Comme des Cherokees
Zebda · 2014
36 min · 10 tracks · middle of the road
A vibrant fusion of French pop and world music, blending catchy melodies with socially conscious lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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L'Envie — This opening track sets the tone for the album, showcasing a catchy melody while addressing themes of desire and aspiration within a multicultural context.
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Les Petits Pas — This track combines rhythmic elements with poignant lyrics about small steps toward change, embodying the band's signature style of blending pop with meaningful messages.
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Les Chibanis — Focusing on the experiences of immigrant workers in France, this song highlights Zebda's commitment to social commentary, making it a standout piece that resonates with the album's overarching themes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- catchy melodies for group sing-alongs
- short bursts of upbeat energy
- vibrant soundtracks for celebrations
- socially conscious themes to ponder
Maybe skip if you
- slow-paced introspective listening
- long, drawn-out compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2014, Comme des Cherokees is Zebda's first album in over a decade following their 2003 release, Second Tour. The band returned after a period of hiatus, marking a significant comeback that reestablished their presence in the French music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Les Ogres de Barback· Tryo· Manu Chao
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 L'Envie 3:20
- 2 À suivre 3:15
- 3 Les Petits Pas 3:50
- 4 L'Accent tué 3:51
- 5 Le Panneau 3:28
- 6 Appel d'air 3:12
- 7 Essai 3:22
- 8 Fatou 3:18
- 9 Les Chibanis 3:53
- 10 Les Morfales 4:32
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