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Déjeuner sur l'herbe

Les Breastfeeders · 2004

38 min · 13 tracks · rock and roll

A spirited blend of garage rock energy and French lyrical wit, bursting with playful melodies and raw instrumentation.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Mini-jupe et watusi — This opening track sets the tone with its upbeat tempo and catchy hooks, showcasing the band's playful yet edgy approach to rock.
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    Hé-hé — With its infectious chorus and lively rhythm, this song exemplifies the band's knack for combining humor with engaging rock melodies.
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    Amoureux solitaires — The track's introspective lyrics coupled with a driving beat highlight the band's ability to balance lighthearted themes with deeper emotions.
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    L'existence précède la diésel — This song stands out for its clever wordplay and unique perspective, reflecting the band's lyrical creativity and cultural commentary.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

53 /100
Foothills
Higher than 40% of albums we've rated

The album combines energetic garage rock with French lyrics, showcasing strong melodies and a distinct sound.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a brisk pace, maintaining mid-tempo throughout the first half before introducing slower songs in the latter part.
  • The instrumentation is raw and unpolished, emphasizing guitar riffs and driving rhythms typical of garage rock.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Mini-jupe et watusi 1:57
  • 2 J'pourrais pas vivre avec toi 3:12
  • 3 Laisse autant le vent tout emporter 2:55
  • 4 Angle mort 4:06
  • 5 Hé-hé 2:42
  • 6 Amoureux solitaires 2:56
  • 7 Ostrogoth-à-gogo 3:19
  • 8 L'existence précède la diésel 3:33
  • 9 Y a rien à faire 2:15
  • 10 Ça ira 3:50
  • 11 Vanille ou fraise dans la steppe 2:40
  • 12 Misérats 2:04
  • 13 Concerto pour rien du tout 2:57

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