Le Baptême cover

Le Baptême

Matthieu Chedid · 1998

71 min · 17 tracks · funk · chanson

A vibrant fusion of funk-infused melodies and poetic lyrics that reflect on love and nostalgia.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • wave-like pacing experience
  • contemplative reflective moods
  • layered, dense sonic textures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1998, 'Le Baptême' marked Matthieu Chedid's second studio album, following his debut 'Je dis aime' from 1997. At this point, he was transitioning into a more recognized artist in the French music scene, building on the success of his first album and establishing his unique style that blends chanson with rock and funk elements.
Stylistic neighbors
Thomas Dutronc· Moriarty· Alain Bashung

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 La Fleur 2:59
  • 2 Le Baptême 4:06
  • 3 L’Amour ma thématique 2:50
  • 4 Nostalgic du cool 3:41
  • 5 Manque de Q 3:56
  • 6 Je suis une cigarette 3:36
  • 7 La Mort de l’âme 2:16
  • 8 Pick Pocket 3:33
  • 9 Les Acariens 4:52
  • 10 Le Rose pourpre du cœur 3:13
  • 11 Coup de vent 3:40
  • 12 Le temps mue 3:32
  • 13 Matchistador 3:46
  • 14 Souviens‐toi 0:34
  • 15 Souvenir du futur 3:57
  • 16 Machistador (extended) 8:04
  • 17 Céline attendue 13:11

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