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Messina

Damien Saez · 2012

145 min · 27 tracks · French rock

A haunting blend of melancholic melodies and introspective lyrics that captures the essence of contemporary French rock.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • introspective reflective moments
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • emotional storytelling journeys
  • atmospheric background focus

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Messina' was released in 2012, Damien Saez had established himself as a prominent figure in French rock, following his breakthrough album 'Debbie' in 2004. This album marked his return after a brief hiatus, showcasing a matured sound that blends rich instrumentation with poetic lyricism, solidifying his place in the music scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Miossec· Alain Bashung· Renan Luce

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Fin des mondes 5:06
  • 2 Les Échoués 4:26
  • 3 Betty 5:23
  • 4 Marie 6:39
  • 5 Faut s’oublier 5:07
  • 6 Les Fils d’Artaud 5:52
  • 7 Le Gaz 4:21
  • 8 Into the Wild 4:34
  • 9 À nos amours 5:34

Disc 2

  • 1 Marianne 4:46
  • 2 Sur le quai 4:17
  • 3 Légionnaire 5:24
  • 4 Webcams de nos amours 4:33
  • 5 Ma petite couturière 6:06
  • 6 Je suis un étranger 3:52
  • 7 Planche à roulettes 4:44
  • 8 Rois demain 6:20

Disc 3

  • 1 Thème Quais de Seine 6:02
  • 2 Aux encres des amours 4:53
  • 3 Messine 6:16
  • 4 Les Magnifiques 4:56
  • 5 Les Meurtrières 5:38
  • 6 Bouteille à la mer 4:52
  • 7 Ami de Liège 7:54
  • 8 Le Bal des lycées 7:03
  • 9 Thème Aux encres des amours 4:52
  • 10 Châtillon‐sur‐Seine 6:05

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