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“We reached the estuary, And braved the sobs, Of the sky and its tempers, We were afraid, we were hot.” The song “Le Bleu de la Mer Noire” opens Sylvie Vartan’s fiftieth studio album and sets the tone. An album made up of fourteen tracks, very cohesive, with powerful lyrics and a discreet, elegant, and unapologetic nostalgia. Personal themes such as returning to childhood, love, and even abandonment are present on this record. According to Sylvie, “Le Bleu de la Mer Noire” is a poetic way of approaching the theme of exile; the image is very powerful. It’s a bit of my story.” Léonard Lasry, Joseph d’Anvers and Clara Luciani then make their entrance as songwriters/composers. All three work with Sylvie for the first time. An album whose unity is remarkable, with high-quality arrangements orchestrated by her friend Philippe Russo. “I think this album is truly one of my best,” Sylvie sums up. “Everything is cohesive and every song suits me.”