What makes Grand champion international de course by Les Trois Accords notable?

The album received critical acclaim and commercial success, reaching high positions on the Quebec charts and earning them a nomination at the ADISQ Gala for 'Album of the Year'. Its distinctive blend of punk and pop elements helped define a sound that resonated deeply within the francophone music community. Released in 2006, Grand champion international de course is Les Trois Accords' third studio album, following their breakthrough record, 2003's 'Gros mammouth album'. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their presence in the Quebec music scene, blending humor with relatable storytelling.

How many songs are on Grand champion international de course?

Grand champion international de course has 15 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.

Released 20 years ago

Grand champion international de course

Les Trois Accords · 2006

44 min · 15 tracks · punk rock

Energetic punk rock meets playful pop sensibilities in a celebration of life's absurdities and small-town experiences.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Bing Bing — This opening track sets the tone with its catchy chorus and upbeat tempo, showcasing the band's knack for merging infectious melodies with punk energy.
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Tout nu sur la plage — With humorous lyrics reflecting beach culture and body positivity, this track encapsulates the playful spirit that permeates the album.
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Grand Champion — The title track stands out for its anthemic quality and clever wordplay, encapsulating themes of competition and local pride prevalent throughout the record.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

48 /100

Foothills

Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The album blends energetic punk with pop elements, showcasing playful lyrics and varied tempos.

What we noticed

Several tracks incorporate playful lyrics that reflect small-town life and absurdities, often using humor and irony.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

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1 Bing Bing 3:12
2 St‐Cyrille‐de‐Wendover 2:45
3 Grand Champion 3:07
4 M’as tu dit ? 1:53
5 Gratte‐moi 2:34
6 Tout nu sur la plage 3:35
7 Jean 3:10
8 Ton avion 2:45
9 Louis‐Félix‐Antoine 3:13
10 Pièce de viande 2:37
11 Youri 3:12
12 Bac à fleur 3:13
13 Tu 3:06
14 Je t’ai vu me voir 3:01
15 Mégaphotocopie 3:19

What to play next

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Gros mammouth album

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