Artist: Christine and the Queens
Album: Chris
Genre: French Pop, Electronic
Release Date: 2018
Audio Format:: FLAC (tracks) 24 bit, 44,1 kHz
Duration: 01:32:44
Total Tracks: 23
Total Size: 1,04 GB

Tracklist:

1-1. Christine and the Queens – Comme si (03:52)
1-2. Christine and the Queens – Girlfriend (feat Dâm-Funk) (03:19)
1-3. Christine and the Queens – The walker (04:16)
1-4. Christine and the Queens – Doesn’t matter (04:23)
1-5. Christine and the Queens – 5 dollars (03:28)
1-6. Christine and the Queens – Goya Soda (05:24)
1-7. Christine and the Queens – Damn (what must a woman do) (03:36)
1-8. Christine and the Queens – What’s-her-face (05:03)
1-9. Christine and the Queens – Feel so good (03:45)
1-10. Christine and the Queens – Make some sense (03:20)
1-11. Christine and the Queens – The stranger (04:02)
2-1. Christine and the Queens – Comme si on s’aimait (03:52)
2-2. Christine and the Queens – Damn, dis-moi (feat Dâm-Funk) (03:19)
2-3. Christine and the Queens – La marcheuse (04:16)
2-4. Christine and the Queens – Doesn’t matter (voleur de soleil) (04:23)
2-5. Christine and the Queens – 5 dols (03:28)
2-6. Christine and the Queens – Goya Soda (05:24)
2-7. Christine and the Queens – Follarse (03:36)
2-8. Christine and the Queens – Machin-chose (05:03)
2-9. Christine and the Queens – Bruce est dans le brouillard (03:38)
2-10. Christine and the Queens – Le G (03:55)
2-11. Christine and the Queens – Les yeux mouillés (03:20)
2-12. Christine and the Queens – L’étranger (voleur d’eau) (04:02)

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Chris is the second studio album by French singer Christine and the Queens, released on 21 September 2018 in both English and French versions through Because Music. It was preceded by the release of two singles, each of which were released in both English and French versions: “Girlfriend” / “Damn, dis-moi”, featuring Dâm-Funk, and “Doesn’t Matter” / “Doesn’t Matter (Voleur de soleil)”. An English-language single, “5 Dollars”, was also released alongside an S&M-inspired video, followed by the French version of “La Marcheuse”.A pinch of Michael Jackson, a dash of Laurie Anderson, a sprinkle of Judith Butler, stir, and you get Chris – the title of Christine and the Queens’ second album, but also the name of her male alter ego. By cutting part of her original name and embodying this persona who looks like an athletic and murky boy, she frees herself from rigid gender restrictions and brings strength and toughness to the 23 (!) songs of this double album (both parts mirroring each other). Inspired by 1980s electronica and 1990s gangsta funk, Chris’ music is not only groovy and catchy, but also reinforces the concept that dictates Héloïse Letissier’s (Chris/Christine’s real name) music. Whether the listener wears stilettos or cowboy boots, their feet will be carried away by the catchy beats of Doesn’t Matter or 5 Dollars. However, she can also lower her guard and slow down the tempo of her queer tornado with songs like Make Some Sense or Les Yeux mouillés. 


One of the main focuses of the lyrics on this album (written in English and French) is the body, particularly in Girlfriend and Damn (What Must a Woman Do), in which much attention is paid to saliva and sweat. It’s through the body that Chris’ fluctuating identity and creative dancing are displayed the most. Gender and art are closely connected in her work. By working around the concept of double identity in her performance, Chris attempts to highlight the social construct of sexual identity, and does it both seriously and humorously. “I’m gone in a flick, but back in a second”, she sings in the single Girlfriend. Could she/he be playing a fun little magic trick on us? – Nicolas Magenham