Plus grandir cover

Plus grandir

Mylène Farmer · 1985

6 min · 2 tracks · pop music

A moody blend of synth-pop and ethereal wave, layered with haunting vocals and introspective lyrics that evoke a sense of longing.

Top tracks — play these first

  • →
    Plus grandir — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its exploration of growth and self-discovery, set against a backdrop of haunting synths that define Farmer's sound.
  • →
    Chloé — Chloé showcases Farmer's ethereal vocal style and introduces listeners to her lyrical depth, contrasting innocence with darker undertones through its melodic structure.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

64 /100
Treeline
Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album combines lush synths with introspective lyrics, showcasing strong composition and craft while maintaining distinctiveness in sound.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of lush synth textures that create a rich sonic backdrop for the introspective lyrics.
  • Tracks often employ layered vocal harmonies, enhancing the emotional weight of the themes explored.
  • The lyrical content frequently revisits motifs of growth and melancholy, which are woven into both the melodies and arrangements.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Plus grandir 4:03
  • 2 Chloé 2:30

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata