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''Brol'' is the debut studio album by Belgian singer
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. It was self-released on 5 October 2018 through Angèle's own label Angèle VL Records. A reissue with seven new tracks was released on 8 November 2019 under the name ''Brol La Suite''. The album received the Album Révélation of the Year at the 2019 Victoires de la Musique awards ceremony in France.


Artwork and title

The album cover features a photograph of Angèle as a child with her
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out. The album's title is a reference to the Belgian slang word "brol". In
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slang, "brol" has multiple meanings. It can refer to either a heap of random small objects, or a nondescript object of little value; a place of disorder or shambles; or a fuss.


Release and promotion

A music video for "Tout oublier" was released upon the album's release date on 5 October 2018. The video features Angèle and her brother Roméo unfittingly wearing ski attire and carrying ski equipment on the beach of a seaside resort.


Critical reception

''Brol'' has received generally positive reviews from critics. Writing for ''
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'', Ludovic Perrin praised the album, calling each song excellent and perfectly arranged. The album was included in ''Pretty Much Amazing''s list of twenty-five "Albums of the Year" for 2018.


Track listing

Credits adapted from liner notes.


Personnel

Credits adapted from liner notes. Musicians * Angèle Van Laeken – vocals, keyboards * Tristan Salvati – guitar , bass , keyboards * Veence Hanao – keyboards * Matthew Irons – keyboards Technical personnel * Angèle – production, programming * Tristan Salvati – mixing , production, programming, recording * Veence Hanao – programming * Hugo Martinez – mixing * Nk.F – mixing , mastering * Adrien Pallot – mastering *
Alex Gopher Alexis Latrobe (), known professionally as Alex Gopher, is a French mastering engineer, electronic musician and producer. He worked as a sound engineer at Translab Studio, notably for Angèle, Clara Luciani, Lomepal, -M-, Mr. Oizo, Gesaffelst ...
– mastering * Matthew Irons – recording , programming * Charlotte Abramow – photography * Serge Van Laeken – cover photo * Boldatwork – design


Charts


Weekly charts


Year-end charts


Certifications and sales


See also

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List of best-selling albums in Belgium Albums in Belgium are certified since 1995 by Belgian Entertainment Association. From 1995 to May 2007, gold/platinum levels for domestic albums were 15,000/30,000 while for international album 25,000/50,000. Since May 2007 to today gold/platinum ...
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List of best-selling albums in France This is a list of the best-selling albums in France that have been certified by the Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique (SNEP). Diamond album certifications The SNEP provides "certifications" for album sales, similar to the RIAA certif ...


References

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