Lizzy Mercier Descloux is the third album of French singer Lizzy Mercier Descloux, which was released on ZE Records in 1984 and recorded at the Satbel Studio, Johannesburg, South Africa. Its sound was inspired by African folk music mixed with 80's French pop. An alternate version of the album was entitled "Mais où Sont Passées les Gazelles" ("But Where Have The Gazelles Gone?"; "Mais où Sont Passées les Gazelles" is also the title of the third track off of the album, released as a single in 1984)."Mais où Sont Passées les Gazelles" at Allmusic
Reception
After "Mais où Sont Passées les Gazelles" became a hit single in France, Mercier Descloux' music received some public attention. Zulu Rock was highly acclaimed by press and audience; some critics even proclaimed it "album of the year".Lizzy Mercier Descloux biography – Allmusic.comLiner notes
Zulu Rock A new version of the album, retitled Zulu Rock, was released in 2006. It contains English recordings of most of the songs, digitally remastered from analogue master tapes. The original French versions of these songs are included as bonus tracks.
Track listing All songs written by Lizzy Mercier Descloux unless otherwise noted.
Personnel
Sound
The album was produced by Adam Kidron and Michel Esteban. Zulu Rock, the new version of the album released in 2006, was digitally remastered by Charlus de la Salle at South Factory Studio.
Musicians
South Africa
It was recorded in 1983 at Satbel Studio, Johannesburg, South Africa with the engineer Phil Audoire and the following musicians: Sammy Kiaas – guitar Richard "Bugzie" Hadebe – guitar David Mabaso – bass Desmond Malotana – organ Domesani – organ Hayward (Maichala) Mahlangu – percussion Fats Mlangeni – drums Allian David – accordion Javas Magubane – saxophone Thomas Phale – saxophone The Tiyimeleni Youngs Sisters – backing vocals The Roadworkers – backing vocals Peter Mottico – whistle, backing vocals John Galanakis – music co-ordinator
London
Additional music for the album was recorded and mixed in 1984 at Berry Street Studio, London, with the following musicians: Steve Sidwell – trumpet David Snell – harp Henry Krein – accordion on "Les Dents de L'Amour", "Momo in My Mind" and "Wakwazulu Kwezizulu Rock" Ross McFarlane – "Les Dents de L'Amour" Ross Me Kein – backing vocals Cassia Kidron – backing vocals
Design
All designs for the cover, booklet, and photos were made by Michel Esteban.
References
External links ZE Records Official Website Liner Notes Album All Music Guide Review by Ned Raggett Dusted Magazine Review, by Mark Griffey ArtistDirect Review