Top tracks — play these first
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À nos enfants Start here — This opening track sets the emotional tone of the album with its poignant lyrics about hope and future generations, showcasing Anggun's powerful vocal delivery.
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Perfect World — The song presents a catchy melody paired with reflective lyrics on societal ideals, making it an anthem for those seeking change while emphasizing Anggun's versatility.
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Née quelque part — A cover of the classic song, Anggun infuses it with fresh emotion and cultural resonance that connects listeners to themes of belonging and identity.
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Il suffit — This track highlights Anggun's ability to fuse pop sensibilities with deeper lyrical content, creating a relatable yet profound listening experience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends heartfelt ballads with rhythmic pop, showcasing Anggun's vocal finesse but lacks strong cohesion.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate diverse instrumentation, including strings and world music elements, enhancing the global influences present in the sound.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- introspective and reflective moods
- steady, consistent energy levels
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and relevance after a hiatus, receiving critical acclaim.
- Themes
- future generations· cultural bridging
- Career context
- Toujours un ailleurs marks Anggun's return after a hiatus following her 2012 album, Echoes. By 2015, she had solidified her status as a prominent figure in the international music scene, especially within the Francophone market. This album showcases her evolution as an artist who bridges cultural boundaries while maintaining her roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Siti Nurhaliza· Nina Zilli· yuna
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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À nos enfants
The narrative shifts from personal reflection to collective responsibility towards future generations.
This transition emphasizes a communal bond that links individual experiences to broader societal issues, enhancing the song's impact.
Tracklist
- 1 À nos enfants Start here 3:36
- 2 Nos vies parallèles 3:29
- 3 Face au vent 3:41
- 4 Perfect World 3:40
- 5 À quelques pas de nous 3:20
- 6 Mon capitaine 3:37
- 7 Toujours un ailleurs 4:08
- 8 Née quelque part 3:40
- 9 La promesse 4:06
- 10 Est‐ce que tu viendras ? 3:59
- 11 Il suffit 4:40
- 12 Aucune différence 3:46
- 13 Un jour à la fois 4:35
- 14 Perfect World (French acoustic version) 3:47
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Recto Verso
Zaz
Shares a similar blend of heartfelt storytelling with global influences and dynamic vocal delivery.
The Missing Room
Moriarty
Combines rich cultural elements with emotive ballads and a diverse sonic palette, echoing Anggun's style.
The Shape of a Broken Heart
Imany
Features soulful vocals and introspective themes, resonating with the emotional depth found in Anggun's work.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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