Play blessures
Alain Bashung · 1982
58 min · 13 tracks · new wave · pop rock · trip hop
An eclectic mix of new wave and pop rock, woven together with surreal lyrics and innovative arrangements.
Play blessures is an album by Alain Bashung, released in 1982. An eclectic mix of new wave and pop rock, woven together with surreal lyrics and innovative arrangements. 'Play blessures' is notable for its critical acclaim and commercial success, providing Bashung with his first major radio hits. The album's unique blend of genres influenced the French rock landscape and contributed to the emergence of the new wave movement in France during the early 1980s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Play blessures sound like?
An eclectic mix of new wave and pop rock, woven together with surreal lyrics and innovative arrangements. Rooted in new wave and pop rock.
What makes Play blessures by Alain Bashung notable?
'Play blessures' is notable for its critical acclaim and commercial success, providing Bashung with his first major radio hits. The album's unique blend of genres influenced the French rock landscape and contributed to the emergence of the new wave movement in France during the early 1980s. Released in 1982, 'Play blessures' was Alain Bashung's third album and marked his artistic breakthrough. Following the moderate success of his previous works, this album solidified his reputation in the French music scene and showcased a significant evolution in his songwriting and musical approach.
How many songs are on Play blessures?
Play blessures has 13 tracks, running approximately 58 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 C’est comment qu’on freine Standout 3:15
- 2 Scènes de manager 3:47
- 3 Volontaire 4:05
- 4 Prise femelle (instrumental) 1:07
- 5 Martine boude Standout 3:44
- 6 Lavabo 3:17
- 7 J’envisage 4:35
- 8 J’croise aux Hébrides 4:50
- 9 Junge Männer 2:29
- 10 Trompé d’érection 3:16
- 11 Strip Now Standout 4:37
- 12 Bistouri scalpel 4:18
- 13 Procession (instrumental) 14:48
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