Released 9 years ago this October
À peu près
Pomme · 2017
39 min · 13 tracks · traditional folk music
A tender blend of introspective lyrics and delicate melodies woven through folk-pop and traditional French chanson.
Top tracks — play these first
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À peu près — The title track encapsulates Pomme's lyrical prowess with its exploration of uncertainty in love, set against a hauntingly beautiful melody that lingers long after it ends.
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La Gare — This song uses vivid imagery of a train station as a metaphor for longing and transition, revealing Pomme’s skill in crafting poignant narratives within simple frameworks.
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Adieu mon homme — With its raw emotional weight, this track showcases Pomme's vocal range and vulnerability, making it a standout moment that speaks to themes of heartbreak and farewell.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's intimate melodies and personal lyrics create a cohesive listening experience, though it remains somewhat conventional in its approach.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of soft acoustic instrumentation, primarily guitar and piano, creating an intimate atmosphere.
- Most tracks are structured around simple verse-chorus forms, with lyrics that reflect personal and introspective themes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady contemplative listening sessions
- delicate emotional reflections
- consistent mid-tempo flow
- introspective background ambiance
Where this album fits
- Career context
- À peu près is Pomme's debut album, released in October 2017 when she was just starting to carve her niche in the French music scene. Following a series of well-received singles, this album marked her first major statement, showcasing her unique voice and lyrical depth that would soon gain her widespread recognition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Angèle· Clara Luciani· Vianney
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 À peu près 3:26
- 2 Même robe qu’hier 2:46
- 3 Ce garçon est une ville 2:33
- 4 Comme si j’y croyais 3:15
- 5 La Gare 3:35
- 6 Adieu mon homme 3:18
- 7 La Lavande 4:19
- 8 De là‐haut 2:43
- 9 A Lonely One 3:25
- 10 Pauline 2:40
- 11 Ceux qui rêvent 1:58
- 12 On brûlera 3:27
- 13 De quoi te plaire 2:20
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