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Areski & Brigette 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 Peter's denial and a poetic acknowledgement. On 'C est 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.

Tracklist
  • 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 B'lier Touffu
    13. Insert
    14. Je Ne Connais Pas Cet Homme
    15. Nous Ne Pourrons Plus Dormir
    16. La Morvien
    17. Le Silence
    18. Final

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