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À la Belle de Mai

Renaud · 1994

48 min · 12 tracks · chanson

A rich tapestry of French chanson, blending poignant lyrics with a playful yet melancholic soundscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective listening
  • playful yet melancholic storytelling
  • for casual gatherings
  • engaging narratives with thoughtful lyrics

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking fast-paced excitement
  • prefer standalone hit tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on November 18, 1994, 'À la Belle de Mai' marked Renaud's return after a brief hiatus following the commercially less successful album 'Renaud chante Brassens'. At this point in his career, Renaud was grappling with personal challenges and sought to reconnect with his roots, both musically and thematically, drawing inspiration from the working-class neighborhoods of Marseilles.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 La Ballade de Willy Brouillard 5:11
  • 2 À la Belle de Mai 4:42
  • 3 C’est quand qu’on va où ? 3:48
  • 4 Le Sirop de la rue 4:16
  • 5 Devant les lavabos 3:22
  • 6 Cheveu blanc 3:51
  • 7 Le petit chat est mort 4:49
  • 8 Adiós Zapata ! 4:51
  • 9 Son bleu 4:03
  • 10 Mon amoureux 3:49
  • 11 Lolito Lolita 3:28
  • 12 La Médaille 2:28

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