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13

Indochine · 2017

77 min · 13 tracks · new wave

A rich tapestry of atmospheric synths and anthemic rock, echoing themes of nostalgia and social consciousness.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • atmospheric background focus

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and relevance in their later career, achieving chart success.
Themes
futuristic visions· gender equality activism
Career context
Released on September 8, 2017, '13' marks Indochine's thirteenth studio album, coming after their successful 2013 album 'Black City Parade'. The band was at a celebrated point in their career, following a resurgence in popularity and critical acclaim in the early 2010s.
Stylistic neighbors
Depeche Mode· The Cure· Duran Duran
If this clicks, go next to
Babel Babel — Continues the atmospheric and thematic depth found in 13 with fresh explorations.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Hurry Up, We're Dreaming by M83 — Shares a lush synth-driven soundscape with themes of nostalgia and youthful dreams.
Battle Born by The Killers — Combines anthemic rock with introspective lyrics addressing personal and social issues.
Every Open Eye by Chvrches — Features atmospheric synths and explores themes of empowerment and emotional resilience.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "Black Sky".

  • 1 Black Sky Start here 6:27
  • 2 2033 4:07
  • 3 Station 13 6:19
  • 4 Henry Darger 5:29
  • 5 La vie est belle 5:28
  • 6 Kimono dans l'ambulance 5:52
  • 7 Karma Girls 6:33
  • 8 Suffragettes BB 5:56
  • 9 Un été français 5:26
  • 10 Tomboy 1 6:15
  • 11 Song for a dream 5:33
  • 12 Cartagène 6:33
  • 13 Gloria 7:09

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