album · September 11, 2001
Des visages des figures
Universal Music Division BarclaySee this day
alternativehard rockrock
This 2001 album is a stark, powerful return that found Noir Désir confronting darker themes with a renewed intensity. It stands as one of their most critically acclaimed and commercially successful records.
- The album's title translates to "Faces of Figures" in English.
- It debuted at number one on the French music charts and remained there for several weeks.
- The release was supported by the singles "Le Vent Nous Portera" and "Lost."
Noir Désir is a French rock band formed in Bordeaux in 1980, known for their intense live performances and poetic lyrics. They were a defining act of the French alternative rock scene in the 1980s and 1990s. This 2001 album marked their return after a four-year hiatus and was one of their most successful releases.
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