CHRISTINE AND THE QUEENS

Redcar Les Adorables Étoiles (Because)

Since the surprise drop of (Je Te Vois Enfin) earlier this year, plus a single with Caroline Polachek and an enthralling cover of George Michael’s Freedom 90, eagerness for the third Christine And The Queens album has only increased. Now back as the enigmatic Redcar, this album demonstrates why the talent and individuality of Héloïse Letissier makes for such invigorating listening. It’s a record that is masterfully theatrical, predominantly – and refreshingly – in Letissier’s native French.

Tu Sais Ce Qu’il Me Faut pulses with power and evokes Siouxsie Sioux, whilst Looking For Love shimmers with a slick 80s synth and drum machine beat effortlessly led by Letissier’s broad vocal range. My Birdman is a sophisticated experiment that illustrates the myriad musical influences on Letissier, on a record that cements Christine and the queens as one of the most distinctive acts of the last decade.

words CHLOË EDWARDS