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RELEASE DATE: 11/6/2026
Double LP version. Wewantsounds presents Comme à la Radio: On Air, a limited-edition companion to its expanded edition of Brigitte Fontaine's landmark 1970 album Comme à la Radio. Featuring previously unreleased live recordings made for the French ORTF radio between 1969 and 1971 with Areski Belkacem and a host of outstanding musicians, the set is complemented by unissued studio recordings, including two instrumental versions of the title track and the complete 10-minute take of "Leo." Newly remastered from the original tapes, Comme à la Radio: On Air offers a unique insight into the making of one of the most groundbreaking works in French music. The package also includes a four-page bilingual booklet featuring an essay by Brigitte Fontaine biographer Benoît Mouchart and an introduction by Saravah's Benjamin Barouh. This companion collection uncovers a remarkable selection of previously unreleased live and studio recordings dating from 1969 to 1971, offering an unprecedented insight into one of the most adventurous bodies of work in French music. The first part brings together a series of live recordings made for the French ORTF radio between 1969 and 1971. Captured in different settings and featuring Areski Belkacem, Steve Potts, Robin Kenyatta, and Ronnie Beer, these performances trace the evolution of Fontaine's repertoire. The second part returns to the original Saravah studio sessions with a selection of previously unreleased recordings that illuminate the making of the album. Highlights include the original instrumental version of the title track alongside a previously unheard alternate take, revealing the extraordinary interplay between the musicians. Together, these recordings offer a fascinating glimpse into the creative process behind one of the defining albums of the French avant-garde. Together with the expanded edition of Comme à la Radio this second set offers the most comprehensive insight to date into the making of Brigitte Fontaine's landmark album and the boundless creativity that surrounded it. Limited to 2,000 copies worldwide
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WWSCD 128CD
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$16.00
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RELEASE DATE: 11/6/2026
Wewantsounds presents Comme à la Radio: On Air, a limited-edition companion to its expanded edition of Brigitte Fontaine's landmark 1970 album Comme à la Radio. Featuring previously unreleased live recordings made for the French ORTF radio between 1969 and 1971 with Areski Belkacem and a host of outstanding musicians, the set is complemented by unissued studio recordings, including two instrumental versions of the title track and the complete 10-minute take of "Leo." Newly remastered from the original tapes, Comme à la Radio: On Air offers a unique insight into the making of one of the most groundbreaking works in French music. The package also includes a four-page bilingual booklet featuring an essay by Brigitte Fontaine biographer Benoît Mouchart and an introduction by Saravah's Benjamin Barouh. This companion collection uncovers a remarkable selection of previously unreleased live and studio recordings dating from 1969 to 1971, offering an unprecedented insight into one of the most adventurous bodies of work in French music. The first part brings together a series of live recordings made for the French ORTF radio between 1969 and 1971. Captured in different settings and featuring Areski Belkacem, Steve Potts, Robin Kenyatta, and Ronnie Beer, these performances trace the evolution of Fontaine's repertoire. The second part returns to the original Saravah studio sessions with a selection of previously unreleased recordings that illuminate the making of the album. Highlights include the original instrumental version of the title track alongside a previously unheard alternate take, revealing the extraordinary interplay between the musicians. Together, these recordings offer a fascinating glimpse into the creative process behind one of the defining albums of the French avant-garde. Together with the expanded edition of Comme à la Radio this second set offers the most comprehensive insight to date into the making of Brigitte Fontaine's landmark album and the boundless creativity that surrounded it. Limited to 2,000 copies worldwide
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WWSLP 118LP
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$42.00
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RELEASE DATE: 10/23/2026
Double LP version. Wewantsounds reissues Brigitte Fontaine's landmark 1970 Saravah album Comme à la Radio, recorded with Areski Belkacem, Wadada Leo Smith, and the Art Ensemble of Chicago. This new edition pairs the original album with rare bonus material. The release is accompanied by a lavish 24-page bilingual booklet featuring an introduction by journalist Andy Beta, essays by Wadada Leo Smith, Brigitte Fontaine biographer Benoît Mouchart, and Benjamin Barouh, plus a recent interview with Brigitte Fontaine and the late Areski Belkacem. The booklet also includes complete lyrics and a selection of rare archival photographs by Jean-Pierre Leloir and Philippe Gras. Comme à la Radio was originally released in 1970 on Pierre Barouh's cult Saravah label, fusing Fontaine's radical lyricism with Areski Belkacem's minimalist compositions and the fearless improvisations of the Art Ensemble of Chicago and Wadada Leo Smith. Its title track has since become a cult classic in jazz and groove circles. The album has been newly remastered from the original tapes and is reissued featuring 11 bonus tracks. The original album is presented in restored clarity, while the bonus tracks gather rare non-album singles, English-language takes, alternate versions and previously unreleased instrumental recordings showcasing the Art Ensemble's artistry, including the elusive English version of Comme à la Radio, and a striking early version of "L'été L'été." Comme à la Radio stands as a visionary landmark of French music and a defining statement in Brigitte Fontaine's career. This expanded edition confirms its enduring influence more than fifty years after its original release. The reissue is announced alongside its companion Comme à la Radio On Air, a deluxe 2-LP set presenting previously unreleased ORTF live recordings and additional studio rarities.
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WWSCD 118CD
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$16.00
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RELEASE DATE: 10/23/2026
Wewantsounds reissues Brigitte Fontaine's landmark 1970 Saravah album Comme à la Radio, recorded with Areski Belkacem, Wadada Leo Smith, and the Art Ensemble of Chicago. This new edition pairs the original album with rare bonus material. The release is accompanied by a lavish 24-page bilingual booklet featuring an introduction by journalist Andy Beta, essays by Wadada Leo Smith, Brigitte Fontaine biographer Benoît Mouchart, and Benjamin Barouh, plus a recent interview with Brigitte Fontaine and the late Areski Belkacem. The booklet also includes complete lyrics and a selection of rare archival photographs by Jean-Pierre Leloir and Philippe Gras. Comme à la Radio was originally released in 1970 on Pierre Barouh's cult Saravah label, fusing Fontaine's radical lyricism with Areski Belkacem's minimalist compositions and the fearless improvisations of the Art Ensemble of Chicago and Wadada Leo Smith. Its title track has since become a cult classic in jazz and groove circles. The album has been newly remastered from the original tapes and is reissued featuring 11 bonus tracks. The original album is presented in restored clarity, while the bonus tracks gather rare non-album singles, English-language takes, alternate versions and previously unreleased instrumental recordings showcasing the Art Ensemble's artistry, including the elusive English version of Comme à la Radio, and a striking early version of "L'été L'été." Comme à la Radio stands as a visionary landmark of French music and a defining statement in Brigitte Fontaine's career. This expanded edition confirms its enduring influence more than fifty years after its original release. The reissue is announced alongside its companion Comme à la Radio On Air, a deluxe 2-LP set presenting previously unreleased ORTF live recordings and additional studio rarities.
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WWSCD 106CD
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Wewantsounds reissues French pop icon Brigitte Fontaine's landmark 1968 album Brigitte Fontaine Est Folle, originally released on the cult label Saravah and arranged by Jean-Claude Vannier. This special, approved by the artist, features the original album, newly remastered from the original tapes, along with demos, instrumentals, and a live rendition of "Il Pleut" recorded for France Inter/ORTF. The release also includes a 20-page bilingual booklet with introductions by journalist Jeremy Allen and Stereolab's Laetitia Sadier, essays by Brigitte Fontaine's biographer Benoît Mouchart and Benjamin Barouh, plus full lyrics and rare archival photos. Brigitte Fontaine needs no introduction. An inspiring figure in French music since the 1960s, she has long been revered by a wide array of musicians -- from Stereolab to Sonic Youth, Beck, and Jarvis Cocker. Originally released in 1968 on Pierre Barouh's cult Saravah label, Brigitte Fontaine Est Folle shattered conventions. Fusing Fontaine's lyrical brilliance -- tackling themes like death, social revolt, and female desire -- with Vannier's lush, funky arrangements, the pair created a work that was ahead of its time. The release offers a selection of rare and previously unreleased recordings, including demos -- recently unearthed by the album's composer, Olivier Bloch-Lainé -- instrumentals showcasing Vannier's skills, and a groundbreaking 1969 live rendition of "Il Pleut" recorded for France Inter/ORTF. This version features Malachi Favors on bass, forming a direct link to her next LP, Comme à la Radio, recorded with the Art Ensemble of Chicago. Rebellious, witty and timeless, Brigitte Fontaine Est Folle is a landmark work by an artist who not only redefined French pop but also expanded its boundaries on the international scene. This deluxe edition stands as a vital document of her enduring legacy and one of the most original voices in modern music.
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WWSLP 106LP
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Double LP version. Wewantsounds reissues French pop icon Brigitte Fontaine's landmark 1968 album Brigitte Fontaine Est Folle, originally released on the cult label Saravah and arranged by Jean-Claude Vannier. This special, approved by the artist, features the original album, newly remastered from the original tapes, along with demos, instrumentals, and a live rendition of "Il Pleut" recorded for France Inter/ORTF. The release also includes a 20-page bilingual booklet with introductions by journalist Jeremy Allen and Stereolab's Laetitia Sadier, essays by Brigitte Fontaine's biographer Benoît Mouchart and Benjamin Barouh, plus full lyrics and rare archival photos. Brigitte Fontaine needs no introduction. An inspiring figure in French music since the 1960s, she has long been revered by a wide array of musicians -- from Stereolab to Sonic Youth, Beck, and Jarvis Cocker. Originally released in 1968 on Pierre Barouh's cult Saravah label, Brigitte Fontaine Est Folle shattered conventions. Fusing Fontaine's lyrical brilliance -- tackling themes like death, social revolt, and female desire -- with Vannier's lush, funky arrangements, the pair created a work that was ahead of its time. The release offers a selection of rare and previously unreleased recordings, including demos -- recently unearthed by the album's composer, Olivier Bloch-Lainé -- instrumentals showcasing Vannier's skills, and a groundbreaking 1969 live rendition of "Il Pleut" recorded for France Inter/ORTF. This version features Malachi Favors on bass, forming a direct link to her next LP, Comme à la Radio, recorded with the Art Ensemble of Chicago. Rebellious, witty and timeless, Brigitte Fontaine Est Folle is a landmark work by an artist who not only redefined French pop but also expanded its boundaries on the international scene. This deluxe edition stands as a vital document of her enduring legacy and one of the most original voices in modern music.
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BEC 5772226
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"Born in Saint John in 1827 or 2043 (depending on the inspiration of the moment), Brigitte Fontaine, besides the cult singer that everyone knows, is a writer. Actress, playwright, novelist and poet, she tries to reconcile opposites from the beginning of time until the end of time that will never take place. Because life starts now. And now. And now. Is she really here? No. She is, like all true poets, a unique inhabitant of an interior castle to which she occasionally invites visitors, through her books, records, and shows. Her repertoire... reveals its sensitivity in prosody constrained by rules of versification, and, conversely, in the vivid freedom and free verse of prose poems. Some say crazy, eccentric and disturbed. In truth, she bothers because her sensitivity and fragility refer to the extreme center of the human condition; the axis of the world, she said, "is all of us, since all world is the center of the world'" --Benoît Mouchart, author of Brigitte Fontaine, intérieur/extérieur (2008). Jacques Canetti Productions presents a reissue of Brigitte Fontaine's debut album, 13 chansons décadentes et fantasmagoriques, originally released in 1966. Orchestra arranged and conducted by Jimmy Walter. Recorded in March 1966 in Paris by André Touaty.
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BEC 5772795
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Jacques Canetti Productions presents Brigitte Fontaine's 1966 debut album 13 Chansons Décadentes et Fantasmagoriques, reissued on vinyl as part of a series of albums highlighting the work of French talent agent and producer Jacques Canetti. In his lifelong dedication to chanson, Canetti supported and developed the careers of a dizzying array of artists: Édith Piaf, Jacques Brel, Serge Gainsbourg, Boris Vian, Georges Brassens, Serge Reggiani, Léo Ferré, and Jeanne Moreau are among the most notable. The storied recording career of Brigitte Fontaine began on Disques Jacques Canetti with its release of 13 Chansons Décadentes et Fantasmagoriques in 1966. In a debut that signaled the arrival of an original talent, Fontaine's 13 original compositions blend with Jimmy Walter's orchestral arrangements to create a sound somewhat more akin to modern chanson than that of Fontaine's later output. Remastered from the original tapes. Housed in a gatefold jacket with original artwork.
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"Never one to settle on a single musical style, Brigitte Fontaine followed up her debut, Est?Folle, and her astonishing collaboration with The Art Ensemble of Chicago, Comme à la Radio, with the most eclectic release of her lengthy career, 1972's Brigitte Fontaine. It is telling that Fontaine chose an eponymous title for her third album, the sole release from her venerable '70s catalogue attributed to her alone. Here the actress-cum-singer has finally arrived. From the introspective opening track, simply named 'Brigitte,' seductive melodies perfectly hang above slithery bass lines and acoustic strumming. On 'Moi Aussi,' a sparse and trance-like duet with long-time collaborator Areski, Fontaine muses, 'They put me in a cage and after they told me 'You fly down.'' Brigitte Fontaine is an unmatched European art-pop masterpiece anchored by both vocal and lyrical dexterity?in many ways, Fontaine's most compelling work and an excellent entry point for those unfamiliar with this unique French icon."
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LABELS 32362CD
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New studio album, initial copies in slipcard packaging. "In 2004, Brigitte gathered a group of musician friends around her and began work on a new album entitled Rue Saint Louis en l'Ile. (The title is a reference to her home on the Ile Saint-Louis, the famous island which stands at a fork of the river Seine in central Paris). The list of guest stars on this new album included old musical accomplices such as Areski Belkacem and new acquaintances such as Mouss and Hakim (from the group Zebda). Meanwhile, electro-Argentinian outfit Gotan Project introduced a catchy tango edge to the title track. The album confirms Brigitte's status as an eccentric but much-loved diva."
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"Longbox including 60 songs, rare tracks, one 32-page booklet, unissued photos... Including her tracks from her Saravah period!" A greatest hits package, elegantly designed in one of those sturdy long-boxes. Booklet is French-text only, unfortunately. Material is evenly broken up between her classic '70s Saravah period and her 90's/00's works for Virgin. Includes collaborations with Areski, Sonic Youth, Art Ensemble of Chicago and Archie Shepp. I don't think there's any exclusive or new tracks, more of a gift pack kind of thing.
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VIR 8451062
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Following her spectacular recording career for the Saravah label, ending with the unfindable Les églantines Sont Peut-être Formidables in 1977, Brigitte Fontaine appeared to leave the music business for a decade or so, to return w/ a string of albums on French Virgin in the '90s (including Genre Humain in 1995, Les Palaces in 1997, Le Nougat & Morceaux de Choix in 1999). For Les Palaces her long time partner Areski Belkacem produced, wrote all the music and provides percussion. A group of studio musicians (including Gong's Didier Malherbe) provide a modern digital pop context that is quite advanced compared to her classic work, but not impossible to deal with if you're willing to accept it. There's subtly d'n'b-influenced programming that isn't a million miles away from the sort of vibe created on Stereolab's Dots And Loops as well, and this is a nice contemporary addition to the Fontaine shelf.
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