Des visages des figures
Noir Désir · 2001
68 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · post-punk · grunge
A haunting blend of poetic lyrics and atmospheric instrumentation that captures existential angst and social commentary.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- gradual builds and payoffs
- atmospheric background focus
- dynamic emotional journeys
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 11, 2001, 'Des visages des figures' is Noir Désir's fifth studio album and marks a critical moment in their career following the commercial success of '666.667 Club.' At this point, the band was navigating increasing fame while dealing with internal tensions, which would later influence their musical direction and thematic depth. This album showcases their evolution into more complex lyrical narratives and varied soundscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mano Negra· Les Rita Mitsouko· Trust
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 L’Enfant roi 6:03
- 2 Le Grand Incendie 4:36
- 3 Le vent nous portera 4:48
- 4 Des armes 2:48
- 5 L’Appartement 4:11
- 6 Des visages des figures 5:14
- 7 Son style 1 2:06
- 8 Son style 2 2:31
- 9 À l’envers à l’endroit 4:07
- 10 Lost 3:23
- 11 Bouquet de nerfs 5:13
- 12 L’Europe 23:44
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