N° 4 cover

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.

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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