Top tracks — play these first
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Les Anges Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Kaddish — This track stands out due to its haunting melody and lyrical depth, drawing from Jewish liturgical themes that resonate with a profound sense of loss and reflection.
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Gnossienne n. 1 — A reimagining of Erik Satie's classic piece, this track encapsulates the album’s atmospheric quality while showcasing Alice's ability to blend classical influences with modern sensibilities.
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Chanson d’amour — This love song exemplifies the album's emotional core, featuring tender lyrics and a soft melody that highlights Alice's vocal expressiveness and lyrical vulnerability.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with emotional depth
- delicate melodies for reflective moments
- short tracks for quick immersion
- gradual build to serene resolution
- ethereal soundscapes for quiet spaces
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, cohesive albums
- seek upbeat, high-energy experiences
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album marked Alice's return and renewed interest in her work, showcasing artistic evolution.
- Career context
- Mélodie passagère marked Alice's return to the music scene after a five-year hiatus following her last album, 1983's 'Il sole nella pioggia'. This release showcased her artistic evolution, exploring a more introspective and experimental sound, diverging from her earlier mainstream pop roots.
Tracklist
- 1 Les Anges Start here 1:40
- 2 Sylvie 1:58
- 3 Élégie 1:43
- 4 Chanson d’amour 2:32
- 5 Barcarolle 1:40
- 6 Après un rêve 1:39
- 7 Adieu 1:58
- 8 Gnossienne n. 4 2:39
- 9 Air du poète 0:48
- 10 Spleen 0:40
- 11 Daphénéo 1:10
- 12 Air du rat 0:40
- 13 Chanson médiévale 1:25
- 14 Chanson 1:11
- 15 Kaddish 4:03
- 16 Gnossienne n. 1 3:49
- 17 Hymne 4:39
- 18 Pie Jesu 4:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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