One-Nine-Seven-Zero
Françoise Hardy · 1969
33 min · 12 tracks · chanson · bossa nova · ballade
A dreamy blend of melancholic melodies and introspective lyrics enveloped in soft, jazzy arrangements.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its role in establishing Hardy as a poignant figure in French pop music, influencing subsequent artists with its intimate songwriting and sophisticated sound. Critics noted the album's artistic depth, leading to renewed interest in Hardy's work and its lasting impact on the chanson genre.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments dreamy melodies for introspection melancholic vibes for solitude
- Context
- Released in 1969, 'One-Nine-Seven-Zero' marks Françoise Hardy's transition into a more introspective phase following her earlier commercial success in the 1960s. This album arrives after her acclaimed 'La question' and showcases her evolution as a singer-songwriter with deeper lyrical themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Edoardo Vianello· Michel Sardou· Joe Dassin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Song of Winter (Fleur de lune) Standout 3:02
- 2 Magic Horse (Je fais des puzzles) 3:09
- 3 Strange Shadows (L’Ombre) 2:11
- 4 All Because of You 2:31
- 5 Suzanne Standout 3:17
- 6 Soon Is Slipping Away 2:54
- 7 Sunshine (Soleil) 3:46
- 8 I Just Want to Be Alone (J’ai coupé le téléphone) Standout 3:09
- 9 Times Passing By (Au fil des nuits et des journées) 2:07
- 10 Midnight Blues (L’Heure bleue) 1:51
- 11 In the Sky (Il voyage) 2:13
- 12 Why Even Try (À quoi ça sert) 3:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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