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Noir Désir

Bordeaux, France • 1980-01-01 – 2010-11-30

Noir Désir is credited on 183 releases across 55 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1987–2024 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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183

Pressings credited

55

Albums

5

Decades active

9

In collections

Biography

Noir Désir (French pronunciation: [nwaʁ deziʁ], lit. 'black desire') was a French rock band from Bordeaux that formed in 1980. Their most consistent lineup featured Bertrand Cantat (vocals, guitar), Serge Teyssot-Gay (guitar), Frédéric Vidalenc (bass guitar) and Denis Barthe (drums). Jean-Paul Roy became the band's bassist in 1996 after Vidalenc's departure. They released six albums, two of which were certified double platinum in France and three which were certified gold. They have been an influence on numerous French musicians including Cali, Louise Attaque and Miossec. Their most popular song, "Le vent nous portera" (2001), reached number one in Italy and number three in France. The band entered an inactive state after frontman Cantat was imprisoned for the 2003 murder of French actress Marie Trintignant. While Cantat was released in 2007, the band ultimately disbanded in 2010 because of internal conflicts.

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183 releases · 55 albums · active 1987–2024

  • Performance · 187
  • Other credits · 88
  • Production · 73
  • Engineering · 19

Studios: ICP Recording Studios · Studio Plus XXX · Outside Studios · The Wool Hall

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