Vingt à Trente Mille Jours
Françoiz Breut · 2000
50 min · 14 tracks
A dreamy blend of ethereal vocals and intricate instrumentation that evokes the feeling of drifting through time and memory.
Top tracks — play these first
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Derrière le grand filtre — This opening track sets a reflective tone for the album with its haunting melodies and evocative lyrics, effectively drawing the listener into Breut's world.
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Vingt à trente mille jours — The title track encapsulates the thematic core of the album, exploring concepts of time and existence through poetic imagery and a captivating arrangement.
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La Chanson d’Hélène — This song showcases Breut’s signature delicate vocal style paired with rich harmonies, illustrating her ability to blend emotional depth with melodic beauty.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- atmospheric background focus
- dynamic emotional journeys
- contemplative late-night vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the release of Vingt à Trente Mille Jours in 2000, Françoiz Breut was solidifying her presence in the French music scene after her debut album, which had garnered her a dedicated following. This album marked her artistic evolution as she explored more complex themes and sounds, building on the foundation laid by her earlier work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lisa Hannigan· Sufjan Stevens· Alela Diane
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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L’Origine du monde
Imagery shifts from abstract to concrete, grounding existential reflections in vivid personal experiences.
This shift anchors the listener in a specific emotional landscape, contrasting with the more abstract themes present throughout other songs.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Derrière le grand filtre 5:53
- 2 Si tu disais 2:26
- 3 L’Affaire d’un jour 3:43
- 4 Portsmouth 2:56
- 5 L’Origine du monde 2:46
- 6 Vingt à trente mille jours 5:03
- 7 La Chanson d’Hélène 3:50
- 8 Silhouette minuscule 4:15
- 9 Sans souci 3:09
- 10 La nuit repose 3:22
- 11 L’Heure bleue 4:22
- 12 Il n’y a pas d’hommes dans les coulisses 2:35
- 13 Le Verre pilé 4:38
- 14 Je ne veux pas quitter 1:53
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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