

From the very first notes, Valence evokes a prism of colors, adorned with flowers and poetic rosaries. The indie-pop project of Quebec City native Vincent Dufour serves as an outlet for his passions; when Valence arrives, he gets to the heart of the matter. La nuit s’achève (The Night Ends) possesses the feel of a concept album without actually being one. Far from being burdened by narrative considerations, Valence offers a comprehensive work through which he demonstrates his maturity as a singer-songwriter, now capable of harnessing the full power of music.

