Les Chansons de l'innocence retrouvée
Étienne Daho · 2013
70 min · 18 tracks · new wave
A lush blend of electro-pop and new wave textures, enveloping listeners in dreamlike melodies and introspective lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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L’Homme qui marche — This track exemplifies the album's rich sonic landscape with its captivating rhythms and introspective lyrics, reflecting Daho's exploration of human connections.
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Les Torrents défendus — With its haunting melodies and evocative imagery, this song stands out for its emotional weight and lyrical depth, showcasing Daho's artistic maturity.
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Un bonheur dangereux — This track combines infectious pop hooks with darker themes, illustrating Daho's ability to balance lightness and gravity within his music.
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Les Chansons de l’innocence — The title track encapsulates the album's overarching themes of nostalgia and reflection, weaving together elements from various genres into a cohesive narrative.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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L’Étrangère
The bridge introduces a shift in perspective that confronts feelings of alienation directly.
This moment deepens the emotional complexity of the song by allowing the listener to feel the weight of the alienation rather than simply observing it.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Le Baiser du destin 3:55
- 2 L’Homme qui marche 4:09
- 3 Un nouveau printemps 5:18
- 4 Les Torrents défendus 3:34
- 5 La Peau dure 3:32
- 6 Le Malentendu 3:47
- 7 L’Étrangère 4:51
- 8 Un bonheur dangereux 3:47
- 9 En surface 2:41
- 10 Onze mille vierges 3:42
- 11 Les Chansons de l’innocence 4:59
Disc 2
- 1 L’Homme qui marche (Visconti’s dub) 2:39
- 2 L’Étrangère (Angela’s visions) 5:10
- 3 Bleu Gitanes (outtake) 3:47
- 4 En surface 2:19
- 5 Les Lueurs matinales 4:27
- 6 Les Chansons de l’innocence (Diskönoir extended) 4:05
Disc 3
- 1 Le Malentendu 3:30
Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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