In his latest album My God is Blue, French musician Sebastien Tellier plays with numerous different genres, sounds, languages, and emotions. Tellier’s release won’t be enjoyed by all, but those who do will like it whole-heartedly.

My God is Blue is a spiritual album. Tellier asks the listener to connect with the messages conveyed, instead of listening for the beats and lyrics. Tellier wants the audience to bond with one another on this level, thus encouraging a more linked and honest society. It seems as though Tellier is channeling his inner John Lennon, with his idealistic approach to society’s cohesive capabilities; but hey, why not? We need more artists like Tellier making expertly produced music for his own purposes.

Across 12 tracks, Tellier conveys a different, intense emotion in each; ‘unpredictable’ is perhaps the most appropriate word to describe this album. Drawing on religious influences like the chorus in “Pepito Blue” and the organs playing in the background of “Yes It’s Possible,” Tellier proceeds to blend these elements into the multiple layers of contrasting sounds he so commonly uses. Some fun ‘70s influences come out in “Sedulous” (a personal favourite) and “Cochon Ville” which draws upon some of his older works off the album Sexuality.

Sebastien Tellier makes creative, unique electronica that stands apart from the EDM fad sweeping North America. He stays true to his work, and for that, one can’t help having respect.