Émile Jacotey

Ange

Émile Jacotey

RELEASED: January 01, 1975
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Bêle, bêle petite chèvre 4:08 2. Sur la trace des fées 4:51 3. Le Nain de Stanislas 5:47 4. Jour après jour 2:56 5. Ode à Émile 3:47 6. Ego et Deus 4:05 7. J’irai dormir plus loin que ton sommeil 4:14 8. Aurélia 2:54 9. Les Noces 6:31 10. Le Marchand de planètes 4:17
Historical Archive
Émile Jacotey is a concept album by the French progressive rock band Ange, released in 1975. The album showcases the band's unique sound, blending rock with theatrical elements, and incorporates both French lyrics and intricate musical arrangements. It tells the story of Émile Jacotey, a character navigating through a surreal and fantastical world, reflecting the band's penchant for storytelling and dramatic musical compositions. The album is notable for its lush instrumentation, including the use of keyboards and flute, alongside powerful vocals that convey a deep emotional resonance. Émile Jacotey has left a lasting legacy in the French progressive rock scene and is considered one of Ange's seminal works.