Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- gradual builds and payoffs
- immersive cultural explorations
- short, engaging listening sessions
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album established Indochine's reputation and commercial success.
- Themes
- Mekong drought· Okinawa nostalgia
- Career context
- Released in 1983, 'Le Péril jaune' was Indochine's second album, following their self-titled debut. This album marked a significant evolution in their sound, showcasing more ambitious themes and complex arrangements that would help solidify their status in the French music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Depeche Mode· The Cure· Duran Duran
- If this clicks, go next to
- 3 — Continues the new wave sound with more experimental elements, enhancing the journey.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Rio by Duran Duran — Shares vibrant new wave melodies and a blend of cultural influences in its sound and themes.Japanese Whispers by The Cure — Explores similar nostalgic themes with atmospheric soundscapes and layered arrangements.It's My Life by Talk Talk — Combines rock energy with introspective lyrics, reflecting on personal and cultural narratives.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "La Sécheresse du Mékong".
- 1 Le Péril jaune (Ouverture) 0:51
- 2 La Sécheresse du Mékong Start here 3:28
- 3 Razzia 3:39
- 4 Pavillon rouge 3:09
- 5 Okinawa 4:53
- 6 Tonkin 2:12
- 7 Miss Paramount 3:01
- 8 Shangaï 2:41
- 9 Kao-Bang 5:29
- 10 À l'est de Java 5:03
- 11 Le Péril jaune (Fermeture) 1:30
What to play next
This album is considered a Breakthrough in Indochine's catalog. This album established Indochine's reputation and commercial success.
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