Cool Frénésie cover

Cool Frénésie

Les Rita Mitsouko · 2000

64 min · 14 tracks · new wave

Eclectic rhythms and playful melodies intertwine with socially conscious lyrics, embodying a vibrant French new wave spirit.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful melodies with vibrant energy
  • steady pacing for relaxed listening
  • engaging narratives throughout the album
  • socially conscious themes to ponder
  • balanced progression with climactic moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek standalone hits over cohesion

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on March 7, 2000, 'Cool Frénésie' marked Les Rita Mitsouko's fifth studio album, coming after their commercial peak in the late 1980s. The duo sought to reinvent their sound with this project, exploring themes of modernity and identity while still retaining their distinctive style.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Cool frénésie 3:54
  • 2 Femme de moyen âge 4:47
  • 3 Toi & moi & elle 5:35
  • 4 La Sorcière et l'Inquisiteur 4:35
  • 5 Dis-moi des mots 4:26
  • 6 Allô ! 4:49
  • 7 Gripshitrider in Paris 4:13
  • 8 C'était un homme 4:34
  • 9 Les Guerriers 3:34
  • 10 Fatigué d'être fatigué 4:21
  • 11 Pense à ta carrière 5:17
  • 12 Un zéro 4:16
  • 13 Alors c'est quoi 3:42
  • 14 Jam 6:38

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