Brigitte Fontaine "Brigitte Fontaine Est Folle" LP

Double LP version. Wewantsounds reissues French pop icon Brigitte Fontaine's landmark 1968 album Brigitte Fontaine Est Folle, originally released on the cult label Saravah and arranged by Jean-Claude Vannier. This special, approved by the artist, features the original album, newly remastered from the original tapes, along with demos, instrumentals, and a live rendition of "Il Pleut" recorded for France Inter/ORTF. The release also includes a 20-page bilingual booklet with introductions by journalist Jeremy Allen and Stereolab's Laetitia Sadier, essays by Brigitte Fontaine's biographer Benoît Mouchart and Benjamin Barouh, plus full lyrics and rare archival photos. Brigitte Fontaine needs no introduction. An inspiring figure in French music since the 1960s, she has long been revered by a wide array of musicians -- from Stereolab to Sonic Youth, Beck, and Jarvis Cocker. Originally released in 1968 on Pierre Barouh's cult Saravah label, Brigitte Fontaine Est Folle shattered conventions. Fusing Fontaine's lyrical brilliance -- tackling themes like death, social revolt, and female desire -- with Vannier's lush, funky arrangements, the pair created a work that was ahead of its time. The release offers a selection of rare and previously unreleased recordings, including demos -- recently unearthed by the album's composer, Olivier Bloch-Lainé -- instrumentals showcasing Vannier's skills, and a groundbreaking 1969 live rendition of "Il Pleut" recorded for France Inter/ORTF. This version features Malachi Favors on bass, forming a direct link to her next LP, Comme à la Radio, recorded with the Art Ensemble of Chicago. Rebellious, witty and timeless, Brigitte Fontaine Est Folle is a landmark work by an artist who not only redefined French pop but also expanded its boundaries on the international scene. This deluxe edition stands as a vital document of her enduring legacy and one of the most original voices in modern music.

Track List:
01.    Il Pleut    
02.    Le Beau Cancer   
03.    Il Se Passe Des Choses  
04.    Une Fois Mais Pas Deux    
05.    L'homme Objet    
06.    Éternelle    
07.    Une Fois Mais Pas Deux - Demo   
08.    Éternelle - Demo    
09.    Il Se Passe Des Choses - Demo   
10.    Comme Rimbaud - Demo    
11.    Il Pleut - Demo    
12.    Blanche Neige - Demo   
13.    L'homme Objet - Demo   
14.    Dommage Que Tu Sois Mort - Demo    
15.    Le Beau Cancer - Instrumental    
16.    Blanche Neige 
17.    Comme Rimbaud
18.    Dommage Que Tu Sois Mort  
19.    Je Suis Inadaptée    
20.    Cet Enfant Que Je T'avais Fait    
21.    Une Fois Mais Pas Deux - Instrumental    
22.    Comme Rimbaud - Instrumental   
23.    Il Se Passe Des Choses - Instrumental    
24.    Je Suis Inadaptée - Instrumental   
25.    Dommage Que Tu Sois Mort - Instrumental    
26.    Éternelle - Instrumental    
27.    Il Pleut - 1969 Niok Version