Is Alice & June a good place to start with Indochine?

Yes, Alice & June is recommended as a starting point for new Indochine listeners. Ethereal synths and atmospheric rock converge, weaving tales of love and identity in Indochine's signature style. Released on December 19, 2005, 'Alice & June' marked Indochine's eighth studio album, following their commercial resurgence with 'Paradize' in 2002. At this point, the band was solidifying its status in the French music scene after decades of evolution since their debut in 1981. This album reflects a mature sound while continuing to explore themes of sexuality and emotional complexity.

Who is Alice & June for?

Alice & June works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, gradual builds and payoffs and atmospheric background focus.

How many songs are on Alice & June?

Alice & June has 13 tracks, running approximately 67 minutes.

Alice & June

Indochine · 2005

67 min · 13 tracks · new wave

Ethereal synths and atmospheric rock converge, weaving tales of love and identity in Indochine's signature style.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

long, immersive listening sessions
gradual builds and payoffs
atmospheric background focus
dynamic emotional journeys

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Fan Favorite — Beloved by fans for its ethereal sound and thematic depth, following a commercial resurgence.
Themes: gender identity exploration· complex relationships· French pop provocations
Career context: Released on December 19, 2005, 'Alice & June' marked Indochine's eighth studio album, following their commercial resurgence with 'Paradize' in 2002. At this point, the band was solidifying its status in the French music scene after decades of evolution since their debut in 1981. This album reflects a mature sound while continuing to explore themes of sexuality and emotional complexity.
Stylistic neighbors: Depeche Mode· The Cure· Duran Duran
If this clicks, go next to: Hanoï — Continues the atmospheric rock vibe with deeper explorations of identity and emotion.
Sounds like this from elsewhere: Hurry Up, We're Dreaming by M83 — Shares ethereal synths and emotional storytelling, exploring love and identity in a dreamy soundscape.

Disintegration by The Cure — Combines atmospheric rock with themes of complex relationships and emotional depth, echoing similar sentiments.

Talkie Walkie by Air — Offers a lush sonic palette with a focus on atmosphere and introspective themes of connection and identity.

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Tracklist

New here? Start with "Les Portes du soir".

1 Les Portes du soir Start here 5:11
2 Alice & June 3:42
3 Gang bang 3:24
4 Ladyboy 4:47
5 Black Page 4:13
6 Pink Water 3 4:59
7 Adora 4:06
8 Un homme dans la bouche 4:37
9 June 5:05
10 Sweet Dreams 4:59
11 Belle et Sébastiane 3:37
12 Talulla 2:52
13 Morphine / Pink Water 2 15:35

What to play next

This album is considered a Fan Favorite in Indochine's catalog. Beloved by fans for its ethereal sound and thematic depth, following a commercial resurgence.

Listen next

Hanoï

2007

Continues the atmospheric rock vibe with deeper explorations of identity and emotion.

Go back to

Paradize

2002

Sets the stage with a similar ethereal sound and thematic depth.

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