Tahiti 80 Here With You CD

2022 release. In March 2020, Tahiti 80 had a plan to start recording an album in the studio. That plan got derailed by the Covid-19 pandemic. But the five-piece group was resilient and resourceful. They quickly shifted to a plan B that included file swapping and virtual sessions, all refereed by producer Julien Vignon. The result is 'Here With You', a collection of eleven upbeat songs that unfold like a prescription for a post-pandemic panacea. What's remarkable is that though the band displays a clear affection for sounds of the past, from bubble gum to '70s soul, they never trade in mere pastiche. Their take is more a slightly warped and playful carnival mirror mash-up of classic pop styles, given depth through hang-gliding, emotive vocals and lyrics that often rub against the euphoric grain of the music.

1. Lost in the Sound 2. Vintage Creem 3. Telling Myself 4. Hot 5. Breakfast in la 6. Cameo 7. Ufo 8. Riddles ; Rhymes 9. Zoo 10. Wicked Wicked 11. Let's Get Started