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Album bleu marks a fresh, modern turn for Marie-Pierre Arthur. The record leans more toward electronic and R&B-influenced pop than her earlier work, but it still carries the musical warmth and grounded presence she’s known for. The production is clear and colourful, built around grooves that feel easy and natural rather than showy.
What’s most striking is how relaxed and confident the album sounds. Arthur isn’t trying to reinvent herself so much as open a new door. The songs move with a steady pulse, blending synths, guitars, and crisp percussion into a smooth, cohesive mix. Her voice sits right at the centre—calm, direct, and emotionally honest.
There’s an overall feeling of renewal throughout the record. The lyrics touch on change, reflection, and the small moments that make life feel lighter or clearer, but nothing is heavy-handed. The music does most of the talking, creating an atmosphere that’s warm, late-night, and quietly uplifting.
Album bleu is a polished, thoughtfully made pop album from an artist who continues to evolve without losing her identity. It’s easy to listen to, easy to return to, and one of her most inviting releases to date.
-Robert Williston
Musicians
A1 ‘Lumière’
Marie-Pierre Arthur: bass, electric guitar, vocals
Robbie Kuster: drums
Joe Grass: electric guitar
Nicolas Basque: electric guitar
François Lafontaine: keyboards, programming, electric guitar, percussion
Sébastien Blais-Montpetit: percussion, programming
Lyrics by Amylie, Caracol, Carole Facal, Marie-Pierre Arthur
Music by François Lafontaine, Marie-Pierre Arthur
A2 ‘Miroir’
Marie-Pierre Arthur: bass, vocals
Sam Aether: drums, percussion
François Lafontaine: keyboards, electric guitar
Sébastien Blais-Montpetit: keyboards, electric guitar
Rose Perron: backing vocals
Mantisse: vocals
Thomas Thivierge-Gauthier: vocals
Lyrics by Mantisse, Marie-Pierre Arthur, Thomas Thivierge-Gauthier
Music by François Lafontaine, Marie-Pierre Arthur
A3 ‘Respirer L’Air’
Marie-Pierre Arthur: bass, vocals
Lisandre Bourdages: bongos, percussion
Sébastien Blais-Montpetit: TR-808
Max Bellavance: drums
Joe Grass: electric guitar, twelve-string guitar
François Lafontaine: keyboards, piano
Lyrics by Amylie, Caracol, Carole Facal, Marie-Pierre Arthur
Music by François Lafontaine
A4 ‘Paradis’
Marie-Pierre Arthur: bass, vocals
Sébastien Blais-Montpetit: auto-wah bass, electric guitar
Sam Aether: drums
François Lafontaine: electric guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
Lyrics by Caracol, Carole Facal, Marie-Pierre Arthur
Music by François Lafontaine, Marie-Pierre Arthur
B1 ‘L’Autre Hémisphère’
Marie-Pierre Arthur: vocals
Lisandre Bourdages: bata
Joe Grass: electric guitar
François Lafontaine: keyboards, electric guitar, programming, percussion, backing vocals
Max Bellavance: percussion
Sébastien Blais-Montpetit: percussion
Lyrics by Amylie, Caracol, Carole Facal, Marie-Pierre Arthur
Music by François Lafontaine, Marie-Pierre Arthur
B2 ‘Je Mens’
Marie-Pierre Arthur: keyboards, glockenspiel, electric guitar, vocals
François Lafontaine: keyboards, bass synth, electric guitar, backing vocals
Sébastien Blais-Montpetit: TR-808
Robbie Kuster: drums
Lyrics by Amylie, Caracol, Carole Facal, Marie-Pierre Arthur
Music by François Lafontaine, Marie-Pierre Arthur
B3 ‘Francine’
François Lafontaine: piano, keyboards, effects
Music by François Lafontaine
B4 ‘Sœurs’
Marie-Pierre Arthur: vocals
Max Bellavance: drums
Sam Aether: drums
Nicolas Basque: electric guitar
Sébastien Blais-Montpetit: keyboards
François Lafontaine: keyboards, electric guitar, bass synth, backing vocals
Lyrics by Gaële, Marie-Pierre Arthur
Music by François Lafontaine, Marie-Pierre Arthur
B5 ‘Jamais’
Marie-Pierre Arthur: bass, vocals
Sam Aether: drums
Olivier Langevin: electric guitar
François Lafontaine: electric guitar, keyboards, programming
Sébastien Blais-Montpetit: programming
Mantisse: backing vocals
Thomas Thivierge-Gauthier: backing vocals
Rose Perron: vocals
Lyrics by Mantisse, Marie-Pierre Arthur, Rose Perron, Thomas Thivierge-Gauthier
Music by François Lafontaine, Marie-Pierre Arthur
Production
Produced and arranged by François Lafontaine, Marie-Pierre Arthur, Sébastien Blais-Montpetit
Recorded at Studio de l’Est, Planet Studios, Studio Dandurand, Tone Bender Studio
Additional recording by François Lafontaine
Recorded and mixed by Sébastien Blais-Montpetit
Mastered by Richard Addison
Lacquer cut by CU at Le Lab Mastering
Plated at GZ Media (283697E)
Artwork
Photography by Marc-Étienne Mongrain
Graphic design by Mathilde Corbeil
Make-up by Maïna Militza
Styling by Mélanie Brisson
Gatefold sleeve; resealable outer sleeve
Notes
Released: August 30, 2024
Funded by CALQ, Musicaction, Government of Canada, SODEC Québec
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