French corazon cover

French corazon

Brigitte Fontaine · 1988

45 min · 13 tracks · chanson

A whimsical blend of chanson, theatricality, and avant-garde sounds, punctuated by Brigitte Fontaine's distinctive vocal style.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical storytelling with flair
  • steady pacing for easy listening
  • theatrical moments invite engagement
  • quirky charm for curious minds

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer straightforward structures

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1988, Brigitte Fontaine had established herself as a pioneering figure in French chanson. 'French Corazon' was her follow-up to the critically acclaimed 'Comme un enfant' from 1985, further solidifying her reputation for innovative and eclectic music that defied genre boundaries.
Stylistic neighbors
Barbara· Françoise Hardy· Juliette Gréco

Tracklist

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

  • 1 French Corazon 4:30
  • 2 La Cantatrice chauve 2:22
  • 3 Le Nougat 2:51
  • 4 Hollywood 4:30
  • 5 Mauviette 3:55
  • 6 Leila 3:39
  • 7 Welcome Pingouin 3:53
  • 8 Dis 3:37
  • 9 In nomine matrice 3:14
  • 10 Les Carmens 3:09
  • 11 Plaisanterie classique 2:26
  • 12 Folie furieuse 3:25
  • 13 D'ailleurs 4:07

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