Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions gradual builds and payoffs
- 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.
- If you like
- new wave
Paradize is an album by Indochine, released in 2002. A vibrant fusion of new wave and rock, with anthemic choruses and eclectic instrumentation that captures the spirit of early 2000s France. 'Paradize' achieved significant commercial success, debuting at number one on the French Albums Chart and receiving platinum certification within weeks. The single 'J'ai demandé à la lune' became a cultural phenomenon, often cited as one of their most beloved tracks, helping to cement Indochine's resurgence in the early 2000s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Paradize sound like?
A vibrant fusion of new wave and rock, with anthemic choruses and eclectic instrumentation that captures the spirit of early 2000s France. Rooted in new wave.
What makes Paradize by Indochine notable?
'Paradize' achieved significant commercial success, debuting at number one on the French Albums Chart and receiving platinum certification within weeks. The single 'J'ai demandé à la lune' became a cultural phenomenon, often cited as one of their most beloved tracks, helping to cement Indochine's resurgence in the early 2000s. 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.
Who is Paradize for?
Paradize works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and gradual builds and payoffs.
How many songs are on Paradize?
Paradize has 15 tracks, running approximately 72 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Paradize 4:50
- 2 Electrastar Standout 5:30
- 3 Punker Standout 2:50
- 4 Mao Boy! 5:42
- 5 J'ai demandé à la lune Standout 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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