This eponymous album is the reflection of Carla Bruni herself, a wholehearted embrace. The sensitive music bears witness to a unique temperament and avoids ostentation, with a desire for calm simplicity. Multi-instrumentalist/producer Albin de la Simone gave her new songs the most delicate treatment on their first collaboration. The manifesto, "Carpe Diem," reflects the present moment. What's so disarming about Bruni's songs is the intimacy and simplicity, in spirit of freedom, friendship, love.