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Paradize

Indochine · 2002

72 min · 15 tracks · new wave

A vibrant fusion of new wave and rock, with anthemic choruses and eclectic instrumentation that captures the spirit of early 2000s France.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • wave-like pacing experiences

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — Marked a successful comeback and solidified their status in French music.
Themes
early 2000s France· rebellious youth culture· electronic rock fusion
Career context
Released on March 12, 2002, 'Paradize' marked Indochine's comeback after a period of relative silence following their 1996 album 'Dancetaria'. The album solidified their status in the French music scene, showcasing their evolution while retaining the characteristic sound that had defined their earlier success.
Stylistic neighbors
Depeche Mode· The Cure· Duran Duran
If this clicks, go next to
Les Divisions de la joie — Continues the vibrant sound with an evolved energy and themes from Paradize.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Talkie Walkie by Air — Shares a dreamy electronic vibe and eclectic instrumentation from the early 2000s French scene.
United by Phoenix — Combines catchy melodies with a vibrant rock-electronic blend, capturing youthful rebellion.
Dead Cities, Red Seas & Lost Ghosts by M83 — Explores atmospheric soundscapes and anthemic choruses, resonating with early 2000s French aesthetics.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "Paradize".

  • 1 Paradize Start here 4:50
  • 2 Electrastar 5:30
  • 3 Punker 2:50
  • 4 Mao Boy! 5:42
  • 5 J'ai demandé à la lune 3:29
  • 6 Dunkerque 5:48
  • 7 Like a Monster 3:56
  • 8 Le Grand Secret 5:50
  • 9 La Nuit des fées 4:58
  • 10 Marilyn 5:54
  • 11 Le Manoir 5:04
  • 12 Popstitute 3:59
  • 13 Dark 4:37
  • 14 Comateen I 6:07
  • 15 Un singe en hiver 3:45

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