La Violence et l'Ennui cover

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

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