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Black City Parade

Indochine · 2013

87 min · 17 tracks · new wave

A lush tapestry of synth-driven melodies and introspective lyrics evokes a haunting urban landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long immersive listening sessions
  • wave-like pacing and intensity
  • introspective late-night moods

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Released after a hiatus, it solidified their commercial success and thematic depth.
Themes
haunting urban landscapes· youth identity pressures· nostalgic memory exploration
Career context
Released on February 11, 2013, 'Black City Parade' marked Indochine's return after a five-year hiatus following the commercially successful 'La république des météors'. This album solidified their status in the French music scene, showcasing a matured sound while retaining their new wave roots. The band's evolution during this period reflects a blend of nostalgia and modernity, appealing to both longtime fans and new listeners.
Stylistic neighbors
Depeche Mode· The Cure· Duran Duran
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13 — Continues the synth-driven sound with a modern twist, exploring similar themes.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Hurry Up, We're Dreaming by M83 — Shares lush synth textures and themes of nostalgia intertwined with urban imagery.
High Violet by The National — Explores introspective lyrics and haunting melodies that reflect on identity and memory.
The Bones of What You Believe by Chvrches — Combines synth-driven soundscapes with themes of youth and emotional exploration in a modern context.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "Black City Parade".

Disc 1

  • 1 Black Ouverture 0:50
  • 2 Black City Parade Start here 5:33
  • 3 College Boy 4:47
  • 4 Memoria 7:13
  • 5 Le fond de l'air est rouge 4:56
  • 6 Wuppertal 6:47
  • 7 Le Messie 5:07
  • 8 Belfast 6:05
  • 9 Traffic Girl 5:19
  • 10 Thea Sonata 5:01
  • 11 Anyway 4:04
  • 12 Nous demain 5:56
  • 13 Kill Nico 5:53
  • 14 Europane ou le dernier bal 4:34

Disc 2

  • 1 Salomé 6:27
  • 2 The lovers 4:46
  • 3 Trashmen 3:52

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