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Fame à la mode

Michel Polnareff · 1975

31 min · 9 tracks · folk rock

A vibrant blend of folk rock and pop, layered with introspective lyrics and lush instrumentation that captures the essence of 1970s French chanson.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Fame à la mode — The title track encapsulates the album's theme of celebrity culture with its catchy chorus and playful yet critical lyrics about fame's superficiality.
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    Wandering Man — This track features reflective lyrics and a haunting melody that showcases Polnareff's lyrical depth and emotional resonance.
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    Jesus for Tonight — With its blend of spiritual imagery and earthly desires, this song exemplifies Polnareff's ability to weave complex themes into accessible pop music.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Fame à la mode 4:35
  • 2 No, No, No, No, Not, Now 2:27
  • 3 Wandering Man 3:29
  • 4 So Long Beauty 5:07
  • 5 Come On, Lady Blue 2:27
  • 6 Rainy Day Song 3:16
  • 7 Jesus for Tonight 3:35
  • 8 Holding On to Smoke 3:32
  • 9 Since I Saw You 2:55

Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata