Rita Mitsouko's self-titled debut album proved to be significant for the French rock scene as it charted new territories and pointed at a new direction.
By doing so, the French duo reveal a world of possibilities outside the prevailing American and British models.
Catherine Ringer and Fred Chichin had been working since the inception of the group on some of material presented here, which explains why this first record, released in 1984, sounds so accomplished.
They play all the instruments and resort to overdubs to create a rich musical landscape largely dominated by drum machines and keyboards.
This seemingly cold and automated background provides a sharp contrast to Ringer's expressive and powerful voice.
She can suggest a wide range of emotions ranging from contained anger to sarcasm to tenderness.
She also keeps changing her delivery and gives the impression that she sings with a foreign accent.
If songs like the pop-tinged "Restez Avec Moi," the disco hit "Marcia Baïla," or the raucous "Jalousie" stand out, there is no real down moment throughout this unique and exotic collection of songs proving that Ringer and Chichin have a knack for efficient riffs and memorable melodies.
An engaging kickoff to a career that would prove to be longstanding and successful.
| Title/Composers | Performer | Listen | Time | Size | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Restez Avec MoiFred Chichin, Catherine Ringer | Les Rita Mitsouko | Play | 04:13 | 0 MB | 29 MB |
| 2 | JalousieFred Chichin, Catherine Ringer | Les Rita Mitsouko | Play | 04:30 | 0 MB | 28 MB |
| 3 | Le Futur Nº 4Fred Chichin, Catherine Ringer | Les Rita Mitsouko | Play | 03:34 | 0 MB | 22 MB |
| 4 | La Fille Venue du FroidFred Chichin, Catherine Ringer | Les Rita Mitsouko | Play | 07:01 | 0 MB | 42 MB |
| 5 | YaktaganFred Chichin, Catherine Ringer | Les Rita Mitsouko | Play | 03:28 | 0 MB | 22 MB |
| 6 | In My TeaFred Chichin, Catherine Ringer | Les Rita Mitsouko | Play | 02:57 | 0 MB | 19 MB |
| 7 | Marcia BailaFred Chichin, Catherine Ringer | Les Rita Mitsouko | Play | 05:35 | 0 MB | 37 MB |
| 8 | Oum KhalsoumFred Chichin, Catherine Ringer | Les Rita Mitsouko | Play | 04:10 | 0 MB | 25 MB |
| 9 | AmnésieFred Chichin, Catherine Ringer | Les Rita Mitsouko | Play | 02:58 | 0 MB | 18 MB |
| 10 | GalopingFred Chichin, Catherine Ringer | Les Rita Mitsouko | Play | 05:01 | 0 MB | 33 MB |
| 11 | Dans la SteppeFred Chichin, Catherine Ringer | Les Rita Mitsouko | Play | 04:12 | 0 MB | 33 MB |
| 12 | Minuit DansantFred Chichin, Catherine Ringer | Les Rita Mitsouko | Play | 04:01 | 0 MB | 28 MB |
| 13 | Aïe (Kriptonite Miss Spleïn)Fred Chichin, Catherine Ringer | Les Rita Mitsouko | Play | 05:09 | 0 MB | 30 MB |
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| 56 mins | 373 MB | |||||
| Artist | Job | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fred Chichin | Bass, Composer, Emulator, Guitar, Guitar (12 String Acoustic), Guitar (Electric), Oberheim Synthesizer, VCS 3 Synthesizer |
| 2 | Dave Hutchins | Engineer, Overdubs |
| 3 | Conny Plank | Engineer, Overdubs, Producer |
| 4 | Catherine Ringer | ARP Synthesizer, Bass, Composer, Elka, Oberheim Synthesizer, Organ, Piano, Rhythm, Spanish Guitar, VCS 3 Synthesizer, Vocals |
| 5 | Les Rita Mitsouko | Artwork, Coloring, Cover Art Concept, Primary Artist, Producer |
| Quality | Format | Encoding | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | MP3 | 320kps 44.1kHz | MP3 is an audio coding format which uses a form of lossy data compression. The highest bitrate of this format is 320kbps (kbit/s). MP3 Digital audio takes less amount of space (up to 90% reduction in size) and the quality is not as good as the original one. |
| CD Quality | FLAC | 16bit 44.1kHz | FLAC is an audio coding format which uses lossless compression. Digital audio in FLAC format has a smaller size and retains the same quality of the original Compact Disc (CD). |