Les Fleurs du Mal cover

Les Fleurs du Mal

Therion · 2012

47 min · 16 tracks · symphonic metal

A lush blend of symphonic metal and classic French pop reimagined through operatic vocals and intricate arrangements.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • operatic vocals enhance emotional depth
  • gentle decline encourages relaxed listening
  • short tracks for focused engagement
  • symphonic arrangements invite immersive experience

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone hits over albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2012, 'Les Fleurs du Mal' marked Therion's return after a four-year hiatus following 'Gothic Kabbalah'. This album showcases their artistic evolution as they explore a unique concept of adapting French pop songs into their symphonic metal style, solidifying their place as genre innovators.
Stylistic neighbors
Nightwish· Epica· Within Temptation
If this clicks, go next to
Beloved Antichrist — Continues the symphonic and operatic elements with a fresh narrative approach.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "Poupée de cire, poupée de son".

  • 1 Poupée de cire, poupée de son Start here 2:51
  • 2 Une fleur dans le cœur 3:03
  • 3 Initials B.B. 3:44
  • 4 Mon amour, mon ami 4:35
  • 5 Polichinelle 2:28
  • 6 La Maritza 3:54
  • 7 Sœur Angélique 3:05
  • 8 Dis‐moi poupée 3:24
  • 9 Lilith 2:30
  • 10 En Alabama 2:39
  • 11 Wahala Manitou 2:34
  • 12 Je n’ai besoin que de tendresse 2:14
  • 13 La Licorne d’or 2:45
  • 14 J’ai le mal de toi 2:51
  • 15 Poupée de cire, poupée de son Start here 2:31
  • 16 Les Sucettes 2:40

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