Stephane Milochevitch - La Bonne Aventure (2023) HI-Res

Since the release of his mesmerizing album "Le Tunnel Vegetal" in 2018, Stephane Milochevitch, also known as Thousand, has been injecting inspiration into our daily lives and dreams. His music, marked by pointed yet poetic lyrics, is delivered with a blend of raw sincerity and sharp wit. In fact, these musical pieces stand out as some of the most brilliant and captivating French pop compositions in recent memory. Shortly after, his vibrant yet misleadingly laid-back album called "Au Paradis" surfaced in the distinct landscape of 2020. Its labyrinthine tunes seemed to be caught in a state of half-sleep or semi-wakefulness. One can't help but wonder if there was any other way for them to emerge. The first album released under Stephane Milochevitch's own name, "La Bonne Aventure," maintains this distinctive trajectory. Known for his compelling wordcraft and ambition to break boundaries, Milochevitch successfully shuffles the creative deck, scrubbing away predefined categories and labels. With this release, we find ourselves fully immersed in his creative vision. The stripped-down track titled "Le clou dans le bois de la croix," is more of an invitation than a song. It plays with silence, breath, and resonance, seeming to fade out to make room for the journey ahead. Once again, we are greeted with cryptic yet familiar poetry, nonchalant singing, and an unshakable sense for captivating melodies. Each of Milochevitch's songs is akin to a wave, with the waves forming contrasting territories. In these lands, the musician boldly discards the traditional constraints of French song. He morphs into a myriad of characters, spinning an intimate tale that invites listeners to lose and find themselves, often surprising their own reflection. The unknown, the forbidden, the unseen, and the unspeakable-all these elements become part of the narrative journey.