Bestov
Les Rita Mitsouko · 2001
73 min · 17 tracks · new wave
A vibrant fusion of new wave and eclectic pop, seamlessly blending playful melodies with poignant lyricism.
Why this album works
'Bestov' encapsulates the band's signature style while celebrating their influential contributions to the French new wave scene. The album features hits like 'Marcia Baïla,' which helped solidify their reputation, and illustrates their enduring popularity in France, even earning critical acclaim for its inventive approach to pop music.
- Best for
- playful melodies with poignant moments dynamic exploration with emotional peaks for lively gatherings
- Context
- Released on November 5, 2001, 'Bestov' is a compilation that marks Les Rita Mitsouko's later career phase following their commercial peak in the late 1980s and early 1990s. By this time, they had cemented their status as avant-garde icons in French music, successfully navigating shifts in musical landscape while maintaining their distinct sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Duran Duran· Roxy Music· A Flock of Seagulls
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Nuit d'ivresse Standout 3:39
- 2 Don't Forgive the Nite 2:42
- 3 Le Petit Train 5:47
- 4 Hip Kit 4:57
- 5 Marcia Baïla Standout 5:34
- 6 Cool frénésie 3:52
- 7 Andy 5:24
- 8 Femme de moyen âge 4:47
- 9 La Sorcière et l'Inquisiteur 4:36
- 10 Mandolino City 2:14
- 11 Singing in the Shower 4:23
- 12 Les Amants 5:17
- 13 Les Histoires d'A. 4:00
- 14 Y'a d'la haine 4:38
- 15 Alors c'est quoi 3:42
- 16 C'est comme ça Standout 4:54
- 17 Clown de mes malheurs 3:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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