Alertez les bébés ! cover

Released 50 years ago

Alertez les bébés !

Jacques Higelin · 1976

46 min · 10 tracks · blues · chanson

A vibrant blend of rock, chanson, and blues that captures a whimsical yet poignant reflection on life.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical storytelling moments
  • reflective late-night vibes
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • varied pacing and textures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1976, 'Alertez les bébés !' was Jacques Higelin's third studio album, following his breakthrough with 'Bicéphale' in 1973. At this stage, Higelin was cementing his reputation as a leading figure in the French music scene, known for his eclectic style and theatrical performances.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Le Minimum 5:31
  • 2 Géant Jones 4:54
  • 3 La Rousse au chocolat 3:42
  • 4 Je veux cette fille 2:48
  • 5 J’suis qu’un grain de poussière 4:04
  • 6 Aujourd’hui la crise 4:20
  • 7 Rien 4:43
  • 8 Coup de blues 4:11
  • 9 Alertez les bébés 10:09
  • 10 Demain ça s’ra vachement mieux 1:46

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