Apaga la luz Jerusalem is a captivating album by the legendary French-Armenian singer Charles Aznavour. The album features ten tracks that showcase Aznavour's signature style of blending French chanson with Middle Eastern and Mediterranean sounds.
The album opens with the title track, "Apaga la luz Jerusalem," a hauntingly beautiful song that sets the tone for the rest of the album. Aznavour's voice is soulful and emotive, as he sings about the city of Jerusalem and the sorrow and hope that it represents.
Other standout tracks on the album include "La Bohème," a classic Aznavour song about the joys and pains of youth, and "Le Temps," a reflective ballad that speaks to the passing of time and the importance of living in the present moment.
Throughout the album, Aznavour's lyrics are poetic and deeply moving, and his voice is as powerful and evocative as ever. The instrumentation is also top-notch, with a mix of acoustic and electric guitars, percussion, and strings creating a rich and dynamic sound.