Une Saison Volée
Françoiz Breut · 2005
48 min · 15 tracks
Ethereal melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a dreamlike soundscape that lingers in quiet contemplation.
Top tracks — play these first
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La Certitude — With its haunting vocals and rich arrangements, this track encapsulates the album's ethereal quality while addressing themes of certainty and doubt.
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Over All — This song features a captivating interplay of rhythmic elements and reflective lyrics, showcasing Breut's ability to marry melody with substance.
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Please Be Angry — The raw emotional intensity and dynamic shifts in this track highlight Breut's artistic range and willingness to explore complex feelings.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's ethereal sound and introspective lyrics create a cohesive and distinct listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief instrumental track that sets a contemplative tone before transitioning into lyrical pieces.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create an ethereal quality, particularly in 'La Certitude' and 'Le Ravin'.
- The use of varied instrumentation, including strings and soft percussion, enhances the dreamlike atmosphere throughout the record.
- The final track fades out gently, leaving a lingering sense of introspection that echoes the themes presented earlier.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- long, immersive listening sessions
- mellow, introspective moods
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2005, Une Saison Volée marked Françoiz Breut's third album, following her acclaimed work on Vingt à Trente Mille Jours. At this stage in her career, Breut was establishing herself firmly within the French chanson and indie pop scenes, showcasing her unique blend of poetic lyricism and atmospheric instrumentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lisa Hannigan· Sufjan Stevens· Alela Diane
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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La Certitude
A pivotal moment occurs when the song shifts from reflection to a direct confrontation with self-doubt.
This transition emphasizes the internal struggle central to the song's narrative, illustrating a departure from passive contemplation to active engagement.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 1:04
- 2 La Certitude 3:21
- 3 Over All 4:44
- 4 Le Ravin 2:51
- 5 La Vie devant soi 3:08
- 6 Tambours 0:13
- 7 Ultimo 2:41
- 8 Km 83 5:19
- 9 Sur le balcon 1:03
- 10 Une ville allongée sur le dos 4:27
- 11 La Boîte de nuit 3:39
- 12 Please Be Angry 4:05
- 13 Ciudad del mar 4:22
- 14 Le Premier Bonheur du jour 3:28
- 15 Contourne‐moi 4:26
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