French Touch

Released in 2017, French Touch marks a significant moment in Carla Bruni's career as her first full-length English-language covers project. Produced by the legendary David Foster, the album bridges the gap between Bruni's established French chanson roots and the Great American Songbook tradition. While her previous work was defined by original compositions in French, this record applies her signature 'whisper-vocal' technique to a diverse range of hits, including 'Enjoy the Silence', 'Highway to Hell', and 'The Winner Takes It All'. The recording is characterized by high-fidelity analog warmth and a dry, intimate mix that places Bruni's breathy delivery at the absolute forefront. Critically, the album was noted for its bold choices in repertoire, successfully translating rock and synth-pop staples into a cohesive, lounge-inflected soft rock and traditional pop framework. It stands as a sophisticated, cross-cultural exercise in stylistic reinterpretation.