Almanach (album)
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| Almanach | ||||
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| Released | September 1976 | |||
| Recorded | Spring 1976 | |||
| Studio | Studio Acousti, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris | |||
| Genre | Folk, progressive rock, traditional folk | |||
| Length | 42:37 | |||
| Label | Hexagone / Griffin | |||
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Almanach is a traditional folk album by Malicorne, released in 1976 on the Griffin label.[1] As before, it has a complex sound.[according to whom?] The arrival of Hughes de Courson gives the album a more classical feel.
Consisting of mainly traditional French songs, the album contains twelve songs to reflect the twelve months of the year. Gabriel Yacoub attempted to highlight the spiritual basis of the traditional songs in this album by associating them with the ceremonial customs throughout the year.[2] The original gatefold LP came with an 8-page booklet detailing these "magical practices".
In November 1977, Almanach achieved gold by selling 100,000 copies.
The 2000 CD reissue added a thirteenth track.
