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Released 30 years ago

Acoustiques

Les Rita Mitsouko · 1996

63 min · 13 tracks · new wave

A vibrant tapestry of acoustic textures woven with playful melodies and introspective lyrics that captures the essence of French new wave.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo acoustic flow
  • playful melodies for sing-alongs
  • introspective moments for reflection
  • vibrant textures in headphones
  • for leisurely afternoons

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer short, standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1996, 'Acoustiques' marked a significant phase for Les Rita Mitsouko as it was their first album after a long hiatus following the commercial success of their previous work. The duo continued to explore new musical territories while maintaining their eclectic style, showcasing their evolution in sound and lyricism.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Nuit d'ivresse 3:31
  • 2 Andy 6:15
  • 3 Stupid Anyway 4:34
  • 4 Marcia baila 6:12
  • 5 Ailleurs 4:00
  • 6 Les Histoires d'a. 4:01
  • 7 Les Consonnes 5:05
  • 8 Les Amants 5:33
  • 9 Riche 4:40
  • 10 Y'a d'la haine 4:42
  • 11 Chères petites 5:05
  • 12 La Taille du bambou 4:04
  • 13 C'est comme ça 5:26

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