L'Emprise cover

L'Emprise

Mylène Farmer · 2022

56 min · 14 tracks · pop rock · synth-pop · trip hop

Ethereal melodies intertwine with dark pop beats, creating an introspective soundscape steeped in emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • introspective soundscapes for reflection
  • wave-like pacing with emotional depth
  • balanced journey with peaks
  • ethereal melodies for solitude

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat party tracks
  • prefer straightforward single listens

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on November 25, 2022, 'L'Emprise' is Mylène Farmer's first studio album since 'Désobéissance' in 2018. Following a period of live performances and collaborations, this album marks her continued evolution as a leading figure in French pop. At this point in her career, she remains a cultural icon, blending personal narratives with broader themes of love and loss.
If this clicks, go next to
Nevermore — Continues the introspective themes with a fresh sonic approach.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Invisibles 3:35
  • 2 À tout jamais 3:46
  • 3 Que l’Aube est belle 5:08
  • 4 L’Emprise 3:55
  • 5 Do You Know Who I Am 4:03
  • 6 Rallumer les étoiles 4:24
  • 7 Rayon vert 3:45
  • 8 Ode à l’apesanteur 3:32
  • 9 Que je devienne… 4:14
  • 10 Ne plus renaître 6:06
  • 11 D’un autre part 3:12
  • 12 Bouteille à la mer 4:17
  • 13 Rayon vert (piano / voix) 3:12
  • 14 Invisibles (piano / voix) 3:34

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