Kékéland cover

Kékéland

Brigitte Fontaine · 2001

55 min · 13 tracks · chanson

A vibrant tapestry of eclectic sounds interwoven with poignant lyrics, reflecting contemporary French chanson's complexity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic flow with emotional peaks
  • vibrant tapestry of eclectic sounds
  • engaging lyrical storytelling experience
  • for reflective afternoons

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, instant gratification
  • avoid complex, layered compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Kékéland' was released in 2001, Brigitte Fontaine had already carved out a distinct niche in the French music scene since her debut in the 1960s. This album arrived after her previous work, 'Les Étrangers,' further establishing her as an avant-garde figure in chanson while embracing more experimental musical elements.
Stylistic neighbors
Barbara· Françoise Hardy· Juliette Gréco

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Demie Clocharde 4:14
  • 2 Bis Baby Boum Boum 5:08
  • 3 Pipeau 2:38
  • 4 Y’a des Zazous 2:52
  • 5 Kekeland 3:31
  • 6 Je fume 4:04
  • 7 Je t’aime encore 3:09
  • 8 God’s Nightmare 5:33
  • 9 Guadalquivir 3:36
  • 10 Les Filles d’aujourd’hui 3:37
  • 11 Rififi 5:58
  • 12 Profond 4:28
  • 13 NRV 6:21

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