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Confessions publiques

Alain Bashung · 1995

107 min · 26 tracks · new wave · pop rock · trip hop

A vibrant fusion of new wave and pop rock intertwines with Bashung's poetic lyricism.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • contemplative late-night vibes
  • layered, dense sonic textures
  • steady, consistent energy levels

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1995, 'Confessions publiques' marked Alain Bashung's return to the music scene after a brief hiatus following his commercial peak in the early '90s. This album followed his acclaimed work 'Osez Joséphine' and showcased a maturation in his sound and lyrical content, reflecting personal and societal themes at a time when French pop was evolving.
Stylistic neighbors
Jean-Michel Jarre· David Bowie· Mylène Farmer

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Les Grands Voyageurs 4:14
  • 2 Un âne plane 3:24
  • 3 À Ostende 4:26
  • 4 Elvire 4:55
  • 5 J’écume 3:50
  • 6 Osez Joséphine 3:24
  • 7 À perte de vue 5:07
  • 8 Étrange Été 4:28
  • 9 Les lendemains qui tuent 2:34
  • 10 J’avais un pense-bête 4:51
  • 11 Les Petits Enfants 0:49
  • 12 Martine boude 4:21
  • 13 Bombez 3:10
  • 14 L’Apiculteur 7:47

Disc 2

  • 1 Volutes 3:40
  • 2 Danse d’ici 4:44
  • 3 Après d’âpres hostilités 4:14
  • 4 Vertige de l’amour 3:00
  • 5 Ma petite entreprise 4:04
  • 6 Madame rêve 5:13
  • 7 Happe 3:08
  • 8 J’passe pour une caravane 3:26
  • 9 Gaby Oh Gaby 3:55
  • 10 Rebel 4:10
  • 11 Toujours sur la ligne blanche 4:48
  • 12 Bijou bijou 5:54

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