Chris

Identity and desire take centre stage on Chris, with Christine and the Queens setting direct, physical songwriting against tightly clipped funk rhythms. Released in both English and French, the album treats language as another part of the performance rather than simply translating one fixed version.

“Girlfriend,” featuring Dâm-Funk, makes its case through bass, breath and movement. “Doesn't Matter” and “The Walker” bring more unease into that polished sound. The record's precise production leaves room for a voice that can sound defiant in one phrase and vulnerable in the next.