William Sheller - Master Serie

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Review by Beate Brandl

Master Serie by William Sheller: A French Pop-Rock Gem That Still Rocks (Kinda) Let’s get one thing straight—1991 wasn’t exactly the year of groundbreaking musical innovation. Grunge was taking over America, boy bands were prepping their hair gel for the '90s invasion, and France? Well, France had Master Serie by William Sheller. This album is like a croissant stuffed with unexpected flavors—sweet, savory, and sometimes just plain weird—but it works more often than you’d think. First off, let’s talk genres and styles because this thing is all over the map. Pop? Check. Rock? Yep. French chanson? Absolutely. Soundtracks? Sure, why not. Western European Traditions? Okay, now we’re getting fancy. But honestly, that mishmash is part of its charm. It’s like Sheller couldn’t decide what kind of musician he wanted to be, so he became five at once. And while that could’ve been a chaotic mess, it’s actually… kind of delightful? Now onto the tracks. With 41 songs on this beast, I’m not gonna pretend I listened to every single one (who has time for that?), but two stood out enough to make me go, “Huh, okay, this guy’s got something.” Track 1: Dans Un Vieux Rock'n'Roll This tune hits you right off the bat with its rollicking piano riff and lyrics about nostalgia wrapped in rock ‘n’ roll swagger. It’s catchy as hell, even if your French is rusty or nonexistent. The melody feels timeless, like something you’d hear in a smoky Parisian café where everyone’s wearing berets and pretending they’re in an old Godard film. What makes it stick? Maybe it’s how unapologetically retro it feels without being cheesy. Or maybe it’s just fun to say “vieux rock’n’roll” repeatedly. Either way, it’s a bop. Track 2: Oh, J’Cours Tout Seul If Dans Un Vieux Rock'n'Roll is the life of the party, then Oh, J’Cours Tout Seul is the moody poet sulking in the corner. This track leans into Sheller’s knack for introspective lyricism, blending melancholy melodies with raw emotion. There’s a certain ache in his voice here that feels universal—even if you don’t understand every word, you can tell he’s singing about running away from something big. Spoiler alert: it might be himself. By the end, you’ll find yourself humming along despite yourself, wondering if you should grab a cigarette and stare wistfully out a window too. --- So yeah, Master Serie is sprawling, ambitious, and occasionally messy—but isn’t that what makes it interesting? Listening to it feels like flipping through someone’s diary, except instead of embarrassing secrets, you get snippets of love, longing, and existential crises set to music. Plus, props to Sheller for cramming 41 tracks onto one album without losing steam entirely. Here’s the kicker though: after diving deep into this record, I realized it’s less about perfection and more about personality. Sheller doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel; he just gives it a fresh coat of paint and lets it spin wildly across the French countryside. And honestly? That’s kinda beautiful. Final thought: If you ever meet someone who says they’ve memorized all 41 tracks, don’t trust them—they’re probably lying. But hey, maybe they’re worth befriending anyway. After all, anyone willing to dive headfirst into Master Serie clearly has good taste… or questionable judgment. Same difference. (Rating: 8/10 – because no one needs THAT many versions of the same song.)

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Cuir de Russie03:29
Comme Je M'Ennuie de Toi02:45
Rock'n'dollars02:30
J'Suis Pas Bien03:14
Photos Souvenirs3:09
Genève3:48
Excalibur6:36
Fier Et Fou De Vous3:27
Oncle Arthur et Moi02:55
Catherine3:28
La Maison De Mara2:05
Le Carnet A Spirale2:58
Savez-Vous?03:07
Les Filles de l'Aurore03:38
Oh J'Cours Tout Seul03:19
Les Filles De L'Aurore3:37
Une Chanson Qui Te Ressemblerait3:07
Oh, J'Cours Tout Seul3:17
Le Capitaine3:40
Nicolas3:05
Genève03:51
Oh, J'Cours Tout Seul03:19
J'Suis Pas Bien3:12
Relâche05:46
Le Carnet à Spirale02:59
J'suis Pas Bien3:12
Dans Un Vieux Rock'N Roll4:48
Fier et Fou de Vous03:30
Les Filles De L'aurore3:37
Mon Dieu Que J'l'aime4:05
Comme Je M'ennuie De Toi2:43
Le Nouveau Monde4:59
À Franchement Parler4:17
La Navale8:10
Oh, J'cours Tout Seul3:17
Guernesey4:16
Le Carnet À Spirale2:58
Un Archet Sur Mes Veines3:48
Darjeeling3:48
Relâche5:45
Mon Dieu Que J'L'Aime04:08
Le Carnet a Spirale02:58
Maman Est Folle2:36
A Franchement Parler4:17
Cuir De Russie3:26
4103:50
La Maison de Mara02:07
Rosanna Banana3:48
Ailleurs5:57
Dans un Vieux Rock'n Roll04:50
Dans Un Vieux Rock'n Roll4:48
Rock'n'Dollars2:27
Savez-vous ?3:00
Symphoman5:38
Les Orgueilleuses2:17
Simplement4:30
Dans un Vieux Rock'n'roll04:48
Un Endroit Pour Vivre3:46
Oncle Arthur Et Moi2:52

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Catalog Numbers

  • 534 488-2
  • 832 743-2

Labels

  • Polygram, Podis
  • PolyGram, Podis
  • PolyGram
  • Polygram

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Formats

  • CD
  • Compilation

Companies

RoleCompany
Made ByPMDC, France
Manufactured ByMPO
Phonographic Copyright (p)PolyGram Distribution
Copyright (c)PolyGram Distribution
Printed ByKaiser

Credits

RoleCredit
LayoutJean-Paul Théodule
Photography ByGilles Cappé
ProducerBob Boutringain
Written-BySheller
Music BySheller
Liner NotesJoseph Moalic

Notes

  • MADE IN FRANCE BY PMDC
  • Made in France
  • Issued in standard jewel case with black tray including a 4 page insert
  • First edition

Barcodes

  • Barcode: 7 31453 44882 7
  • Matrix / Runout: 534 488-2 00
  • Label Code: LC 7340
  • Price Code: PY 850
  • Barcode (Text): 0 42283 27432 7
  • Matrix / Runout: 832 743_2 00 L7 1B
  • Rights Society: SACEM / SDRM / SACD / SGDL
  • Barcode (Scanned): 042283274327
  • Matrix / Runout: 832743-2 MPO 01 @
  • Rights Society: SACEM/SDRM
  • Price Code: PY 899
  • Barcode (Text): 7 31453 44882 7
  • Barcode (Scanned): 731453448827
  • Rights Society: SACEM SACD SDRM SGDL
  • Matrix / Runout: MADE IN FRANCE BY PMDC 534 488_2 00 L7
  • Mastering SID Code: IFPI L004
  • Mould SID Code: IFPI 0261
  • Matrix / Runout: 832 743-2 01#
  • Matrix / Runout (in place of mould sid code): MADE BY PDO
  • Distribution Code: PY 899
  • SPARS Code: AAD

About William Sheller

French musician and composer, born 9 July 1946.

Real Name

    • William Hand

Name Vars

  • Sheller
  • Sheller William
  • W. Cheller
  • W. Scheller
  • W. Sheller
  • William Scheller

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know that William Sheller’s *Master Serie*, released in 1991, is a treasure trove of French musical artistry? It blends genres like Pop, Rock, and Chanson, offering a unique mix of Western European traditions and French Rock. The album features tracks with poetic titles such as *"Le Carnet À Spirale"* and *"Les Filles De L'Aurore"*, all written and composed by Sheller himself. Fun detail: the album credits include not one but multiple mentions of PolyGram and Podis labels, showing how much care went into its production. And get this—one track, *"Dans Un Vieux Rock'n'roll"*, appears multiple times on the tracklist! It’s almost like they wanted to make sure you didn’t miss it.