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Putain de camion

Renaud · 1988

51 min · 12 tracks · chanson

A poignant blend of storytelling and melody that captures the essence of French chanson with raw emotion.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • poignant storytelling with emotion
  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • for afternoon listening
  • captivating narratives throughout tracks

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer instant gratification pieces

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1988, 'Putain de camion' marked Renaud's return after a brief hiatus following his successful album 'Mistral gagnant'. At this point in his career, Renaud was solidifying his status as a leading figure in French music, combining social commentary with personal narratives.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Jonathan 5:00
  • 2 Il pleut 2:56
  • 3 La Mère à Titi 5:10
  • 4 Triviale poursuite 6:15
  • 5 Me jette pas 4:42
  • 6 Rouge-gorge 2:10
  • 7 Allongés sous les vagues 4:01
  • 8 Cent ans 2:54
  • 9 Socialiste 3:40
  • 10 Petite 4:42
  • 11 Chanson dégueulasse 4:57
  • 12 Putain de camion 5:02

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