Brigitte Fontaine - Brigitte Fontaine - LP - Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

Brigitte Fontaine’s 1972 self-titled album stands as a bold testament to the boundless possibilities of French chanson fused with folk and avant-garde sensibilities. Fontaine, always an uncompromising artist, uses this record to dissolve the lines between poetry, political provocation, and sonic exploration. Her collaborations with the legendary Art Ensemble of Chicago and producer Areski Belkacem result in arrangements that at once feel intimate and unsettling. Acoustic guitars and haunting woodwinds weave around Fontaine’s singular, spoken-sung vocals, creating a soundscape that is as playful as it is radical. Lyrically, the album is a labyrinth—cryptic, whimsical, and fiercely intelligent—inviting listeners to engage with each phrase on multiple levels. This is not music designed for background listening; it demands (and rewards) full attention. For collectors, this LP is essential: a touchstone of France’s experimental folk movement and a rare example of an artist fearlessly charting her own course. Fontaine’s work here continues to inspire musicians and writers alike, making this album a must for anyone drawn to the unconventional, the poetic, and the daringly original. Track List: A1 - Brigitte - 2:07 A2 - Pour Le Patron - 0:45 A3 - Moi Aussi - 2:30 A4 - Famille - 0:10 A5 - L'Auberge - 4:56 A6 - Premier Juillet - 1:52 A7 - Le Dragon - 2:04 A8 - Vingt Secondes - 0:20 B1 - Eros - 3:06 B2 - Une Minute Cinquante-Cinq - 1:55 B3 - Où Vas-Tu Petit Garçon - 3:45 B4 - Marcelle - 3:40 B5 - Merry-Go-Round - 3:55