Areski & Brigitte Fontaine

Je Ne Connais Pas Cet Homme

Following their groundbreaking collaboration with the Art Ensemble of Chicago, Comme à la Radio, Areski and Brigitte Fontaine began recording almost exclusively together as a duo. Originally released in 1973, Je Ne Connais Pas Cet Homme is their first record billed under both names. Deeply rooted in North African and European folk traditions, the album features evocative vignettes with breezy vocals and minimal accompaniment of classical guitar, strings and woodwinds. As always, there is a mercurial quality to their lyrics. The title track (translated as "I Do Not Know This Man") suggests at once Apostle Peters denial and a poetic acknowledgement. On "Cest Normal" Fontaine playfully questions the status quo while Areski offers satirical answers. What makes Je Ne Connais Pas Cet Homme one of their best-loved albums, though, is its remarkable sense of intimacy-as if Areski and Fontaine beckon listeners into their strange and beautiful world. This first-time domestic release continues Superior Viaducts reissue campaign of Fontaines classic 70s catalog..

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LP - 1 disk
Release date
12-05-2015
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475367
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0857176003447
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TRACKS

Disk 1

1. DEPUIS
2. J'AI 26 ANS, MADAME
3. LA FILLE DU CUR
4. COMMENT CA VA
5. MONTPARNASSE
6. LA RECHERCHE DE L'HIVER
7. LES BLANCHISSEUSES
8. C'EST NORMAL
9. DIS-MOI
10. INSERT
11. ON N'EST PAS DES ARBRES
12. LA RENARDE ET LE BELIER TOUFFU
13. INSERT
14. JE NE CONNAIS PAS CET HOMME
15. NOUS NE POURRONS PLUS DORMIR
16. LA MORVIEN
17. LE SILENCE
18. FINAL