cédric pin joined piano magic in time for the 2005 album "disaffected" with a melodic, nearly "pop" sound, featuring more guest vocal contributions from john grant of the czars and angèle david-guillou of klima. it appeared to confirm a return to their 'exile' status, gaining significant attention abroad (including, for example, a full feature in the french daily "liberation") but with no coverage in any uk broadsheet or music magazine.