{"title":"Brigitte Fontaine","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"brigitte-fontaine-est-folle","title":"Brigitte Fontaine Est... Folle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrigitte Fontaine\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally released in 1968 on Pierre Barouh’s cult Saravah label, \u003cem\u003eBrigitte Fontaine Est Folle\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe album has been newly remastered from the original tapes, recently rediscovered in the Saravah vaults by Benjamin Barouh, and is now reissued in a deluxe 2-LP edition featuring a wealth of bonus material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe first LP presents the original album in stunning clarity, restoring every nuance of Fontaine’s cutting-edge songs alongside Vannier’s lush orchestrations. The second LP offers a selection of rare and previously unreleased recordings, including demos - recently unearthed by Benjamin Barouh – instrumentals showcasing Vannier’s skills, and a groundbreaking 1969 live rendition of \u003cem\u003e“Il Pleut”\u003c\/em\u003e recorded for France Inter\/ORTF.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis version features Malachi Favors on bass, forming a direct link to her next LP, \u003cem\u003eComme à la Radio\u003c\/em\u003e, recorded with the Art Ensemble of Chicago (to be reissued in 2026.) Also included is a 20-page bilingual booklet packed with rare archival photographs and documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing introductions by Stereolab’s Laetitia Sadier and journalist Jeremy Allen, as well as essays by Fontaine’s biographer Benoît Mouchart and Benjamin Barouh, the booklet offers rich context and fresh perspectives on the album’s legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRebellious, witty and timeless, \u003cem\u003eBrigitte Fontaine Est Folle\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wewantsounds","offers":[{"title":"2LP - Black","offer_id":52623083962699,"sku":"R5815-0651","price":42.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":52623108047179,"sku":"R5815-4065","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/a1254213323_10.jpg?v=1751468184"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/collections\/brigitte-fontaine.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}