Jacques Dutronc Il est Cinq Heures

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• Il est cinq heures, released in 1968, is the second studio album by Jacques Dutronc and a defining statement of 1960s French pop. Blending garage rock, chanson, and satire, Dutronc captures the restless spirit of Paris through clever wordplay and vibrant arrangements. The albums title track, Il est cinq heures, Paris sveille, became an anthemits vivid depiction of the city at dawn reflecting both affection and irony. Elsewhere, the record moves between swaggering rockers and more reflective songs, showcasing Dutroncs knack for balancing humor with sophistication.

  What makes Il est cinq heures remarkable is its wit and cultural resonance. Dutroncs deliveryhalf smirk, half poetrypaired with Jacques Lanzmanns sharp lyrics and bold production, gives the album a timeless energy. Its an essential piece of French pop history, a record that captures the cool confidence and sly intelligence of its era while still feeling alive and immediate today.

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• Artist: Jacques Dutronc Label: Disques Vogue, Legacy, Sony Music Format: LP Units: 1 Country: France Genre: Global Style: Beat, Chanson, Garage Rock, Pop Rock, Psychedelic Rock

• A1 Comment Elles Dorment
  A2 Fais Pas Ci, Fais Pas a
  A3 La Mtaphore
  A4 La Publicit
  A5 L’Augmentation
  A6 Hippie Hippie Hourrah
  B1 Il Est Cinq Heures, Paris S’veille
  B2 Les Mtamorphoses
  B3 a Prend, a N’Prend Pas
  B4 Les Rois De La Rforme
  B5 Le Courrier Du Cur
  B6 Le Plus Difficile