Darlène

Hubert Lenoir - Darlène
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Based on 37 ratings
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February 2, 2018 / Release Date
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hmj
70

The argument that an artist "doing what they want to do" almost inherently makes good music is often made. I personally disagree with this. If Radiohead really wants to make a hip-hop album, it won't mean it will be inherently good. Of course, we would respect the decision that they made said record and are doing what they want to do. But, in no universe does it mean that it's automatically a good album.

Now, there are some exceptions to this rule. "Darlène" is an ... read more

Slush_Puppy
78

The first half of this album is near perfect glam rock. I do like the second half's jazz fusion instrumentals but it doesn't live up to the expectations set in the first songs.

seboune
92

L’audace et la liberté qu’il s’est permis en créant ‘Darlène’ est magnifique et tellement inspirante. C’est un massif ’fuck you’ aux conventions; ça paraît dans les paroles autant que dans les instrumentaux. Et en même temps je trouve que ‘Cent-treizième rue’ pourrait littéralement être une soundtrack de Mario Kart. Oui, c’est intéressant à ce ... read more

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Track List

  1. Fille de personne I
  2. Fille de personne II
  3. Fille de personne III
  4. J.-C.
  5. Recommencer
  6. Wild and Free
  7. Ton hôtel
  8. Darlène, Darling
  9. Momo
  10. Cent-treizième rue
  11. Si on s'y mettait

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Added on: February 7, 2018