A remarkable excavation of French DIY music history, Kiosque D'Orphée (Une Épopée De L'Autoproduction En France - 1973/1991) is a carefully curated compilation assembled by Paris label Born Bad Records. It draws from the archives of Kiosque d'Orphée, a French record manufacturer that allowed self-producing artists to press their own records without the backing of a traditional label — giving a voice to countless musicians who would have otherwise gone unheard. The result is a sweeping, genre-defying journey through nearly two decades of homegrown French creativity.
Spanning folk, psych-pop, prog, jazz, rock, and beyond, this collection captures the raw charm and adventurous spirit of artists who recorded entirely on their own terms. Highlights include the eerie psych-pop of Mar Vista, an epic prog-folk odyssey about Vikings, and a wealth of other quirky, genre-bending gems that have remained largely obscure until now. For fans of world music, outsider sounds, and adventurous crate-digging, this is a genuinely fascinating document of a forgotten corner of musical history.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Born Bad Records
- Genre: Electronic, Jazz, Rock, Pop, Folk, World, & Country
- Release Date: 02/02/2024
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TRACKS
A1. Her Eyes Are Closed
A2. Kennlisch
A3. Crystalzed
A4. Girl Like You
A5. Fana Stickle
B1. Viking
B2. Symphonie Pour 3 Oeufs Brouillés
B3. Friendship
B4. Les Éléphants
C1. Flashes
C2. Cipangu
D1. Polaris
D2. Force
D3. Frustré
D4. Black Witch
E1. Voyage Sans Retour
E2. Ballade Aux Châtaignes Tombées
E3. X Kmh
E4. Baoum
E5. Stormy Sunday
F1. Silence Entre Nos Larmes
F2. Le Chemin Du Silence Part 2
F3. Les Epaves - Edit
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