Since completing 1990’s ‘13th’, Michel Petrucciani fulfilled their contract with Capitol Records and where under no obligation to release another album. sixteen years ago, Michel Petrucciani briefly lived up to their terrific name, with an insanely addictive hit single called “Chimes”. Michel Plays Petrucciani carries a very emotional theme throughout the album. Michel Plays Petrucciani is the best essence of Michel Petrucciani.
Best song on the album, love it. Colors is a nice, innocuous song, and much better than anything Michel Petrucciani released so far. Days of wine and Roses is one of the coolest songs Michel Petrucciani has ever recorded. After you’ve listened to Flamingo, most everything else can’t hold up and is second rate. Guadeloupe defines beauty, yet is as unforgiving as an astringent stone. As always, Michel Petrucciani’s lyrics are worth listening to again and again. Lyrics of It s A Dance are precise and evocative. From the sound of it, I believe the song can be a big radio hit. La Champagne - arguably the best track on Michel Plays Petrucciani album. Little Peace In C For U is a song to enjoy for years to come. Love Letter presents the exquisite mix of instruments on Michel Plays Petrucciani. There is gorgeous mix of music in Lullaby. This song stands out greatly from the others. ONanaOye is a bit different from Michel Petrucciani stereotypical stuff. One For Us is sonically very melodic with nice haunting verses. One Night At Ken And Jessica s is a romantic if not formulaic ditty. OurTune is possibly the most mysterious and inexplicable track Michel Petrucciani ever produced. Petite Louise (5:26) Not one of my favorites, but for a lot of people this is one of their best songs. Awesome song is really all that you can say about it. SheDidAgain on Michel Plays Petrucciani is solid and easy to listen to. This track is a killer, it just grabs you instantly. So What sets the tone for the entire album. Strong, powerful vocals of Michel Petrucciani in brazilian suite are very impressive. in a sentimental mood one of the best in my collection. Simple and heartfelt closing track live in umbria jazz 93 closes Michel Plays Petrucciani on a high note. memories of paris is pretty funky and mellow. satin doll - live is astounding. This song has very few things relative to that of it’s predecessor. Michel Petrucciani rocks harder than ever with training.
Michel Plays Petrucciani CD


