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Genre humain

Brigitte Fontaine · 1995

46 min · 12 tracks · chanson

Ethereal melodies interlace with provocative lyrics, creating a surreal exploration of human existence and identity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • surreal exploration of identity
  • wave-like pacing with surprises
  • thought-provoking lyrical engagement
  • introspective moments of reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking straightforward structures
  • prefer high-energy party tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Genre humain' was released in 1995, Brigitte Fontaine had established herself as a unique voice in French chanson. This album arrived nearly a decade after her acclaimed collaboration with the group Art Zoyd, marking a continued evolution in her artistic expression and cementing her status as an avant-garde icon.
Stylistic neighbors
Barbara· Françoise Hardy· Juliette Gréco

Tracklist

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

  • 1 La Femme à barbe 7:36
  • 2 Genre humain 4:22
  • 3 Le Magnum 3:19
  • 4 Conne 3:44
  • 5 Belle abandonnée 3:36
  • 6 Dans la cuisine 3:38
  • 7 Comme à la radio 5:50
  • 8 Intérieur nuit 3:08
  • 9 Hammam en plein-air 2:32
  • 10 Le Train deux-mille-cent-dix 2:20
  • 11 Il se mèle à tout ça 3:10
  • 12 J'adore pas 2:50

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