About this album
Where they were
Released on March 10, 2003, 'Humaine' marked Hélène Ségara's debut album, establishing her presence in the French pop music scene. Following her success as a backing vocalist for the musical 'Roméo et Juliette', this album showcased her powerful voice and songwriting abilities, setting the stage for her future career.
Why it matters
'Humaine' achieved significant commercial success, peaking at number two on the French Albums Chart and earning Ségara a NRJ Music Award nomination for Francophone Revelation of the Year. The album's fusion of pop and variety styles helped define early 2000s French pop music, influencing subsequent artists in the genre.
Essential tracks
- "Humaine" — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of vulnerability and self-discovery, showcasing Ségara's emotive vocal delivery.
- "L'amour est un soleil" — This song highlights Ségara's ability to convey deep emotion through melody and lyrics, making it one of the standout tracks.
- "Ma vie tient en deux mots" — With its catchy chorus and relatable sentiment, this track exemplifies Ségara's knack for writing accessible yet poignant pop songs.
Release Date
March 10, 2003
Artist Origin
France
Tracklist
- 1 Humaine 5:29
- 2 Encore une fois 3:55
- 3 L'amour est un soleil 4:06
- 4 Elle rentrait de l'école 4:14
- 5 Regarde 3:49
- 6 On ne dit pas 3:36
- 7 L'île de nous 4:15
- 8 Petite vie 4:15
- 9 On oublie jamais rien, on vit avec 5:07
- 10 Ma vie tient en deux mots 3:09
- 11 Je n'oublie que toi 3:10
- 12 Petites douleurs 3:29
- 13 Tant bien que mal 3:29
- 14 Je rêve 3:59