Album lore

Brol, the debut album from Belgian singer Angèle, emerged in October 2018 on her own imprint, Angèle VL Records. The title, a nod to Belgian slang for "disorder," frames a collection of twelve tracks that navigate the contours of French pop and chanson with an indie sensibility. Recorded and released within the French-speaking sphere, the album unfolds through singles like "La loi de Murphy" and "Je veux tes yeux," which laid the groundwork for a wider reception preceding the album’s arrival. The record balances catchy hooks with a playful critique of contemporary mores, evident in tracks such as "Balance ton quoi" and "Flemme," the latter a featured selection here. Angèle’s voice, clear and conversational, rides arrangements that favor clarity and melodic accessibility over artifice. Brol’s resonance lies in its blend of variété française traditions with a modern pop veneer, making it a notable artifact in the late 2010s francophone scene.

Album lore

Brol, the debut album from Belgian singer Angèle, emerged in October 2018 on her own imprint, Angèle VL Records. The title, a nod to Belgian slang for "disorder," frames a collection of twelve tracks that navigate the contours of French pop and chanson with an indie sensibility. Recorded and released within the French-speaking sphere, the album unfolds through singles like "La loi de Murphy" and "Je veux tes yeux," which laid the groundwork for a wider reception preceding the album’s arrival. The record balances catchy hooks with a playful critique of contemporary mores, evident in tracks such as "Balance ton quoi" and "Flemme," the latter a featured selection here. Angèle’s voice, clear and conversational, rides arrangements that favor clarity and melodic accessibility over artifice. Brol’s resonance lies in its blend of variété française traditions with a modern pop veneer, making it a notable artifact in the late 2010s francophone scene.