Le Baptême
Matthieu Chedid · 1998
71 min · 17 tracks · funk
A vibrant fusion of chanson and funk, infused with playful rock elements and Matthieu Chedid's distinctive lyrical wit.
Top tracks — play these first
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Le Baptême — The title track encapsulates the album's theme of rebirth and transformation, showcasing Chedid's ability to blend poetic lyrics with catchy melodies.
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L’Amour ma thématique — This track stands out for its clever wordplay and rhythmic inventiveness, reflecting Chedid's unique take on love through a funky lens.
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Je suis une cigarette — With its metaphorical depth, this song highlights themes of addiction and desire, effectively employing humor while maintaining emotional resonance.
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
- Le Baptême was Matthieu Chedid's debut album, released in September 1998. At this point, he was establishing his identity as a solo artist after contributing to the French music scene as a session musician and songwriter. The album set the stage for his subsequent rise in popularity and creative exploration.
- 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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