LateNightTales
Nouvelle Vague · 2007
77 min · 21 tracks · new wave
A playful blend of bossa nova and new wave that reinterprets classic tracks with a laid-back, lounge ambiance.
Top tracks — play these first
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(What I Like Most About You Is Your) Girlfriend — This opening track sets the tone with its upbeat rhythm and clever reinterpretation, highlighting the band’s knack for playful arrangements.
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Come On Eileen — The band's lounge version transforms this classic into a sultry rendition, showcasing their ability to merge nostalgia with contemporary flair.
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And I Love Him — This cover reimagines the iconic Beatles song with a smooth bossa nova twist, emphasizing emotional depth through subdued instrumentation.
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You’re My Thrill — The delicate arrangement captures an intimate atmosphere, illustrating how Nouvelle Vague can evoke romance through minimalistic production.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends bossa nova with new wave covers, creating a unique yet familiar sound.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent bossa nova rhythm across many tracks, creating a laid-back atmosphere.
- Several tracks reinterpret classic new wave songs with female vocals, often accompanied by soft guitar and light percussion.
- The last three tracks gradually decrease in tempo, allowing the album to wind down gently.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dreamy soundscapes for relaxation
- for late-night unwinding
- whimsical reinterpretations with charm
- gentle grooves for casual listening
- nostalgic vibes with playful twists
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer straightforward, fast-paced music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2007, Nouvelle Vague was at a transitional phase, having gained international recognition for their unique covers of new wave songs. 'LateNightTales' followed their successful albums 'Nouvelle Vague' (2004) and 'Bande à Part' (2006), showcasing their ability to remix and reinterpret familiar tunes while further establishing their distinctive sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Thievery Corporation· Air· Gotan Project
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 (What I Like Most About You Is Your) Girlfriend 3:53
- 2 Come On Eileen 2:59
- 3 Baby 3:32
- 4 Unless 4:28
- 5 San Francisco Is a Lonely Town 3:26
- 6 Movement of Fear 3:45
- 7 Chaos 3:15
- 8 Urban Serenade 3:57
- 9 And I Love Him 2:28
- 10 The Vespertine Park 5:09
- 11 A Fire in the Forest 3:42
- 12 Civilization 3:31
- 13 You’re My Thrill 3:20
- 14 By the Time I Get to Phoenix 2:38
- 15 Le Poisson des mers du sud 4:07
- 16 The Last Trick 5:10
- 17 Nicole 3:59
- 18 Phoenix 4:59
- 19 You and Your Sister 3:14
- 20 Lonely Girl 3:30
- 21 What I Ate 2:19
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