Released 10 years ago
Encore un soir
Céline Dion · 2016
56 min · 15 tracks · pop music
A heartfelt blend of contemporary pop and classic chanson, infused with poignant lyrics and Dion's distinctive vocal power.
Top tracks — play these first
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Plus qu’ailleurs Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Encore un soir — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of love and nostalgia, featuring a soaring melody that showcases Dion's remarkable vocal range.
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Je nous veux — This song stands out for its intimate lyrics that reflect on relationships and longing, perfectly highlighting Dion's emotional delivery.
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Les yeux au ciel — With its uplifting message and rich instrumentation, this track offers a moment of hope and resilience amidst the album's more reflective songs.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong melodies and emotional depth, but remains within a familiar pop framework without significant innovation.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- heartfelt reflections on love
- steady mid-tempo emotional flow
- nostalgic melodies for quiet moments
- candlelit evenings with close friends
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of upbeat tempos
- prefer shorter, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality after a hiatus, blending pop and chanson effectively.
- Themes
- French nostalgia· romantic longing· personal resilience
- Career context
- Encore un soir marked Céline Dion's return to the music scene after a three-year hiatus, during which she faced personal challenges, including her husband's illness. Released in 2016, it was her first French-language album since 2012's Sans attendre, showcasing her enduring appeal and ability to connect with fans through deeply emotional performances.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Whitney Houston· Mariah Carey· Barbra Streisand
Tracklist
- 1 Plus qu’ailleurs Start here 3:38
- 2 L’étoile 3:14
- 3 Ma faille 3:50
- 4 Encore un soir 4:23
- 5 Je nous veux 3:58
- 6 Les yeux au ciel 2:57
- 7 Si c’était à refaire 3:52
- 8 Ordinaire 4:44
- 9 Tu sauras 3:25
- 10 Toutes ces choses 3:24
- 11 Le bonheur en face 2:54
- 12 À la plus haute branche 4:50
- 13 À vous 3:45
- 14 Ma force 4:13
- 15 Trois heures vingt 3:37
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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