Marina Celeste

The dark basement provided an ideal setting for the Nouvelle Vague vocalist to unveil her new album. Backed by an excellent guitarist and, at times, synthetic backing tapes, the new songs were a mix of dreamy Gallic pop, breezy jazz numbers and Pet Shop Boys influenced electro. Very much the classic French sex kitten, her breathy voice sang of love, aging and feminism – on a jaunty rock n roll number. The expected covers were delivered with finesse, especially a prowling ‘Guns Of Brixton’ and playful ‘Love Cats’, while the subtle acoustic numbers even silenced those who’d just come for a chat.

Latest Music Bar, 9 November 2012
Rating:
Steve Clements