Tricycle
Daniel Bélanger · 1999
233 min · 43 tracks · pop music
Eclectic pop melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a whimsical yet contemplative atmosphere throughout the album.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sortez-moi de moi — This track captures the essence of the album with its introspective lyrics and captivating melody, highlighting Bélanger's ability to blend vulnerability with catchy pop sensibilities.
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Mon retour — With its reflective tone and rich instrumentation, this song stands out for its emotional depth, showcasing Bélanger's skillful songwriting and arrangement.
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Le Parapluie — This lengthy track explores themes of protection and reassurance with layered vocals and intricate musicality, exemplifying Bélanger’s artistic growth on this album.
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À la vie, à l’amour — The song encapsulates a sense of optimism amid life’s challenges, using vibrant imagery that resonates deeply with listeners while demonstrating Bélanger's lyrical prowess.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical explorations of emotion
- dynamic journey with peaks
- patient unfolding of themes
- headphone detail hunting
- for reflective afternoons
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer concise, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1999, Tricycle is Daniel Bélanger's third studio album, following his breakthrough record, Les Insomniaques s’amusent. At this point in his career, Bélanger was solidifying his unique sound and lyrical style, further establishing his presence in the Canadian pop music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pierre Lapointe· Marie-Pierre Arthur· Karkwa
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Sortez-moi de moi
The moment shifts from longing to a plea for liberation from internal struggles, marking a pivotal emotional turn in the song.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 La Folie en quatre 3:58
- 2 Mon retour 4:00
- 3 Ma dépendance 3:59
- 4 Sortez-moi de moi 6:05
- 5 L’Autruche 2:37
- 6 Le Parapluie 8:33
- 7 Jamais les heures 4:45
- 8 Opium 5:05
- 9 Bon souvenir 1:28
- 10 Ces bottes sont faites pour marcher 2:35
- 11 Donne-moi ta bouche 4:05
- 12 Sensation 4:02
- 13 À la vie, à l’amour 3:40
- 14 Ah ! Ce qu’on est bien… (extrait) 4:30
- 15 Chaque jour se vit d’espérance 17:45
Disc 2
- 1 Quatre saisons dans le désordre 6:39
- 2 Sortez-moi de moi 5:41
- 3 Sèche tes pleurs 4:22
- 4 Cruel 3:39
- 5 Projection dans le bleu 5:14
- 6 Monsieur Verbêtre 3:53
- 7 Imparfait 4:01
- 8 Désespéré 5:13
- 9 Le Bonheur 7:32
- 10 Quand le jour se lève 3:50
- 11 Opium 7:08
- 12 Primate électrique 3:00
- 13 Si tu pars (improvisation libre) 4:17
- 14 Est-ce en sol? (montage-tests de son) 13:32
Disc 3
- 1 Planète solitude 2:00
- 2 Ensorcelée 5:08
- 3 J’fais de moi un homme 3:32
- 4 Les Deux Printemps 3:47
- 5 Projection dans le bleu 2:59
- 6 California 3:39
- 7 Les Temps fous 4:20
- 8 Le Bonheur 5:55
- 9 Les Vieux Entrepôts 3:39
- 10 Respirer dans l’eau 4:13
- 11 En mon bonheur (Tout toi me manque) 3:36
- 12 Assurancez-vous 2:50
- 13 Poulet tandouri 1:39
- 14 Florence ! 30:37
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