13 chansons décadentes et fantasmagoriques
Brigitte Fontaine · 1966
35 min · 17 tracks · chanson
A surreal blend of theatrical vocals and whimsical instrumentation that blurs the lines between chanson and avant-garde.
Why this album works
'13 chansons décadentes et fantasmagoriques' is significant for its avant-garde approach, which helped to redefine the chanson genre in France. The album's eclectic sound and Fontaine's theatrical delivery garnered attention from critics, establishing her as a key figure in the counterculture scene of the 1960s.
- Career context
- When Brigitte Fontaine released '13 chansons décadentes et fantasmagoriques' in March 1966, she was transitioning from her early work into a more experimental phase. This album followed her debut, showcasing her unique style that would define her career and influence the French chanson movement.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Étienne Daho· Sandra· Vanessa Paradis· Daniel Balavoine· Jeanne Mas· Alain Bashung· Stephan Eicher· Patricia Kaas
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Je suis décadente Standout 2:22
- 2 C’est pas de ma faute 1:07
- 3 Hallucinante aventure 2:15
- 4 Le Mauvais Coton 3:15
- 5 Les dieux sont dingues 1:40
- 6 Dévaste‐moi (L’Éternel féminin) Standout 1:39
- 7 La Côtelette 2:19
- 8 Quand tu n’es pas là 1:43
- 9 On n’est pas des chiens 2:30
- 10 Le Train 1:26
- 11 La vie sur les bras 2:04
- 12 La Vache enragée 1:50
- 13 Le Sac 0:33
- 14 La Grippe 2:22
- 15 On est là pour ça 2:52
- 16 Maman j’ai peur Standout 2:51
- 17 Fleur de pavot 2:08
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