Les Déchaînés #[nn]

Two figures sail a russet-lateen-rigged boat across vivid green tropical waters, seabirds wheeling overhead and a lush palm-fringed island shimmering in the distance — Frédéric Pontarolo's artwork for this Sarbacane album captures an irresistible sense of open-horizon adventure. Adapted from Flo Jallier's novel, Les Déchaînés pairs the intimacy of a small vessel with the vast promise of an untamed sea. For anyone drawn to sun-drenched escapism and beautifully observed tropical scenery, this 2017 album is a genuinely appealing addition to the shelf.