Angèle’s Instinct pairs pop songwriting with adventurous electronic collaborators
Belgian singer Angèle’s third album, *Instinct*, pairs her pop songwriting with contributions from Justice, Soulwax and Caroline Polachek. The review says its abrupt shifts and daring electronic production could help introduce her to British listeners, where Francophone pop has had less success than music from some other countries.
The album includes more English lyrics than her previous record, but the review does not see it as a straightforward bid for international success. Tracks such as “What You Want”, “Trop” and “Love Triangle” feature high-profile collaborators, while “On Verra” and “Je Compte” change direction unexpectedly. The results are described as adventurous at times, but also occasionally generic.
- Angèle pairs pop with bold electronic production.
- Justice, Soulwax and Caroline Polachek feature on the album.
- The review finds daring moments alongside generic ones.
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Angèle is a Belgian singer and songwriter who writes pop music in French and English. French-language pop has found a smaller audience in Britain than music from some other countries, so reaching British listeners can be difficult for artists who sing mainly in French.
Her album brings her songwriting together with electronic music producers and artists, including the French duo Justice, the Belgian group Soulwax and the American singer Caroline Polachek. Their contributions connect her pop songs with electronic music, a broad style built around synthesised sounds and beats.
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Originally published by The Guardian as “Angèle: Instinct review – Belgium’s biggest star is determined to do pop differently”.