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Released 60 years ago

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical storytelling with theatrical flair
  • quirky bursts of playful energy
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment
  • surreal moments that provoke thought
  • wave-like pacing keeps engagement

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, predictable structures
  • seek lengthy, immersive experiences

Where this album fits

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
Barbara· Françoise Hardy· Juliette Gréco

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Je suis décadente 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) 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 2:51
  • 17 Fleur de pavot 2:08

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