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La vita nouva [EP]
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Universal acclaim- based on 80 Ratings

  • Summary: The six-track EP surprise release from the French singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from Caroline Polachek.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    Mar 3, 2020
    100
    Conceptually, ‘La Vita Nuova’ is an astonishing feat – but even better than that, it also oozes an intensity of feeling that punches right in the gut.
  2. Variety
    Mar 3, 2020
    90
    Throughout, the EP is marked by Letissier’s vocal and songwriting cool — even when the tempos are faster and the energy level is high, there’s a certain effortless ease to her singing and the music.
  3. DIY Magazine
    Aug 20, 2020
    90
    Confined to merely six tracks, the ‘La vita nuova’ EP feels like it ends too soon - and that’s entirely symptomatic of how strong the songwriting is. In 2020, Christine is still truly in a league of her own.
  4. Paste Magazine
    Mar 4, 2020
    88
    La vita nuova sounds like a collection of essentials for a soon-to-be prolific artist.
  5. AllMusic
    Aug 11, 2020
    80
    La Vita Nuova is a fine complement to the Chris era.
  6. Clash Music
    Mar 3, 2020
    80
    A rich, rewarding, and extremely direct return, one worth observing on its own terms.
  7. Pitchfork
    Mar 3, 2020
    78
    Her imagistic writing remains spare as ever, making a game of revealing concealed emotion by rendering it in multiple languages.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. Souteucreme
    Mar 5, 2020
    10
    I love all tracks on the EP, specially la vita nouva with Caroline Polachek and disappear in tour hands. Her best work yet.
  2. paulovegajr
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    Christine and the Queens overcame herself again! Brilliant EP, brilliant short movie. She's a unique pop force. I can't wait to see wereChristine and the Queens overcame herself again! Brilliant EP, brilliant short movie. She's a unique pop force. I can't wait to see were she'll take us next!… Expand
  4. drraniel
    May 1, 2020
    10
    Delicious, dancing, drama, clssical, pop, is an album you cant dance an cry i love it
  5. juangalmeidx
    Mar 5, 2020
    9
    completely heartbreaking and full of creative liberty. christine did that again!!!

    faves: people i’ve been sad, nada, la vita nuova.
  6. hannahwashere
    Mar 30, 2023
    9
    Extremely rich for such a short project. Chris is an artist who evolves which each new release and La Vita Nova is no exception. The videoExtremely rich for such a short project. Chris is an artist who evolves which each new release and La Vita Nova is no exception. The video project released alongside the EP displays Chris' willingness to experiment with form and boundaries, this is not simply a music video but a theatric and cinematic project.… Expand
  7. rykketid
    Apr 17, 2020
    9
    It's wild how this, in only 13 mins, shows the talent Christine possesses. I'm a firm believer that art comes in many different forms fromIt's wild how this, in only 13 mins, shows the talent Christine possesses. I'm a firm believer that art comes in many different forms from everywhere and I wouldn't deny, even for a second, that this is purely a work of art. It's shocking to be reminded that art like this is still being made and that it can be appreciated by many. This is a piece of art that shows truth, honesty, and reality in art in the mainstream through expressive dance and communicating with your body. It shocked me because although I've liked what Christine has had to offer in the past, this shows her growth as an artist in a way that's borderline incomprehensible, as it seems to be timeless and infinitely inspiring on a deep, deep personal level.
    This feels like some sort of cultural reset in the form of art.
    Caroline Polachek came to serve.
    i'm beginning to get Bowie vibes from Chris –I say this as a compliment.    … Expand
  8. a_sebastian
    Mar 4, 2020
    1
    Are you kidding me.
    That's the end of the creative road for Christine. Take the title people I've been sad.
    Isn't she already think herself as    Are you kidding me.
    That's the end of the creative road for Christine. Take the title people I've been sad.
    Isn't she already think herself as someone worth talking about? Like someone should care. I think Fame cuts wings of the middle take stars. These are cut.    … Expand

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