Absynthe (album)

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Absynthe
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Studio album by
ReleasedJune 2003 (2003-06)
Recorded2003
Genre Jazz/World
Length49:07
Label MGM
Monsieur Camembert chronology
Live on Stage
(2001)
Absynthe
(2003)
Monsieur Camembert
(2005)

Absynthe is the third album from Australian Gypsy fusion band Monsieur Camembert. Released in June 2003, it won the 2003 ARIA Award for Best World Music Album.

Track listing

  1. "Caravan" (Ellington/Mills/Tizol) – 5:28
  2. "Adon Olam" (trad.) – 4:38
  3. "Kiss Of Fire" (Allen/Hill) – 5:43
  4. "Hungarian Dance #5" (J. Brahms) – 2:59
  5. "Can I Have You, Please" (Erin Devenish) – 4:13
  6. "Michto Pelo" (B. Ferre) – 5:51
  7. "Full Tschel" (trad.) – 2:44
  8. "Caminos Crusados" (E. Lecuona) – 5:24
  9. "A Good Time Was Had By All" (Franklin) – 4:59
  10. "Dance Me To The End Of Love" (L. Cohen) – 7:07



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