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Fantaisie militaire

Alain Bashung · 1998

49 min · 12 tracks · new wave · pop rock · trip hop

A haunting blend of rock and poetic lyricism that captures a surreal landscape of emotions.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • contemplative late-night moods
  • layered, dense sonic textures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1998, 'Fantaisie militaire' marked a significant phase in Alain Bashung's career as his sixth studio album. This was a pivotal moment following his commercial resurgence in the mid-1990s, particularly after the success of 'Osez Joséphine' in 1991 and 'Chatterton' in 1994. Bashung was embracing innovative sounds and lyrical depth, solidifying his status as a leading figure in French music.
Stylistic neighbors
Jean-Michel Jarre· David Bowie· Mylène Farmer

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Malaxe 4:33
  • 2 La nuit je mens 4:24
  • 3 Fantaisie militaire 4:47
  • 4 2043 3:46
  • 5 Mes prisons 4:09
  • 6 Ode à la vie 4:17
  • 7 Dehors 3:31
  • 8 Samuel Hall 5:06
  • 9 Aucun express 4:05
  • 10 Au pavillon des lauriers 4:44
  • 11 Sommes‐nous 3:59
  • 12 Angora 2:06

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