The Limiñanas are a duo from the south of France consisting of multi-instrumentalist Lionel Limiñana and partner Marie Limiñana on drums & occasional vocals. Emulating Serge Gainsbourg’s trademark spoken-word singing style their groovy cool retro vibe relies heavily on stripped down vintage psychedelia as well as Gainsbourg’s ultra-hip collaborations with Brigitte Bardot (Bonnie & Clyde) from the 1960s. Since the release of their self-titled debut album in 2010 The Limiñanas have issued numerous singles and six full length records, their latest, Shadow People, in 2018. For the most part Shadow People stays true throughout its 10 tracks and 39 minutes to The Limiñanas’ winning formula of Velvet Underground influenced psychedelic sensibility along with ample amounts of reverb, fuzz and the aforementioned chic of cool French pop from the swinging ‘60s. Special guests include former New Order bassist Peter Hook (on the suspiciously New Order-ish sounding track The Gift) as well as Brain Jonestown Massacre veteran Anton Newcombe (he also produced the album) who helps contribute to the record’s mixed bag of French and English songs along with actress Emmanuelle Seigner and French vocalist Bertrand Belin. Highly recommended for anyone with a taste for vintage as well as fans of the Jesus And Mary Chain, Brian Jonestown Massacre and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club.
Rating: 8.5/10