À la vie, à la mort !
Johnny Hallyday · 2002
96 min · 23 tracks · psychedelic rock · R&B · rock & roll
A potent blend of rock and soulful balladry, reflecting both personal introspection and universal themes.
Why this album works
This album marked a significant moment in French music, debuting at No. 1 on the French Albums Chart and highlighting Hallyday's enduring popularity. It showcased his unique style that influenced generations of French artists, blending various genres while still resonating deeply with the French public.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys reflective personal introspection
- Context
- Released in 2002, 'À la vie, à la mort !' is Johnny Hallyday's follow-up to his 2000 album 'Sang pour sang'. At this point in his career, Hallyday was a beloved icon in France, celebrated for his ability to fuse rock with French chanson, further solidifying his legacy as the 'French Elvis'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alain Bashung· Sandra· Serge Gainsbourg· Daniel Balavoine· Stephan Eicher· Mireille Mathieu· Étienne Daho· Michel Polnareff
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Entre nous 4:03
- 2 Dis-le moi 4:28
- 3 Marie Standout 3:56
- 4 Ne reviens pas 4:58
- 5 J’ai rêvé de nous 5:00
- 6 Pense à moi 4:20
- 7 Laisse-moi tomber 4:16
- 8 Face au monde Standout 3:48
- 9 Personne d’autre 4:18
- 10 Une femme 4:33
- 11 Ceux qui parlent aux étoiles 3:32
- 12 Si c’était à refaire 4:48
Disc 2
- 1 L’Instinct 3:36
- 2 Je n’ai jamais pleuré 4:08
- 3 M’arrêter là 3:26
- 4 Trouve-moi des mots 4:10
- 5 Un homme libre 4:05
- 6 Je me souviens 3:39
- 7 Des hommes 5:16
- 8 Chanter n’est pas jouer 4:26
- 9 Elle veut ma vie 3:25
- 10 Arrête le temps 4:00
- 11 Au bord des routes 4:17
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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