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Released 17 years ago this June

3

Nouvelle Vague · 2009

58 min · 16 tracks · new wave · bossa nova · lounge music

A breezy collection of bossa nova-inflected covers that transform punk and new wave classics into lounge-ready gems.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • breezy background listening experience
  • mid-tempo relaxed vibes
  • playful reinterpretations of classics

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 16, 2009, '3' is Nouvelle Vague's third studio album, coming after their successful sophomore effort, 'Bande à Part' (2006). By this time, the band had solidified their unique niche in the music landscape, blending bossa nova with classic punk and new wave tracks, showcasing their continued evolution as a creative force in the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Supla· Stéphane Pompougnac· Hooverphonic

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Master & Servant 3:19
  • 2 Blister in the Sun 3:11
  • 3 Road to Nowhere 3:11
  • 4 All My Colours 3:57
  • 5 The American 3:43
  • 6 Heaven 4:08
  • 7 Parade 4:03
  • 8 Metal 3:46
  • 9 Ça plane pour moi 3:22
  • 10 Our Lips Are Sealed 3:29
  • 11 God Save the Queen 2:45
  • 12 Say Hello Wave Goodbye 5:00
  • 13 So Lonely 3:50
  • 14 Not Knowing 3:04
  • 15 Get a Grip 3:47
  • 16 Such a Shame 3:55

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