La Violence et l'Ennui
Léo Ferré · 1980
70 min · 14 tracks · classical · chanson · French pop
A poignant blend of introspective lyrics and orchestral arrangements reflecting existential themes and personal turmoil.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- poignant lyrical introspection
- dynamic journey with peaks
- late-night solitude contemplation
- wave-like pacing rewards patience
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer upbeat party vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- La Violence et l'Ennui marked Léo Ferré's return to the music scene after a five-year hiatus, following his 1975 album, La Solitude. At this stage in his career, Ferré was evolving into a more reflective artist, grappling with deeper philosophical and emotional subjects that resonated with the socio-political climate of France in the late 1970s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Georges Brassens· Jacques Brel· Barbara
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 La Violence et l’Ennui 7:37
- 2 La Tristesse 4:55
- 3 Géométriquement tien 3:17
- 4 Words… Words… Words… 3:24
- 5 Marseille 3:54
- 6 La Mer Noire 5:05
- 7 F L B 6:57
- 8 Frères humains / L’amour n’a pas d’âge 4:27
- 9 La Marge 3:54
- 10 Un jean’s ou deux… aujourd’hui 2:34
- 11 Je t’aime 7:09
- 12 Les Ascenseurs camarades 6:28
- 13 En faisant l’amour 4:31
- 14 La Vendetta 6:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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