Etienne Daho - Mythomane (LP)

Étienne Daho's Mythomane (1981) marks the French artist's debut, blending new wave, synth-pop, and chanson française. The album introduces Daho’s signature style: a cool, detached vocal delivery paired with introspective, poetic lyrics.

It hints at the sophisticated pop he would later perfect, though Mythomane retains a raw, experimental edge that sets it apart from his later, more polished works. Tracks like Il Ne Dira Pas and On S'Fait La Gueule feature catchy synth melodies and atmospheric production, embodying the era's post-punk and new wave sounds.

Daho's songwriting leans toward themes of love, identity, and existential longing, often wrapped in a dreamy, almost cinematic quality.

Though not as commercially successful as his later albums, Mythomane laid the groundwork for Daho’s rise as a major figure in French pop. It’s a must-listen for fans of 80s new wave or anyone curious about the origins of one of France’s most influential pop musicians.