Album Info
| Artist: | Renaud |
| Album: | Mistral Gagnant |
| Released: | France, 2022 |
Tracklist:
| A1 | Miss Maggie | 4:15 |
| A2 | La Pêche À La Ligne | 3:35 |
| A3 | Si T'Es Mon Pote | 4:03 |
| A4 | Mistral Gagnant | 2:47 |
| A5 | Trois Matelots | 4:50 |
| A6 | Tu Vas Au Bal ? | 1:15 |
| B1 | Morts Les Enfants | 4:01 |
| B2 | Baby-Sitting Blues | 3:51 |
| B3 | P'tite Conne | 3:38 |
| B4 | Le Retour De La Pepette | 3:51 |
| B5 | Fatigué | 5:15 |
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Description
The breath before the second refrain of Mistral gagnant still catches you off guard. Renaud keeps the arrangement spare, letting that lullaby drift like a memory while the lyric lands with his plainspoken tenderness. Then he flips the mood on Miss Maggie, sharpening the satire with a brisk backbeat and a melody you’ll hum while side-eyeing the headlines.
Mistral Gagnant (1985) is the set where his street poet voice graduates to timeless chanson. On this LP, the songs open up; there’s more space around the vocal, and imaging snaps into focus so the guitars and keys sit naturally. It’s a record that sits comfortably next to Jacques Brel on your shelf, but trades grand gesture for wry, everyday detail.
If you’d rather order online, you can buy Renaud records online with us. Lyrics are in French, but the intent carries, whether he’s whispering to a child or poking at power.
Longtime fans will appreciate how clean the acoustic textures feel, and newcomers get a true doorway into Renaud’s sweetest and sharpest writing. A classic that rewards close listening without ever getting fussy.
We make it easy to buy Renaud records online or pick up a copy in our Melbourne record shop.
