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Chaleur Humaine

Rahim Redcar · 2014

157 min · 35 tracks · indie pop

A kaleidoscope of electronic textures meets introspective lyrics, creating a vibrant tapestry of art pop and synth melodies.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Tilted — This track exemplifies Redcar's signature style, blending catchy melodic hooks with thought-provoking lyrics that explore themes of identity and self-perception.
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    No Harm Is Done — With its ethereal production and poignant narrative about vulnerability and trust, this song captures the emotional core of the album brilliantly.
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    Safe and Holy — This track stands out for its rich atmospheric soundscape, combining introspective lyrics with layered synths to create a sense of both comfort and unease.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing for exploration
  • dynamic shifts in intensity
  • intimate moments of lyricism
  • vibrant sound for reflective moods
  • engaging two-part listening experience

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 2, 2014, Chaleur Humaine marked Rahim Redcar's debut album, introducing his unique blend of art pop and experimental influences. The album showcased his artistic identity after previously performing under the name 'Redcar' and navigating a transition in sound that would define his career moving forward.
Stylistic neighbors
FKA twigs· Grimes· Sevdaliza

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Tilted

    The chorus shifts perspective dramatically, contrasting moments of self-doubt with affirmations of resilience.

    This structural choice enhances the emotional impact by juxtaposing vulnerability with strength, reflecting the complexities of modern identity.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 iT 3:38
  • 3 Tilted 3:55
  • 4 No Harm Is Done 3:30
  • 5 Science fiction 3:39
  • 6 Paradis perdus 3:35
  • 7 Half Ladies 4:20
  • 8 Jonathan 3:24
  • 9 Narcissus Is Back 3:30
  • 10 Safe and Holy 4:09
  • 11 Night 52 4:22
  • 12 Here 4:30
  • 13 Saint Claude (Version Francaise) 4:00
  • 14 Christine 3:54
  • 15 Chaleur humaine 3:57
  • 16 Ugly-Pretty 3:25
  • 17 Intranquillité 3:14
  • 18 Amazoniaque 3:40

Disc 2

  • 1 Starshipper 5:24
  • 2 Half Ladies 5:21
  • 3 iT 4:01
  • 4 Science fiction 4:01
  • 5 Safe and Holy 4:31
  • 6 Here 4:54
  • 7 No Harm Is Done 5:07
  • 8 Christine 4:50
  • 9 Who Is It 5:02
  • 10 Jonathan 3:46
  • 11 Narcissus Is Back 3:38
  • 12 Ugly-Pretty 6:41
  • 13 Intranquilité 5:40
  • 14 Chaleur humaine 4:49
  • 15 Saint Claude 5:38
  • 16 Paradis perdus 4:34
  • 17 The Loving Cup 5:35
  • 18 Nuit 17 à 52 / [silence] 9:35

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