Roulette russe
Alain Bashung · 1979
40 min · 12 tracks · new wave · pop rock · trip hop
A kaleidoscopic blend of new wave and rock, infused with Bashung's characteristic lyricism and eclectic arrangements.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short, engaging listening sessions
- quirky, playful lyrical themes
- varied emotional landscapes
- dynamic shifts in mood
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on March 1, 1979, 'Roulette russe' was Alain Bashung's third studio album, coming after his breakthrough with 'L'album de la honte'. This album marked a significant shift as he began to incorporate more experimental sounds and lyrical complexity, establishing himself as a pivotal figure in the French rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jean-Michel Jarre· David Bowie· Mylène Farmer
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Je fume pour oublier que tu bois 4:14
- 2 Station service 3:19
- 3 Elsass blues 3:19
- 4 Y’a un Yéti 2:37
- 5 Guru, tu es mon Führer de vivre 3:07
- 6 Milliards de nuits dans le frigo 2:47
- 7 Pas question que j’perde le feeling 3:55
- 8 Bijou, bijou 4:07
- 9 Les Petits Enfants 1:12
- 10 Toujours sur la ligne blanche 4:39
- 11 Squeeze 3:29
- 12 C’est la faute à Dylan 3:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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