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Released 20 years ago this June

Bande à part

Nouvelle Vague · 2006

51 min · 14 tracks · new wave · bossa nova · lounge music

A seamless blend of bossa nova rhythms and new wave sensibilities wrapped in nostalgic charm.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo flow
  • nostalgic background ambiance
  • conversational listening experience
  • easy-going social gatherings
  • gradual emotional reflections

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Bande à part' was released in June 2006, Nouvelle Vague had established themselves as a unique project known for their retro reimaginations of classic punk and new wave songs. This album followed their successful self-titled debut from 2004, building on their distinctive sound while incorporating more original elements and deeper arrangements.
Stylistic neighbors
Supla· Stéphane Pompougnac· Hooverphonic

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Killing Moon 3:39
  • 2 Ever Fallen in Love 3:19
  • 3 Dance With Me 3:40
  • 4 Don't Go 3:43
  • 5 Dancing With Myself 3:08
  • 6 Pride (In the Name of Love) 3:34
  • 7 O Pamela 4:26
  • 8 Heart of Glass 3:06
  • 9 Confusion 2:49
  • 10 Human Fly 4:00
  • 11 Bela Lugosi's Dead 3:43
  • 12 Shack Up 3:53
  • 13 Let Me Go 4:45
  • 14 Fade to Grey 3:16

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