Les Chemins de traverse
Francis Cabrel · 1979
33 min · 10 tracks · blues · folk · chanson
Tender melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, embodying the essence of French chanson and folk traditions.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic journey throughout
- introspective reflections on life
- gentle warmth for quiet moments
- for afternoon relaxation
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy stimulation
- prefer standalone hit tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Francis Cabrel's debut album, 'Les Chemins de traverse', was released in 1979 when he was emerging from obscurity. This album marked his first significant step into the French music scene following his participation in a prestigious song competition. It laid the groundwork for his unique blend of blues-inflected chanson that would define his career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gérard Manset· Maxime Le Forestier· Renaud
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Souviens-toi de nous 3:30
- 2 Je l’aime à mourir 2:45
- 3 Les Pantins de naphtaline 3:23
- 4 Je rêve 3:21
- 5 Les Voisins 3:06
- 6 Les Chemins de traverse 3:03
- 7 Une star à sa façon 2:56
- 8 C’était l’hiver 3:53
- 9 Mais le matin 4:16
- 10 Monnaie blues 3:12
Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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