Les Rita Mitsouko No Comprendo Rarest
Les Rita Mitsouko came together in the spring of 1979 when guitarist Fred Chichin and singer Catherine Ringer began working on the same theater production. Upon their first meeting, they were inseparable, talking until they realized they should start the band together. Ringer decided to take on lyrical duties, while Chichin became the resident instrumentalist. They debuted later that year, with Ringer on the organ and Chichin on guitar, while everything else was prerecorded. Around this time they also drafted Jean Naplin into the mix, although he was never a member; he contributed songs to most of their albums and became a frequent collaborator.
They realized early that the chemistry they had developed did not translate well to other musicians, thus they decided to keep the group a duo. They performed around Europe, playing several clubs and bars until finally playing under the name les Rita Mitsouko for the first time in November of 1980.They were a very popular live act at the time, and they collaborated with other artists often, most notably with playwright Armando Llamas before his death in 1981. The band signed to Virgin Records in 1982, giving them their first opportunity to release a single. 'Minuit Dansant' was the song, and critics immediately branded the band minimalists. The B-side of the record, 'Don't Forget the Nite,' became a surprise radio hit and was re-released as the A-side soon after.
They moved to Cologne and began recording their eponymous debut album, and by the end of 1984 the album was out and 'La Jalousie' and 'Marcia Baila' became big hits in Europe. Ensuing tours with the Smiths and Kid Creole revealed their growing popularity, and by 1986 they were ready to record their second album. Filmmaker Jean-Luc Goddard filmed the process, resulting in the oddball documentary Soigne Ta Droite, which is of interest chiefly because of the unreleased material that appears on the soundtrack. Producer Tony Visconti was brought in, and the recording process was moved to England to finish the project. The No Comprendo was finally released at the end of the year to a big reception, making them one of the hottest bands in Europe and winning them many music awards.
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The band moved to New York in early 1987 to hold auditions for a live band. The following tour, which covered most of Europe, was an enormous success and led to the eventual re-launching of La Cigale, an old theater that the band enjoyed. During the tour they also made friends with Sparks, who invited them to collaborate at some point in the future. Musicians like Boy George and Michael Hutchence voiced their interest in working with the group, but these projects failed to go anywhere and the band just moved ahead to the next album. Marc et Robert was the next album, written mostly in the studio, and featuring songs written and performed with Sparks. Another tour followed, leading to the construction of the band's new studio in their home.By 1990, they decided to release a remix album (Re) and perform a month-long engagement at La Cigale.
The performances were so successful that the two agreed to prolong the appearance, staying until January of 1991. It was then that they realized that they wanted to record their albums on-stage at La Cigale, leading to the construction of an elaborate recording setup in the theater. They began work on the album in 1992, eventually releasing Systeme D in November of 1993. More hits appeared, including a duet with Iggy Pop on 'My Love Is Bad.'
Another European tour resulted from the release, and they worked with several other musicians during their trips, including Coba and Richard Galliano. A live album was released next, Acoustiques, which sparked another tour through Eastern Europe. Their records were properly released to America in 1999, and following a quiet period they reappeared in 2000 with the Cool Frenesie album. They released their sixth studio album, La Femme Trombone in 2002 and a live album entitled En Concert avec l'Orchestre Lamoureux in 2004. In 2007, the duo released what would unfortunately be their last album together. After the release of the seventh studio album, Variety, Chichin died from cancer. Ringer continued under her own name and released the live album Chante Les Rita Mitsouko and more a la Cigalle in 2008.
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THE NO COMPRENDO (1986)Credits:Producer - Catherine Ringer,Fred Chichin,Tony ViscontiTracklist:01 Les Histoires D'A (4:04)02 Andy (5:30)03 C'est Comme Ca (4:41)04 Vol De Nuit (4:12)05 Someone To Love (3:04)06 Stupid Anyway (4:45)07 Un Soir Un Chien (5:44)08 Bad Days (5:03)09 Tonite (5:11)10 Nuit D'Ivresse (3:43)11 Andy (English Version) (5:55)Link to download:'I had stumbled upon the vinyl album of 'No Comprendo' back in the day when CDs were barely a blip on the musi-tech monitor ( 1987). Back then, I had just gotten back from visiting France, and I was seriously craving sounds that were simply not a part of the local aural tradition. I had been overdosing on Indochine, and needed something edgier, more raucous, less bubble-gum. Enter Les Rita Mitsouko's 'No Comprendo,' and my life hasn't been the same since. The hard-edged music still holds up, even after the blessed departure of grunge, and Catherine Ringer's voice was as multifaceted then as it is now.
After all this time, 'Les Histoires d'A' is still my favorite on the album because it really showcases her beautifully flexible and emotive voice. Bjork, watch out.' 'Music Fan from France' is right. One of their best albums, if not the best. A huge success in France back in 1986. A mix of Dance, Funk, Punk, Alternative and Latin music. You are a fan of the band and you do not have this album, go get it NOW!
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You do not know Les Rita Mitsouko but like good music, this album might be for you. 'Excellent music - when I first saw the video to C'est Comme Ca I had to have that song - I do think well of that song and the video was superb - especially the dog with the bouncing head on the TV keeping time with the music.
I don't have time to do a review of the video and song but believe me it is worth watching. So it was back in the mid '80's and I got on my bicycle and rode to Speyer to buy the LP at the French military PX! Rita somehow reminds me of the English group 'Transvision Vamp' as the lyrics and engergy of both groups does drive a hard beat and lyrics that truly make ya think out of the box!
Ciao for now - Ric'I love love love this album. I had it on tape when I was a wee teenager and danced around my room singing to 'Andy.' Now I own it on c.d. And it is just as good-and I still dance around to 'Andy.' And, they are still popular in France!
I was there last New Years and I heard Histoire d'A in a bar. I highly recommend this for any French Pop enthusiast-you will not be disappointed.' MARC ET ROBERT (1988)Credits:Featuring - Sparks (tracks: 1, 7, 11),Tony Visconti (tracks: 1 to 3, 6, 7, 9 to 11) /Mixed By - Jesse Johnson (tracks: 6, 7, 11),Tony Visconti /Producer - Tony ViscontiTracklist:01 Hip Kit (4:56) Guitar - Sam Smith/Vocals - Ginger02 Smog (3:03) Guitar - Sam Smith03 Mandolino City (2:12) Guitar - J.B.
Mondino04 Le Petit Train (5:46)05 Perfect Eyes (3:30)06 ongue Dance (4:45) Bass - Gilbert Monin/Drums - Jesse Johnson/Trumpet - Guy Barker07 Singing In The Shower (4:22)08 Petite Fille Princesse (3:33)09 Harpie & Harpo (2:56)10 Ailleurs (3:47)11 Live In Las Vegas (4:18) Guitar - Jesse JohnsonLink to download:'Catherine Ringer and Fred Chichin (who are Les Rita Mitsouko) are the greatest things to come out of France since Louis XIV and the Concorde! This is a wacky album of ear-candy at its sweetest! Sleep research facility stealth raritan valley. Enjoy the groove of 'Hip Kit' with the Sparks! Get in better focus with 'The Perfect Eyes of Science.'
Think 'They Might Be Giants' meets Charles de Gaulle. I highly recommend their entire body of work- why not try the greatest hits album 'Best Ov', while you're at it?
'Les Rita Mitsouko rock the globe. High energy beats and ingenius lyrics. 'Tongue Dance' is out of this world. 'Smog' will have you dancing all night long. Vive la France!!!'
ACUSTIQUES (1996)Tracklist:01 Nuit D'Ivresse (3:22)02 Andy (6:08)03 Stupid Anyway (4:27)04 Marcia Baila (5:58)05 Ailleurs (3:54)06 Les Histoires D'A (3:53)07 Les Consonnes (4:54)08 Les Amants (5:26)09 Riche (4:31)10 Y'A D'La Haine (4:33)11 Cheres Petites (4:57)12 La Tailles Du Bambou (3:45)13 C'est Comme Ca (5:27)Link to dwonload:Product DescriptionThe First Unplugged Album from Rita Mistouko. Including New Versions of their Great Titles plus Three New Songs.
Recorded Live at L'Opus Cafe in Paris in October 1996.' Les Rita Mitsouko may be virtually unknown outside the francophone world, but they have produced some real belters. The sound is rather like a mix Siouxsie meets the Cocteau Twins, this album gives good acoustic renditions of some of their most popular singles. The 'unplugged' versions aren't as remote from the originals as is sometimes the case, this is a good place to start if you don't know Les Rita at all, or if you've heard some of their music in the past - if you've ever lived in France at any tiem during the last fifteen years, you will have heard them unless you had your head in a bucket. And they provided the best gig of the night at the recent Paleo festival.' 'This CD has Rita Mitsouko's greatest hits performed live! She sounds great here.
Iis is great party music'.