Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful storytelling with friends
- wave-like pacing for engagement
- heartfelt moments of nostalgia
- quick bursts of lyrical wit
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1996, Renaud was already an established figure in French chanson, having released several successful albums since his debut in 1975. 'Renaud chante Brassens' marked a significant moment as it was a tribute to Georges Brassens, showcasing Renaud's deep respect for French musical heritage while also reinvigorating his own career amidst personal challenges.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gérard Manset· Francis Cabrel· Jean-Jacques Goldman
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Je suis un voyou 2:31
- 2 La Marine 2:42
- 3 Le Gorille 3:24
- 4 La Chasse aux papillons 2:06
- 5 Comme hier 1:45
- 6 Les Amoureux des bancs publics 2:53
- 7 Brave Margot 3:14
- 8 Hécatombe 1:57
- 9 La Mauvaise Herbe 2:49
- 10 Le Mauvais Sujet repenti 2:24
- 11 La Légende de la nonne 3:18
- 12 Auprès de mon arbre 3:05
- 13 Gastibelza (L’Homme à la carabine) 2:13
- 14 Les Croquants 2:33
- 15 Philistins 1:52
- 16 Le Vieux Léon 3:40
- 17 Le Père Noël et la petite fille 2:14
- 18 La Femme d’Hector 4:06
- 19 Le Bistrot 2:46
- 20 L’Orage 3:02
- 21 Jeanne 3:07
- 22 La Complainte des filles de joie 2:39
- 23 Les Illusions perdues 1:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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