Brigitte Fontaine - Brigitte Fontaine Est Folle (Deluxe Edition) 2xLP
$47.98
Label: Wewantsounds
Release Date: October 10th, 2025
Wewantsounds reissues French pop icon Brigitte Fontaine's 1968 album Brigitte Fontaine Est Folle, arranged by longtime Serge Gainsbourg collaborator Jean-Claude Vannier. This special edition, approved by the artist, features the original album (newly remastered from the original tapes), an extra disc of rarities, and a 20-page bilingual booklet with introductions by journalist Jeremy Allen and Stereolab's Laetitia Sadier, essays by Fontaine's biographer Benoît Mouchart and Benjamin Barouh, plus full lyrics and rare archival photos.
Originally released in 1968 on Pierre Barouh's 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 composer Olivier Bloch-Laine – 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 A 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.
