Name: Fou ! by Ange
Brand: Ange
SKU: 602537328666
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 2.5 (77 reviews)

ALBUM

The 1980s haven't been good for any progressive rock band rooted in the late '60s to early '70s. Ange was no exception and most of their '80s production is very weak, but Fou! came as a surprise. The first half is very typical mid-'80s French pop/rock (implying badly aging production values) with singer Christian Decamps trading his '70s trademark theatrical phrasing for a more style-of-the-day performance. On the other hand, side B featured the title track, a 20-minute suite, the story of citizens calling themselves "crazy" getting rid of politicians (the "puppets"). Suddenly, songs get a little more complicated, instrumental passages go further than the cliche guitar solo, pieces segue, and a woman screams her pleasure at the end. The whole thing is done with humor and it is obvious Decamps and co. had a lot of fun recording this track. Even though the overall sound remains very '70s and the writing is as square as can be, Fou! has its moments, salvaging it from Ange's very average '80s production.
© François Couture /TiVo

1. Les Yeux D'Un Fou

by Ange

Primary Artist: Ange; Main Performer
Performer: Ange; Performer
Vocals: Ange; Performer
Composer: Francis Decamps; Composer
Author: Christian Decamps; Production

2. (Je Ne Suis Là) Pour Personne

by Ange

Primary Artist: Ange; Main Performer
Performer: Ange; Performer
Vocals: Ange; Performer
Composer: Francis Decamps; Composer
Author: Christian Decamps; Production

3. Piege A Coeur

by Ange

Primary Artist: Ange; Main Performer
Performer: Ange; Performer
Vocals: Ange; Performer
Composer: Francis Decamps; Composer
Author: Christian Decamps; Production

4. Harmonie

by Ange

Primary Artist: Ange; Main Performer
Performer: Ange; Performer
Vocals: Ange; Performer
Composer: Francis Decamps; Composer
Author: Christian Decamps; Production

5. He Cobaye

by Ange

Primary Artist: Ange; Main Performer
Performer: Ange; Performer
Vocals: Ange; Performer
Composer: Francis Decamps; Composer
Author: Christian Decamps; Production

6. Les Fous Demandent Un Roi

by Ange

Primary Artist: Ange; Main Performer
Performer: Ange; Performer
Vocals: Ange; Performer
Composer: Francis Decamps; Composer
Author: Christian Decamps; Production

7. Guignols

by Ange

Primary Artist: Ange; Main Performer
Performer: Ange; Performer
Vocals: Ange; Performer
Composer: Francis Decamps; Composer
Author: Christian Decamps; Production

8. Guignols (La Chasse)

by Ange

Primary Artist: Ange; Main Performer
Performer: Ange; Performer
Vocals: Ange; Performer
Composer: Francis Decamps; Composer
Author: Christian Decamps; Production

9. Fou

by Ange

Primary Artist: Ange; Main Performer
Performer: Ange; Performer
Vocals: Ange; Performer
Composer: Francis Decamps; Composer
Author: Christian Decamps; Production

10. Crever D'Amour (Prelude)

by Ange

Primary Artist: Ange; Main Performer
Performer: Ange; Performer
Vocals: Ange; Performer
Composer: Francis Decamps; Composer
Author: Christian Decamps; Production

11. Crever D'Amour (Coït Terminal)

by Ange

Primary Artist: Ange; Main Performer
Performer: Ange; Performer
Vocals: Ange; Performer
Composer: Francis Decamps; Composer
Author: Christian Decamps; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

41 minutes and 53 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

4/11 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

French Music, Europe, World, French Pop, Rock, Prog-Rock, Art Rock

Label

Universal Music Division Mercury Records

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

France

Language

French (France)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1984

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

602537328666

Shopping cart

Notification

Fou !

1. Les Yeux D'Un Fou

2. (Je Ne Suis Là) Pour Personne

3. Piege A Coeur

4. Harmonie

5. He Cobaye

6. Les Fous Demandent Un Roi

7. Guignols

8. Guignols (La Chasse)

9. Fou

10. Crever D'Amour (Prelude)

11. Crever D'Amour (Coït Terminal)

Technical Specifications

Fou !

Product information

Release options

1. Les Yeux D'Un Fou

2. (Je Ne Suis Là) Pour Personne

3. Piege A Coeur

4. Harmonie

5. He Cobaye

6. Les Fous Demandent Un Roi

7. Guignols

8. Guignols (La Chasse)

9. Fou

10. Crever D'Amour (Prelude)

11. Crever D'Amour (Coït Terminal)

Technical Specifications