Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- wave-like pacing experiences
- immersive storytelling elements
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Revitalized the band's popularity after a hiatus, showcasing their enduring appeal.
- Themes
- Rimbaud's rebellion· societal change
- Career context
- Released in 2009, 'La République des Meteors' marked Indochine's return after a five-year hiatus since their previous album, 'Paradize'. At this point, the band had solidified their legacy within the French pop-rock landscape, showcasing their ability to evolve while retaining their signature sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Depeche Mode· The Cure· Duran Duran
- If this clicks, go next to
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Tracklist
New here? Start with "Go, Rimbaud Go!".
- 1 Republika Meteor Ouverture 0:56
- 2 Go, Rimbaud Go! Start here 4:09
- 3 Junior Song 3:09
- 4 Little Dolls 4:37
- 5 Le Grand Soir 3:43
- 6 Un ange à ma table 4:20
- 7 La Lettre de métal 3:41
- 8 Le Lac 3:30
- 9 Republika 4:15
- 10 Play Boy 2:50
- 11 L World 3:53
- 12 Je t'aime tant 3:04
- 13 Bye Bye Valentine 4:41
- 14 Les Aubes sont mortes 4:06
- 15 Union War 3:17
- 16 Le Dernier Jour 7:32
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This album is considered a Late Career Highlight in Indochine's catalog. Revitalized the band's popularity after a hiatus, showcasing their enduring appeal.
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