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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