Released 9 years ago this October
La Science du cœur
Pierre Lapointe · 2017
36 min · 11 tracks · chanson
A tender exploration of love and longing, wrapped in lush orchestral arrangements and introspective lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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La science du cœur — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of emotional vulnerability and the complexity of love through its poignant lyrics and sweeping melodies.
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Qu’il est honteux d’être humain — This track confronts existential themes with a catchy refrain, balancing humor and melancholy in its commentary on human nature.
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Mon prince charmant — With its whimsical approach to romantic ideals, this song stands out for its playful lyrics and charming instrumentation that evoke a fairy-tale ambiance.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's rich arrangements and introspective lyrics create a cohesive exploration of love, marked by unique vocal delivery.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features layered orchestral strings, setting a lush tone that persists throughout.
- Several tracks incorporate spoken word elements alongside sung verses, creating a conversational dynamic in the delivery.
- The final track fades out slowly, leaving an unresolved feeling that echoes the themes of longing present in earlier songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- balanced emotional journeys
- introspective late-night reflections
- steady pacing for relaxation
- delicate melodic explorations
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the release of La Science du cœur in 2017, Pierre Lapointe had already established himself as a prominent figure in the Canadian chanson scene, following his critically acclaimed album, Étienne et la vérité. This album marks a continuation of his artistic evolution, showcasing his ability to blend personal storytelling with broader emotional themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Philippe Katerine· Bénabar· Lynda Lemay
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 La science du cœur 4:09
- 2 Qu’il est honteux d’être humain 2:48
- 3 Sais-tu vraiment qui tu es 3:29
- 4 Le retour d’un amour 4:28
- 5 Mon prince charmant 3:05
- 6 Comme un soleil 2:47
- 7 Zopiclone 2:57
- 8 Alphabet 3:46
- 9 Naoshima 2:01
- 10 Un cœur 3:36
- 11 Une lettre 3:21
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