Bliss (Vanessa Paradis album)

Bliss is a 2000 French pop album by singer Vanessa Paradis. It is her fourth studio album and contains the single "Commando".

Bliss
Studio album by
Vanessa Paradis
ReleasedOctober 21, 2000
GenrePop
LabelUniversal Records, Barclay
ProducerVanessa Paradis, Matthieu Chedid
Vanessa Paradis chronology
Live
(1994)		 Bliss
(2000)		 Au Zénith
(2001)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]

Background and critical reception

The album proved to be one of her least successful efforts, with none of the singles reaching the No. 1 spot in France as anticipated. However, it is notable because American actor Johnny Depp performed on some of the tracks. It also marks the recording debut of Lily Rose Depp, Johnny and Vanessa's daughter, as she is featured on one track.

Despite a weak chart run, Bliss spawned a few minor hit singles. The primary one was "Pourtant", which is often regarded as Paradis' most poetic work. Singles "Commando" and "Que fait la vie" were the other single releases off this album.

Fans also note Bliss for its extensive artwork, all of which was hand-painted by Vanessa Paradis and Johnny Depp, with use of watercolors. The lyrics are included with the booklet.

The album topped the French album charts and remained on the charts for 49 weeks [2]

Track listing
  1. "L' Eau et le Vin" (Alain Bashung, Didier Golemanas, Richard Mortier) 4:36
  2. "Commando" (Golemanas, Franck Langolff) 3:41
  3. "When I Say" (Matthieu Chedid, Paradis) 4:00
  4. "Pourtant" (Chedid, Franck Monnet) 3:37
  5. "Que fait la vie?" (Golemanas, Paradis) 4:19
  6. "Les Acrobates" (Monnet, Paradis) 3:42
  7. "La La La Song" (Gerry DeVeaux, Paradis) 4:25
  8. "L'Air du temps" (Chedid, Paradis) 4:17
  9. "St. Germain" (Johnny Depp, Paradis) 2:36
  10. "Dans mon café" (Golemanas, Langolff) 4:31
  11. "Firmaman" (Paradis) 4:40
  12. "La Ballade de Lily Rose" (Paradis) 2:31
  13. "Bliss" (Depp, Paradis) 4:17

Personnel
  • Eric Bobo - percussion
  • Matthieu Chédid - guitar, Mini Moog, shaker
  • Pierre-Alain Dahan - drums
  • Jon "JD" Dickson - French horn
  • Mark Goldenberg - guitar
  • Henry Hirsh - bass, Wurlitzer
  • Rob Klonel - drums
  • Nick Lane - trombone
  • Norman Langolff - bass, Farfisa organ
  • Vanessa Paradis - vocals
  • Craig Ross - drums, guitar
  • Vincent Segal - cello
  • Benmont Tench - keyboards
  • Pete Thomas - drums, percussion
  • Lee Thornburg - trumpet
  • Bruce Witkin - bass, double bass, guitar
  • David Woodford - saxophone

Charts

Album
Chart (2000) Peak
Position
Belgian (Wallonia) Album Chart 18
French Album Chart 1
Swiss Album Chart 31

Singles
Year Single Chart Peak Position
2000 "Commando" French Singles Chart 43

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
France (SNEP)[3] 2× Gold 200,000*

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone

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References
  1. Allmusic review
  2. Lescharts.com
  3. "French album certifications – Vanessa Paradis – Bliss" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique.
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