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Au Zénith

Vanessa Paradis · 2001

78 min · 19 tracks · indie pop · pop rock · new age music

A sultry blend of indie pop and chanson that captures the essence of Parisian nightlife.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • sultry late-night ambiance
  • dynamic progression with resolution
  • wave-like pacing for relaxation
  • for parisian daydreaming
  • immersive listening in two halves

Maybe skip if you want

  • seek instant gratification tracks
  • prefer standalone singles only

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Au Zénith' was released in November 2001, Vanessa Paradis had already established herself as a pop icon in France, following her breakthrough with 'Joe le Taxi' in 1987. This album came as her first live recording, showcasing her evolution from a teenage star to a mature artist during a period marked by varied musical experimentation.
Stylistic neighbors
Charlotte Gainsbourg· Lana Del Rey· Soko

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intro 1:00
  • 2 L’Eau et le vin 6:36
  • 3 Sunday Mondays 4:57
  • 4 Dans mon café 4:13
  • 5 Walk on the Wild Side 4:36
  • 6 Dis lui toi que je t’aime 5:02
  • 7 L’Eau à la bouche 2:12
  • 8 Joe le taxi 4:12
  • 9 St-Germain 4:06
  • 10 Requiem pour un con 2:22
  • 11 Que fait la vie 4:07
  • 12 La La La Song 4:22
  • 13 This Will Be Our Year 2:19
  • 14 Pourtant 3:33
  • 15 Tandem 4:10
  • 16 Commando 4:37
  • 17 Marilyn et John 5:45
  • 18 Bliss 5:55
  • 19 Les Acrobates 4:20

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