Les Très Bien Ensemble

Rougeole [2008]

ER-1133 CD Digipak

Many of us were left mesmerized by the precious melodies and the elegant pop which "Doux-amer" had, LES TRÈS BIEN ENSEMBLE’s debut album from three years ago. After an intense period and recent change in lineup with the incorporation of Charles Gasqué, the second awaited album of the Catalonian band, "Rougeole", has arrived.
"The title, "Rougeole" (“measles” in French) makes reference to something that only time can heal. Time means life and death all at once, something out of human control which inexplicably advances to a particular destiny. "Rougeole" talks about the end of a vital stage, from disappointments to obsessions and desires, from hope to desperation, from excitement to anguish, reliance, nostalgia and indifference.” There is no better way to describe an album which finely depicts the most human and exciting details to talk about the contradiction of existing, always with an upbeat tone and vital hope, characteristics which describe each one of the songs of "Rougeole". An album that Françoise Hardy would adore and Jacques Brel would save a special place on his CD rack for and Serge Gainsbourg would give to Jane Birkin, and THE BYRDS would pack this album to help pass the time in the tour van. The best part is that all of these influences, all classical, sober and inspired, LES TRÈS BIEN ENSEMBLE formed their own plan, within the same distance from the past as the present, but above all, full of personality. There is a reason that time is the protagonist of this fantastic second album, "Rougeole".

Doux-amer [2005]

ER-1117 CD Digipak

Debut album by LES TRÈS BIEN ENSEMBLE, a francophile, francophone, Barcelona-based band who make good taste and elegance taken from their French pop models a reason for their existence. They share their passion for the elegance and seduction of the best French pop, from Michel Polnareff to Katerine, and of course of the unbeatable Serge Gainsbourg and his cast of fragile and/or perverse female partenaires (France Gall, Jane Birkin, Brigitte Bardot). As if she were one of the muses idolized by her hero Serge Gainsbourg, Suzette knows how to sing and perform sounding sexy, or childish, or both things at the same time. The album's sound is obviously rooted in the 60's classic recordings, with exuberant orchestral arrangements which seem as if they had been commissioned to a soundtrack arranger from those golden years. In fact, on the recording they have used analogic material, valve equipment and a lot of pacience in order to recreate this classic sound and transport it forward to our time, bearing a new contemporariness.

Chanson d´amour [2001]

ER-236 Single 7" [sold out]

Second single by this band from Barcelona that sings in French. There's a cover version of Brigitte Bardot's 'Ça pourrait changer' plus three brand new originals, in which it's revealed that LTBE not only adores Gainsbourg and the best sixties French pop: they also have a penchant for bossa-nova in its most evocative shape; just listen to 'Oh les beaux jours' and you'll know what we're talking about.

Chanson d´amour [2001]

ER-337 CD-Single [sold out]

Second single by this band from Barcelona that sings in French. There's a cover version of Brigitte Bardot's 'Ça pourrait changer' plus three brand new originals, in which it's revealed that LTBE not only adores Gainsbourg and the best sixties French pop: they also have a penchant for bossa-nova in its most evocative shape; just listen to 'Oh les beaux jours' and you'll know what we're talking about.

Je veux être un symbol sexuel [1999]

ER-209 Single 7" [sold out]

All-stars Catalonian band -their members also play in other bands like LOS FRESONES REBELDES and LOS SOBERANOS- which pay tribute to sixties French pop. The single includes cover versions of Serge Gainsbourg, popularized by France Gall and Françoise Hardy, and also two original songs which leaves a taste of Ricard and nouvelle vague movies. Très chic, très bon. Also available in cd-single, but the vinyl version is limited, so... achétez-le!!!

Je veux être un symbol sexuel [1999]

ER-321 CD-Single [sold out]

All-stars Catalonian band paying tribute to sixties French pop. Cover versions of Gainsbourg plus new, original songs. Also available in seven inch coloured single.

Modapop [2003]

ER-1094 CD Digipak

Here is a new Elefant compilation: 25 songs including songs taken from our newest releases, juicy advances from forthcoming records that will cause a commotion during the following months (CAMERA OBSCURA, LE MANS, LA CASA AZUL), and, of course, more than one unreleased treat for collectors and pop lovers in general (Ana D, ENTRE RÍOS, NOSOTRÄSH, COOPER, METRO, LES TRÈS BIEN ENSEMBLE and NIZA). From acoustic pop to naïve electronics, from sixties beats to avant-garde experiments; an exciting combination of very well-known names.

Elefant Dosmiluno [2001]

ER-1083 CD Digipak [sold out]

Here we find again some Elefant all-time favourites, plus a document on how our recent sign-ups have growned up since last year's "Verano del 99". Besides, we were honoured with the inclusion in our big family of some of the finest, classic names in the history of Spanish pop music, such as VAINCA DOBLE or Carlos Berlanga. The complete tracklist goes as follows: LA CASA AZUL, COOPER, ME ENVENENO DE AZULES, NIZA, VAINICA DOBLE, CIELO, NOSOTRÄSH, CARLOS BERLANGA, LES TRÈS BIEN ENSEMBLE, GASCA, THE PANCAKES, VACACIONES, LA MONJA ENANA (unreleased track) , JUNIPER MOON, CECILIA ANN, LA PEQUEÑA SUIZA, Ana D+ Ibon Errazkin (live from Los Angeles!), UNION WIRELESS, THE PRIBATA IDAHO, BEEF, Ibon Errazkin and AUTOMATICS.

Elefantdiez (1989-1999) [1999]

ER-001DL CD [sold out]

The most recent Elefant sample included in a Spanish mag came with Rock de Lux magazine on late 1999; to celebrate Elefant's tenth anniversary we prepaired a compilation called "Elefantdiez", a selection of our label's best moments, a mixture of classics and new names

Verano del 99 [1999]

ER-1062 CD [sold out]

The soundtrack for the film of our dreams: sun, love, fantasy and backing music from LA PEQUEÑA SUIZA, ME ENVENENO DE AZULES, LES TRES BIEN ENSEMBLE, LE MANS, NIZA, LA MONJA ENANA, GASCA, ANTI, PATRULLERO MANCUSO, VACACIONES, JUNIPER MOON, BEEF, CECILIA ANN, AUTOMATICS, JACKSON, SPRING and HD SUBSTANCE. An exciting combination of classic names and new bands.