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Chatterton

Alain Bashung · 1994

49 min · 12 tracks · new wave · pop rock · trip hop

A kaleidoscopic blend of poetic lyrics and experimental sounds that redefine French rock.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • layered, dense sonic textures
  • contemplative late-night moods

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on May 17, 1994, 'Chatterton' is Alain Bashung's fifth studio album and marks a significant evolution in his sound, following the commercial success of 'Osez Joséphine.' At this point in his career, Bashung was experimenting with more avant-garde influences, integrating elements of new wave and trip hop into his pop rock foundation.
Stylistic neighbors
Jean-Michel Jarre· David Bowie· Mylène Farmer

Tracklist

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

  • 1 À perte de vue 5:07
  • 2 Que n’ai‐je 3:56
  • 3 Ma petite entreprise 4:12
  • 4 Elvire 4:20
  • 5 Un âne plane 3:56
  • 6 Après d’âpres hostilités 4:25
  • 7 J’avais un pense‐bête 3:25
  • 8 J’passe pour une caravane 3:43
  • 9 Danse d’ici 4:05
  • 10 À Ostende 4:03
  • 11 L’Apiculteur 4:37
  • 12 J’ai longtemps contemplé 3:57

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