N° 4
Jacques Brel · 1959
36 min · 12 tracks · chanson
Emotional storytelling unfolds through lush melodies and Brel's passionate, theatrical vocals, evoking deep longing and existential reflection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady emotional storytelling experience
- theatrical vocals with deep longing
- reflective moments of existential thought
- consistent pacing for focused listening
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- prefer standalone singles over albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1959, N° 4 was Jacques Brel's fourth studio album, solidifying his status as a leading figure in the French chanson movement. This album followed his 1958 release, Quand on n'a que l'amour, showcasing Brel's evolution as a songwriter and performer during a period of growing international acclaim.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Georges Brassens· Léo Ferré· Charles Aznavour
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 La Valse à mille temps 3:49
- 2 Seul 3:26
- 3 La Dame patronesse 3:24
- 4 Je t’aime 2:19
- 5 Ne me quitte pas 3:50
- 6 Je ne sais pas 2:43
- 7 Les Flamandes 2:34
- 8 Isabelle 3:10
- 9 La Mort 2:51
- 10 La Tendresse 2:36
- 11 La Colombe 3:00
- 12 Quand on n’a que l’amour 2:33
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