L'Homme à tête de chou
Alain Bashung · 2011
36 min · 12 tracks · new wave · pop rock · trip hop
A surreal journey through eclectic sounds, blending new wave and rock with poetic storytelling.
Why this album works
'L'Homme à tête de chou' received critical acclaim and won the Victoire de la Musique award for Best Male Artist in 2012. The album not only solidified Bashung's legacy in French music but also influenced subsequent generations of artists exploring genre-blending in their works.
- Best for
- short, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys surreal narrative explorations
- Context
- Released on November 7, 2011, 'L'Homme à tête de chou' was Alain Bashung's final studio album before his passing in March 2009. This work marked a significant return for Bashung after a hiatus, showcasing his innovative blend of music styles and lyrical depth that had defined his career since the 1970s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alain Chamfort· Johnny Hallyday· Indochine· Daniel Balavoine· Hubert-Félix Thiéfaine· Jean-Louis Aubert· Louis Bertignac· Jacques Higelin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 L’Homme à tête de chou Standout 2:44
- 2 Chez Max coiffeur pour hommes 1:12
- 3 Marilou Reggae Standout 2:36
- 4 Transit à Marilou 1:32
- 5 Flash Forward 2:19
- 6 Aéroplanes 2:09
- 7 Premiers symptômes 2:25
- 8 Ma Lou Marilou 3:06
- 9 Variations sur Marilou 8:59
- 10 Meurtre à l’extincteur Standout 3:16
- 11 Marilou sous la neige 2:40
- 12 Lunatic Asylum 3:21
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