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Title: Cassius - Au Rve
Review: The disco aesthetic has always been a part of the French house scene, and it certainly played a part in Cassius' first album, 1999. On their new album, Au Reve, however, disco seems to have taken over entirely -- and not necessarily in a good way. Ghostface Killah from the Wu-Tang Clan puts in an appearance, and while is flow is fine, the final product sounds like a hip-house project from the late 80s, when such a thing was new. Now, however, it just sounds tired. "Telephone Love" shows a little inventiveness, but not even the might Jocelyn Brown can save "I'm A Woman, " which becomes generic diva house. "20 Years (How Do You See Me Now)" isn't completely realized, while "Au Reve" don't really go anywhere. I was really hoping for more, especially since Cassius is of Motorbass -- now there's something to dream about.
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