Bob Sinclar
, just slightly more of a self-publicist than
Thomas Bangalter
(the
Daft Punk
mainman and co-producer of
Sinclar
's
"Gym Tonic"
hit), seemed completely resistant to changing any of the longstanding cliches of
filter-disco
and the '70s nostalgia movement for his second LP,
Champs Elysees
. Ably summoning the spirit of the age of
Cerrone
and
Charlie's Angels
,
proved himself a solid producer despite the lack of freshness, adding in plenty of swooping strings, nickel-bag guitars, and soft-toned keyboards.
"Got to Be Free"
"Darlin'"
(featuring ex-
D-Train
vocalist
James "D-Train" Williams
) are a pair of
disco
-mover productions that wouldn't sound out of place on classic American
R&B
radio, and
has plenty of fun throughout the LP. ~ John Bush