Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- long, immersive listening sessions
- introspective lyrical exploration
- mid-tempo reflective moments
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album marked significant commercial success and wider recognition for Indochine.
- Themes
- Parisian nightlife· literary nostalgia
- Career context
- Le Baiser is Indochine's fourth studio album, released during their rise in popularity in the French music scene. Following the success of their previous album, 1988's '7000 Danses', this release solidified their status as a leading band in the new wave genre. The album reflects a maturing sound while still embracing the band's signature style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Depeche Mode· The Cure· Duran Duran
- If this clicks, go next to
- Un jour dans notre vie — Continues the vibrant sound with deeper themes and polished production.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Hurry Up, We're Dreaming by M83 — Shares vibrant synths and nostalgic themes of youth and urban life.Disintegration by The Cure — Combines atmospheric soundscapes with introspective lyrics, echoing a sense of longing.Music for the Masses by Depeche Mode — Features a blend of new wave energy and darker lyrical themes, reflecting on nightlife and desire.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Le Baiser".
- 1 Le Baiser Start here 4:10
- 2 Des fleurs pour Salinger 3:14
- 3 More… 7:02
- 4 Alertez Managua 3:55
- 5 Les Années bazar 3:51
- 6 Punishment Park 3:50
- 7 Soudain l'été dernier, je suppose 3:51
- 8 Les plus mauvaises nuits 3:47
- 9 Persane thème 2:29
- 10 Tant de poussière 4:34
- 11 La Colline des roses 3:58
What to play next
This album is considered a Breakthrough in Indochine's catalog. This album marked significant commercial success and wider recognition for Indochine.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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