Perséides
Cœur de pirate · 2021
25 min · 10 tracks · folk music
Intimate melodies weave through poetic storytelling, creating a serene tapestry of nostalgia and reflection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sacré‐Cœur — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its delicate instrumentation and evocative imagery that captures a sense of longing and place.
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Kamouraska — The song's reflective nature and vivid descriptions create a strong emotional connection, embodying the album’s exploration of memory and geography.
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Lost River — With its haunting melody and lyrical exploration of loss, this track exemplifies the album's thematic journey through personal landscapes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Intimate melodies and poetic storytelling create a reflective experience throughout the album.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of soft piano and acoustic guitar, creating a gentle backdrop for the vocals.
- Each track maintains a slow to mid-tempo pace, with minimal percussion that emphasizes the lyrical content.
- The lyrics are structured in a narrative style, often reflecting personal experiences and evoking vivid imagery.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short, contemplative listening sessions
- intimate, nostalgic soundscapes
- delicate melodies for reflection
- gradual emotional explorations
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on April 30, 2021, Perséides marks Cœur de pirate's fifth studio album, following the acclaimed album En cas de tempête, ce jardin sera fermé. At this point, she had established herself as a leading voice in French pop music and folk, known for her emotive lyrics and piano-driven compositions.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lisa Hannigan· Regina Spektor· Norah Jones
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Frelighsburg
The narrative shifts from personal reminiscence to a broader reflection on nature's role in shaping identity.
This transition deepens the connection between individual experience and collective memory, illustrating how environment influences personal stories.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sacré‐Cœur 2:22
- 2 Kamouraska 2:02
- 3 Arvida 1:59
- 4 Isle‐aux‐Coudres 2:53
- 5 Frelighsburg 1:59
- 6 Les Éboulements 3:09
- 7 Lost River 2:55
- 8 Saint‐Irénée 2:04
- 9 Rivière‐Éternité 3:09
- 10 Notre‐Dame‐du‐Portage 2:50
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