Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing and intensity
- 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.
- If you like
- new wave
Black City Parade is an album by Indochine, released in 2013. A lush tapestry of synth-driven melodies and introspective lyrics evokes a haunting urban landscape. 'Black City Parade' reached number one on the French Albums Chart, highlighting its commercial success. The album was praised for its thematic depth and production quality, further cementing Indochine's influence on the French pop-rock landscape. Notably, it sparked discussions around its darker themes and continued the band's legacy as pioneers in the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Black City Parade sound like?
A lush tapestry of synth-driven melodies and introspective lyrics evokes a haunting urban landscape. Rooted in new wave.
What makes Black City Parade by Indochine notable?
'Black City Parade' reached number one on the French Albums Chart, highlighting its commercial success. The album was praised for its thematic depth and production quality, further cementing Indochine's influence on the French pop-rock landscape. Notably, it sparked discussions around its darker themes and continued the band's legacy as pioneers in the genre. 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.
Who is Black City Parade for?
Black City Parade works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long immersive listening sessions and wave-like pacing and intensity.
How many songs are on Black City Parade?
Black City Parade has 17 tracks, running approximately 87 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Black Ouverture 0:50
- 2 Black City Parade Standout 5:33
- 3 College Boy Standout 4:47
- 4 Memoria Standout 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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