Released in 1968, Brigitte Fontaine Est... ? marked a bold artistic leap for the French avant-garde singer, pushing boldly beyond traditional chanson to embrace British and American rock, pop, and folk influences while maintaining a distinctly unconventional spirit all her own. Widely regarded as one of the masterworks of French song, the album stands as a landmark recording that has only grown in stature over the decades.
This reissue from Wewantsounds elevates the listening experience with a beautifully produced 20-page bilingual booklet featuring rare photographs, complete lyrics, and an exceptional collection of essays and personal testimonies from collaborators including Jean-Claude Vannier, Pierre Barouh, and Jacques Higelin, alongside reflections by Laetitia Sadier and an introduction by Jeremy Allen. It is a richly documented presentation of an album that deserves to be heard and understood in its full cultural context.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Wewantsounds
- Genre: Pop
- Release Date: 10/10/2025
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TRACKS
A1. Il Pleut
A2. Le Beau Cancer
A3. Il Se Passe Des Choses
A4. Une Fois Mais Pas Deux
A5. L'Homme Objet
A6. Éternelle
B1. Blanche Neige
B2. Comme Rimbaud
B3. Dommage Que Tu Sois Mort
B4. Je Suis Inadaptée
B5. Cet Enfant Que Je T'Avais Fait
C1. Une Fois Mais Pas Deux (Demo)
C2. Éternelle (Demo)
C3. Il Se Passe Des Choses (Demo)
C4. Comme Rimbaud (Demo)
C5. Il Pleut (Demo)
C6. Blanche Neige (Demo)
C7. L'homme Objet (Demo)
C8. Dommage Que Tu Sois Mort (Demo)
C9. Le Beau Cancer (Instrumental)
D1. Une Fois Mais Pas Deux (Instrumental)
D2. Comme Rimbaud (Instrumental)
D3. Il Se Passe Des Choses (Instrumental)
D4. Je Suis Inadaptée (Instrumental)
D5. Dommage Que Tu Sois Mort (Instrumental)
D6. Éternelle (Instrumental)
D7. Il Pleut (1969 Niok Version)
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