Autour de Lucie - L'Echapee Belle

Limited editition dark red vinyl

Autour de Lucie's 1994 debut gets the vinyl reissue treatment!

Cut by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio

Part of the late 1990s French language pop resurgence ushered in by Gainsbourg reissues and the emergence of staples such as Stereolab, Air, and April March

More than 25 years after their buoyant & breezy electro-acoustic debut busted language barriers showing that French language music could build a buzz on all sides of the Atlantic, Autour de Lucie's debut finally gets the vinyl treatment!

"The French pop outfit Autour de Lucie originated in Paris in early 1993, when angelic chanteuse Valérie Leulliot met guitarist Olivier Durand while working odd jobs. The two decided they wanted to make music instead of becoming a part of the working class norm and formed a band, mimicking the likes of some of their favorite artists. The band welcomed bassist Fabrice Dumont later that spring and Autour de Lucie inked a deal with the Le Village Vert label, preparing for their premier debut L'Échapée Belle (1994). Whirlwind changes within the band took place over the course of three years with Jean-Pierre Ensuque replacing Durand in 1995. A year later, Autour de Lucie moved on to Nettwerk and issued a sophomore effort entitled Immobile (1997). Tours across the globe and a spot on 1998's Lilith Fair also gained Autour de Lucie a wide following, fervent fans falling for the intriguing European flair from the band, and Leulliot's graceful stage persona." — AllMusic

SIDE A

1. L’ACCORD PARFAIT

2. LA BALLADE DU DÉSERTEUR

3. LE CIELS DE TRAÎNE

4. LE TOURNESOL

5. ISLAND

SIDE B

1. COMME SI DE RIEN N’ÉTAIT

2. AU LARGE DÉJÀ

3. CE QUE L’ON TAIT

4. LES ANOMALIES

5. MARIE (CEUX QUI NE RÊVENT PAS AUX ÉTOILES)

6. LES BROUILLONS

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