Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful storytelling with social commentary
- steady mid-tempo flow throughout
- vibrant melodies for casual listening
- for afternoon relaxation
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced, energetic tracks
- seek intense emotional experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Renaud released 'Marchand de cailloux' in 1991, he was already an established figure in French chanson. This album followed his commercial success with 'Mistral gagnant' (1985) and marked a continuation of his exploration into personal and political themes, solidifying his place as a voice of the French working class.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gérard Manset· Francis Cabrel· Jean-Jacques Goldman
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Marchand de cailloux 3:26
- 2 L’Aquarium 4:10
- 3 P’tit voleur 4:08
- 4 Olé ! 4:27
- 5 Les Dimanches à la con 4:02
- 6 Dans ton sac 4:57
- 7 Le Tango des élus 0:47
- 8 La Ballade nord‐irlandaise 3:31
- 9 500 connards sur la ligne de départ 3:37
- 10 Tonton 3:36
- 11 Je cruel 3:38
- 12 C’est pas du pipeau 3:07
- 13 Ma chanson leur a pas plu (suite) 3:45
- 14 Tant qu’il y aura des ombres 4:08
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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