Released 31 years ago this October
Anamorphosée
Mylène Farmer · 1995
67 min · 14 tracks · pop music
A haunting blend of ethereal melodies and dark pop textures that encapsulates Mylène Farmer's enigmatic artistry.
Top tracks — play these first
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California — Opening with lush instrumentals and vivid imagery, this track sets the tone for the album’s exploration of longing and escapism.
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XXL — With its pulsating beats and provocative lyrics, this song became a defining anthem of empowerment, showcasing Farmer’s bold artistic persona.
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L’Instant X — This track features a compelling narrative structure that invites listeners into a world of introspection and existential reflection.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends ethereal melodies with dark pop textures, showcasing Farmer's unique style.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong mid-tempo track, 'California', followed by a shift to more rhythmic and upbeat songs like 'XXL' and 'Mylène s’en fout'.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies and atmospheric synths, creating a dense soundscape that enhances the haunting quality of the melodies.
- The last three tracks slow down significantly, with 'Laisse le vent emporter tout' providing a reflective conclusion to the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- atmospheric background focus
- wave-like pacing and flow
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established Mylène Farmer's reputation, debuting at number one in France.
- Career context
- Released on October 17, 1995, Anamorphosée was Mylène Farmer's fifth studio album, coming after her commercially successful album, L'Autre. At this point in her career, Farmer had solidified her status as a leading figure in French pop music, known for her theatrical performances and deeply personal lyrics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lana Del Rey· Kate Bush· Siouxsie and the Banshees
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 California 4:59
- 2 Vertige 5:29
- 3 Mylène s’en fout 4:31
- 4 L’Instant X 4:45
- 5 Eaunanisme 5:08
- 6 Et tournoie… 4:29
- 7 XXL 4:26
- 8 Rêver 5:22
- 9 Alice 5:21
- 10 Comme j’ai mal 3:53
- 11 Tomber 7 fois… 4:50
- 12 Laisse le vent emporter tout 4:01
- 13 Alice (new mix) 5:21
- 14 XXL (Extra Large remix) 5:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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