Mes courants électriques
{{short description|Album by Alizée}}
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{{Infobox album
| name = Mes courants électriques
| type = studio
| artist = Alizée
| cover = Alizée-MesCourantsElectriques.jpg
| alt =
| released = 18 March 2003
| recorded = 2002
| studio = Studio Guillaume Tell (Suresnes)
Studio Caliphora (Paris)
Studio Davout (Ile-de-France)
| genre = {{hlist|French pop|electro-pop}}
| length = 48:21
| language = {{hlist|French|English}}
| label = Polydor
| producer = {{hlist|Mylène Farmer|Laurent Boutonnat}}
| prev_title = Gourmandises
| prev_year = 2000
| next_title = Alizée en concert
| next_year = 2004
| misc = {{Extra album cover
| header = Alternative cover
| type = studio
| cover = MesCourantsElectriquesAlternate.JPG
| border = yes
| alt =
| caption = Asian edition
}}
{{Singles
| name = Mes courants électriques
| type = studio
| single1 = J'en ai marre!
| single1date = 21 February 2003
| single2 = J'ai pas vingt ans!
| single2date = 3 June 2003
| single3 = À contre-courant
| single3date = 7 October 2003
}}
}}
Mes courants électriques (English: "My Electric Currents") is the second studio album by the French singer Alizée, released on 18 March 2003 through Polydor. The album was produced by Laurent Boutonnat and Mylène Farmer. The album's lyrics, written by Mylène Farmer, incorporate poetic language and subtle elements of melancholy, addressing recurring themes such as emotional longing, romantic desire, and personal reflection. The music, composed by Laurent Boutonnat, features a blend of electronic and pop influences, characterized by atmospheric arrangements and polished production. This electro-pop aesthetic marks a stylistic shift from Alizée's earlier work, reflecting an evolution in her sound and artistic direction.
Upon release, the album attained critical and commercial success. Critically, the album was noted for its blend of pop and electronic elements, with reviewers highlighting Alizée's vocal growth and the playful yet ironic tone of her performances. Commercially, the album fared well, although it failed to repeat the universal and critical success of its predecessor, Gourmandises (2000). In France, the album debuted at number two on the SNEP Albums Chart and remained on the chart for over 25 weeks, quickly earning a double gold certification from SNEP for sales surpassing 400,000 copies. The album was also well-received in other European markets, including Belgium, Switzerland, and Germany, where it charted within the top 20. In Japan, where Alizée had cultivated a passionate fanbase, the album saw notable success, reaching the top 15 on the Oricon International Albums chart. Its unique blend of French pop and electro-pop, along with Alizée's growing international profile, helped the album perform especially well in non-Francophone countries.
The album featured three singles. The lead single, "J'en ai marre!" (released as "I'm fed up!" in some territories), emerging as a standout hit, peaked at number four on the French Singles Chart and earning a gold certification from the Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique (SNEP) for sales exceeding 250,000 copies. Its appeal extended internationally, reaching number two in Japan and charting within the top 30 in countries like Belgium, Germany, and Italy. The second single, "J'ai pas vingt ans" (released as "I'm not twenty!" in other territories), continued the album's momentum, securing the 17th position on the French Singles Chart and achieving notable placements in other European countries, including a peak at number three on Poland's airplay chart. The third single, "À contre-courant", released in October 2003, added to the album's success, peaking at number 22 in France and charting in Belgium and Switzerland.
In support of this album, Alizée embarked on the En concert Tour. It took place in 2003 and served as her first official concert tour, supporting both of her studio albums at the time: Gourmandises (2000) and Mes courants électriques (2003). The tour showcased Alizée's evolution from a teen pop sensation into a more polished electro-pop artist, incorporating songs from both albums into an energetic setlist. With stops across France and select dates in Belgium and Switzerland, the tour featured live renditions of fan favorites like "Moi... Lolita", "J'en ai marre!" and "J'ai pas vingt ans". Known for its sleek choreography and vibrant staging, En Concert helped solidify Alizée's presence as a captivating live performer. The tour concluded with the release of a live album and DVD, Alizée en concert, giving fans an inside look into the production and atmosphere of her shows.
Background and composition
On 21 November 2000, Alizée released her debut album, "Gourmandises" (2000) in France, and released the album internationally on 13 March 2001. The album produced four singles, including the global top-five hits "Moi... Lolita," "L'Alizé," and "Gourmandises," each of which received notable commercial success. "Moi... Lolita" reached diamond status in France,{{Cite web |date=2020-08-22 |title=Alizée : ses deux premiers albums sortiront en vinyle le 11 décembre |url=https://www.chartsinfrance.net/Alizee/news-114838.html |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=chartsinfrance.net |language=fr}} while "L'Alizé" was certified platinum,{{Cite web |title=Les certifications |url=https://snepmusique.com/les-certifications/?categorie=Tout&interprete=Aliz%C3%A9e&titre=L'Aliz%C3%A9 |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=SNEP |language=fr-FR}} and "Gourmandises" also achieved success, receiving significant chart positions across multiple countries.{{Cite web |date=2013-10-16 |title=IFPI Platinum Europe Awards - 2002 |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131016055449/http://www.ifpi.org/content/section_news/plat2002.html |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=web.archive.org}}{{Cite web |title=InfoDisc : Les Certifications Officielles des 45 T. / Singles / Titres (Depuis 1073) |url=https://infodisc.fr/Chanson_Certifications.php |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=infodisc.fr}}{{Cite web |title=Alizée - Gourmandises |url=https://www.ultratop.be/fr/song/12ff/Alizee-Gourmandises |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=ultratop.be}} To promote "Gourmandises" and her subsequent album, Alizée embarked on the En concert Tour in late 2003, which helped boost the later success of Mes courants électriques.{{Cite web |title=Alizee Concert & Tour History (Updated for 2025) {{!}} Concert Archives |url=https://www.concertarchives.org/bands/alizee |access-date=2025-04-15 |website=concertarchives.org}} Music critics and scholars have highlighted the album's lasting influence on popular music, particularly for its role in reintroducing electronic music into the mainstream pop scene.{{Cite web |date=2013-10-16 |title=IFPI Platinum Europe Awards - 2002 |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131016055449/http://www.ifpi.org/content/section_news/plat2002.html |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=web.archive.org}} Praised by critics as a standout in modern French pop, the album received widespread acclaim upon its release, with reviewers highlighting the singer's vocal performance and musical direction.{{Cite web |date=2009-10-01 |title=RFI Musique - - Mylène Farmer |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091001024434/http://www.rfimusique.com/siteen/biographie/biographie_6298.asp |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=web.archive.org}}{{Cite web |title=GOURMANDISES by ALIZÉE sales and awards |url=https://bestsellingalbums.org/album/1992 |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=BestSellingAlbums.org |language=en-US}}
After the success of her debut studio album, she started working on her second studio album. Recording sessions took place in more studios than the previous album. The studios that were involved were Studio Guillaume Tell, Caliphora Studio, and Studio Davout.{{Cite web |title=fnac.com Mes Courants Electriques |url=https://www.fnac.com/a2315187/Alizee-Mes-courants-electriques-CD-album |access-date=13 April 2025 |website=fnac.com CD's}} Mes courants électriques tones down some of the overt sexual themes of her debut album but retains the energy.{{Cite web |title=ALIZéE : MES COURANTS éLECTRIQUES (2003) |url=http://fp.nightfall.fr/index_10559_alizee-mes-courants-electriques.html |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=fp.nightfall.fr}} The album was digitally mastered using 24-bit technology and follows the libertine philosophy of her mentor, Mylène Farmer.{{Cite web |date=2021-10-25 |title=Alizee & Julia (Chapter # 151 of 155) -Mylene Farmer, Mylene Farmer news, Mylene Farmer songs, Mylene Farmer videos, Mylene Farmer photos,Милен Фармер International Mylène Farmer Fan Book |url=https://mylenefarmerbook.com/chapters-141-160/alizee-julia-chapter-151-of-155/ |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=International Mylène Farmer Fan Book |language=en-US}}
Music and lyrics
"Toc de mac" is a cheeky and clever song that plays with words and double meanings.{{Cite web |title=Alizée - Toc de mac (English translation) |url=https://lyricstranslate.com/en/toc-de-mac-great.html |access-date=2025-04-25 |website=lyricstranslate.com |language=en}} The lyrics revolve around a flirtatious interaction, where Alizée teases a guy with a flashy style ("mac" being slang for a showy or slick guy).{{Cite web |date=16 July 2023 |title=Corsican expressions you need |url=https://www.corsevacances.fr/en/corsican-expressions/#:~:text=%22%20Macu%20%22%20%5Bm%C3%A2quou%5D%20(,had%20trouble%20understanding%20a%20discussion. |url-status=live |access-date=26 April 2025 |website=corsevacances.fr}} Musically, "Toc de mac" blends electro-pop, funk, and french pop, with a groovy bassline and an upbeat rhythm.{{Cite web |title=Recording “Toc de mac” by Alizée - MusicBrainz |url=https://musicbrainz.org/recording/b5e555eb-65b0-446d-9060-38de332d5d1a |access-date=2025-04-25 |website=musicbrainz.org}} In "Amélie m’a dit" ("Amélie Told Me"), the lyrics play with the idea of imagination and mystery, blending truth with fantasy.{{Cite web |title=Alizée - Amélie m'a dit (English translation) |url=https://lyricstranslate.com/en/am%C3%A9lie-ma-dit-am%C3%A9lie-told-me.html |access-date=2025-04-25 |website=lyricstranslate.com |language=en}} The track is a mix of French pop, dream pop, and chanson, with a soft, slightly surreal sound.{{Cite web |title=Recording “Amélie m’a dit” by Alizée - MusicBrainz |url=https://musicbrainz.org/recording/bc285179-caa9-4c2d-bf3a-dbe08056151c |access-date=2025-04-25 |website=musicbrainz.org}} "C'est trop tard" ("It’s Too Late") is a song about regret and missed opportunities in a relationship.{{Cite web |title=Alizée - C'est trop tard (English translation) |url=https://lyricstranslate.com/en/cest-trop-tard-its-too-late.html |access-date=2025-04-25 |website=lyricstranslate.com |language=en}} The lyrics reflect the realization that it's too late to fix things or turn back time, as the person comes to terms with the end of a romantic connection.{{Cite web |title=Alizée - C'est trop tard (English translation) |url=https://lyricstranslate.com/en/cest-trop-tard-its-too-late.html |access-date=2025-04-25 |website=lyricstranslate.com |language=en}} The song is a pop ballad with elements of French chanson.{{Cite web |title=Recording “C’est trop tard” by Alizée - MusicBrainz |url=https://musicbrainz.org/recording/4e721338-4533-4113-abaf-0c4af2fb650e |access-date=2025-04-25 |website=musicbrainz.org}}
"Tempête" ("Storm") is a powerful and emotional song about turmoil and inner conflict.{{Cite web |title=Alizée - Tempête (English translation) |url=https://lyricstranslate.com/en/temp%C3%AAte-storm.html-1 |access-date=2025-04-25 |website=lyricstranslate.com |language=en}} The lyrics describe a personal storm, metaphorically representing the chaos and emotional turbulence the protagonist is experiencing. The song is a mix of French pop and rock, with an intense and dramatic atmosphere.{{Cite web |title=Recording “Tempête” by Alizée - MusicBrainz |url=https://musicbrainz.org/recording/3349f070-2ef5-4dc5-8ef7-0a9d1d6448c1 |access-date=2025-04-25 |website=musicbrainz.org}} "Hey! Amigo!" is a fun, playful song about a carefree, flirtatious encounter with someone.{{Cite web |title=Alizée - Hey ! Amigo ! (English translation) |url=https://lyricstranslate.com/en/hey-amigo-hey-friend.html |access-date=2025-04-25 |website=lyricstranslate.com |language=en}} The lyrics hint at a lighthearted connection, as she sings about playful interactions and a carefree attitude toward relationships. The track is a lively mix of Latin-inspired pop and electro-pop.{{Cite web |title=Recording “Hey ! Amigo !” by Alizée - MusicBrainz |url=https://musicbrainz.org/recording/b3ddbffb-416c-49b6-9562-9a88f4b26ee0 |access-date=2025-04-25 |website=musicbrainz.org}}
"L'email a des ailes" ("The Email Has Wings") is a modern song that reflects on the power of digital communication in today's world.{{Cite web |title=Alizée - L'e-mail a des ailes (English translation) |url=https://lyricstranslate.com/en/l039e-mail-des-ailes-e-mail-has-wings.html |access-date=2025-04-25 |website=lyricstranslate.com |language=en}} The lyrics explore the speed and ease with which messages can travel, as if they have wings, instantly connecting people across distances. The song blends electro-pop with dance elements, featuring a catchy, upbeat rhythm and electronic beats.{{Cite web |title=Recording “L’E-mail a des ailes” by Alizée - MusicBrainz |url=https://musicbrainz.org/recording/12ae0ec8-d5d4-4c50-8f1d-49c760e7d0ca |access-date=2025-04-25 |website=musicbrainz.org}} "Youpidou" is a fun song filled with lyrics that convey a sense of carefree joy, with Alizée singing about living in the moment and enjoying life without overthinking.{{Cite web |title=Alizée - Youpidou (English translation) |url=https://lyricstranslate.com/en/youpidou-yippie-woopsie.html |access-date=2025-04-25 |website=lyricstranslate.com |language=en}} The track is a blend of French pop and dance-pop, with upbeat rhythms, catchy hooks, and an infectious chorus.{{Cite web |title=Recording “Youpidou” by Alizée - MusicBrainz |url=https://musicbrainz.org/recording/287fb70c-4f38-4050-8a59-e440e824ef51 |access-date=2025-04-25 |website=musicbrainz.org}} "Cœur déjà pris" ("Heart Already Taken") is a song about the complications of love and unrequited feelings.{{Cite web |title=Alizée - Cœur déjà pris (English translation) |url=https://lyricstranslate.com/en/c%C5%93ur-d%C3%A9j%C3%A0-pris-heart-already-taken.html |access-date=2025-04-25 |website=lyricstranslate.com |language=en}} The song is a pop ballad with chanson influences, featuring a slower, more introspective tempo.{{Cite web |title=Recording “Cœur déjà pris” by Alizée - MusicBrainz |url=https://musicbrainz.org/recording/09eec18b-7268-44b1-ab2d-f12289152a35 |access-date=2025-04-25 |website=musicbrainz.org}}
Singles
Alizée's single "J'en ai marre!" (2003) marked a significant commercial success for the French pop singer. Released as the lead single, the track quickly climbed the charts in multiple countries. In France, it peaked within the top 5,{{Cite web |title=lescharts.com J'en ai marre ! |url=https://lescharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Aliz%E9e&titel=J%27en+ai+marre!&cat=s |access-date=13 April 2025 |website=lescharts}} and was certified silver by the SNEP (Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique) for selling over 125,000 units.{{Cite web |title=Les certifications |url=http://snepmusique.com/les-certifications/?categorie=Tout&interprete=Aliz%C3%A9e&titre=J'en+ai+marre |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=SNEP |language=fr-FR}} The song also performed well in Belgium (Wallonia) and Switzerland, entering the top 10 in both countries, further demonstrating Alizée's popularity beyond her home country.{{Cite web |title=Alizée - J'en ai marre! |url=https://www.ultratop.be/fr///song/157e/Alizee-J'en-ai-marre! |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=ultratop.be}}{{Citation |title=Alizée - J'en ai marre! |url=http://swisscharts.com/song/Alizee/J'en-ai-marre!-5502 |access-date=2025-04-13}} "J'ai pas vingt ans!" did not repeat the extreme success as its predecessor, but still did well. In France, the song entered the Top 20 and was supported by strong radio play and television performances.{{Cite web |last=Hung |first=Steffen |title=Alizée - J'ai pas vingt ans |url=https://lescharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Aliz%25E9e&titel=J%2527ai+pas+vingt+ans&cat=s |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250124185506/https://lescharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Aliz%E9e&titel=J'ai+pas+vingt+ans&cat=s |archive-date=2025-01-24 |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=lescharts.com}} It also charted in Belgium (Wallonia) and Switzerland, maintaining her popularity in Francophone regions.{{Citation |title=Alizée - J'ai pas vingt ans |url=http://swisscharts.com/song/Alizee/J'ai-pas-vingt-ans-5643 |access-date=2025-04-13}}{{Cite web |title=Alizée - J'ai pas vingt ans |url=https://www.ultratop.be/nl///song/160b/Alizee-J'ai-pas-vingt-ans |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=ultratop.be}} À contre-courant was the third single released from the album. While it didn't chart as highly as "J'en ai marre!" or "J'ai pas vingt ans", the single still managed to chart in France and Belgium, reflecting a consistent level of interest in Alizée's evolving musical direction.{{Cite web |last=Hung |first=Steffen |title=Alizée - À contre-courant |url=https://lescharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Aliz%25E9e&titel=%25C0+contre%252Dcourant&cat=s |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20241203045721/https://lescharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Aliz%E9e&titel=%C0+contre-courant&cat=s |archive-date=2024-12-03 |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=lescharts.com}}{{Citation |title=Alizée - À contre-courant |url=http://swisscharts.com/song/Alizee/A-contre-courant-5852 |access-date=2025-04-13}}{{Cite web |title=Alizée - À contre-courant |url=https://www.ultratop.be/nl/song/16dc/Alizee-A-contre-courant |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=ultratop.be}}
Commercial performance
Upon release, the album received positive sales. Building on the momentum of her debut, the album debuted in the top 3 of the French Albums Chart and was certified double gold by SNEP, denoting over 400,000 copies sold in France alone.{{Cite web |date=2020-08-22 |title=Alizée : ses deux premiers albums sortiront en vinyle le 11 décembre |url=https://www.chartsinfrance.net/Alizee/news-114838.html |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=www.chartsinfrance.net |language=fr}}{{Cite web |title=Les certifications |url=https://snepmusique.com/les-certifications/?categorie=Albums&interprete=Alizee&titre=Mes+Courants+Electriques |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=SNEP |language=fr-FR}} Internationally, the album found significant success in countries such as Belgium, Switzerland, and Japan, where Alizée had already developed a strong fanbase.{{Cite news |title=アリゼのアルバム売上ランキング |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/269030/rank/album/ |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20170830144922/http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/269030/rank/album/ |archive-date=2017-08-30 |access-date=2025-04-13 |work=ORICON NEWS |language=ja-JP}}{{Cite web |last=Hung |first=Steffen |title=lescharts.com - Alizée - Mes courants électriques... |url=https://lescharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Aliz%25E9e&titel=Mes+courants+%25E9lectriques%252E%252E%252E&cat=a |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20241201010615/https://lescharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Aliz%E9e&titel=Mes+courants+%E9lectriques...&cat=a |archive-date=2024-12-01 |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=lescharts.com}} In Japan, the album was re-released with bonus tracks{{Cite web |title=ALIZEE / MES COURANTS ELECTRIQUES... 【CD】 EU盤 POLYDOR |url=https://www.velvet-moon.com/product/1163 |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=Record&CD Shop VELVET MOON |language=ja}} and charted on the Oricon International Charts, reflecting her growing global appeal.{{Cite web |last=株式会社ローソンエンタテインメント |title=夢見るアリゼ Mes Courants Electriques |url=https://www.hmv.co.jp/artist_Alizee_000000000164073/item_%E5%A4%A2%E8%A6%8B%E3%82%8B%E3%82%A2%E3%83%AA%E3%82%BC-Mes-Courants-Electriques_495327 |access-date=2025-04-18 |website=HMV&BOOKS online |language=ja}}{{Cite web |title=夢みるアリゼ {{!}} アリゼ |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/269030/products/505545/1/ |access-date=2025-04-18 |website=ORICON NEWS |language=ja}} Singles like "J'en ai marre!" and "J'ai pas vingt ans" played a major role in driving the album's popularity, receiving airplay and appearing in international compilations.{{Cite web |title=Alizée most popular chords and songs - Yalp |url=https://www.yalp.io/artist/alizee/j-ai-pas-vingt-ans |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=www.yalp.io}}
Critical reception
{{Album ratings
| rev1Score = Positive[http://www.chartsinfrance.net/Alizee/Mes-courants-electriques--ac9498.html Mes courants electriques]
| rev2 = Lollipop Magazine
| rev2score = Positive{{cite web | url=https://lollipopmagazine.com/2003/07/alizee-mes-courants-electriques-review/ | title=Alizée – Mes Courants Electriques – Review | Lollipop Magazine | date=23 July 2003 }}
| rev3 = Laut.de
| rev3score = Positive[https://laut.de/Alizee/Alben/Mes-Courants-Electriques-4460]
}}When the album was released, the album received positive reviews. One review written by Michael McCarthy for Lollipop Magazine states that the album, "Alizée's voice still sounds as sweet and youthful as it did on Gourmandises... but there exists a nice progression between the two albums. There are little things she does with her voice on Mes Courants Electriques that show her growth as a singer."{{Cite web |last=Admin |date=2003-07-23 |title=Alizée – Mes Courants Electriques – Review {{!}} Lollipop Magazine |url=https://lollipopmagazine.com/2003/07/alizee-mes-courants-electriques-review/ |access-date=2025-04-13 |language=en}}
The writer also comments on some songs, saying that, "The first single, "J'en ai marre!," translates to "I'm Fed Up!" in English, yet she sings it playfully, as if she's having a great time, merely being sarcastic. Which makes sense, since the lyrics would seem to be about forgetting her troubles in a bubble bath... Easier to understand is "Amélie m'a dit," which would seem to be a nice homage to the movie of the same name that translates as "Amélie Told Me"".
Another review from the website Laut.de describes the album as, "With "Mes Courants Electriques," Alizée delivers her second full-length album, on time within two years. As expected, it features tame, French summer pop with a "bewitchingly light touch." There's not much more to say about it. Except perhaps that the editorial consensus forecast calls for a chart placement in the top 30."{{Cite web |title=Handzahmer, französischer Sommersonnenpop. |url=https://laut.de/Alizee/Alben/Mes-Courants-Electriques-4460 |access-date=2025-04-29 |website=laut.de |language=de}}
Release and promotion
For the promotion of the album, Alizée traveled around the world performing in different places.
After the success of Gourmandises, the singer returned to France to promote her second studio album. The first single extracted from the album was "J'en ai marre!", officially released in February 2003. The single was made available in music stores as well as radio stations. To promote the single, Alizée appeared on the French radio station NRJ.https://unpeudetout.net/files/Alizee/Articles%20and%20Text/Alizee_Bible_completed_v3%5B1%5D.pdf The video for the single was released for broadcast in March, though it was made available on MTV and many other TV channels. It was released on physical media, both CD and vinyl, in the same month.{{cite web |date=18 March 2003 |title=Alizée – Mes Courants Electriques... (2003, Digipak, CD) |url=http://www.discogs.com/Aliz%C3%A9e-Mes-Courants-Electriques/release/1953108 |website=Discogs}} After the release of the single came a total success playing on all radio stations and on TV shows, ranking in the top charts of many countries.
In early 2003, prior to the official release of Alizée's second studio album Mes courants électriques, the English version of her lead single, titled "I'm Fed Up!" (known as "Mon bain de mousse" in Japan),{{Cite web |title=Alizee |url=https://sound.jp/alizee/gallery2.html |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=sound.jp}} was leaked online approximately a month before the album's scheduled debut.{{Cite web |title=Alizee America Forums |url=https://alizeeamerica.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8333 |access-date=13 April 2025 |website=Alizee America}} Although the specific track wasn't named, a press release confirmed the leak and provided details about the album's title and release timeline.
= Tour =
During this period, Alizée was preparing for promotional activities in Japan, a key market for the album's international reach.{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtYrPfh7pzA&t=155s |title=Alizée in Japan [Bonus] |date=2019-03-01 |last=Alizée |access-date=2025-04-13 |via=YouTube}} Her promotional efforts in Japan included appearances on various television programs, interviews with local media, and serving as a spokeswoman for several Japanese brands. Upon returning to France, Alizée released the second single from the album, "J'ai pas vingt ans!" along with its English counterpart, "I'm Not Twenty." To promote the single and the album, she performed at the official event show of the Tour de France 2003 in Paris.{{Cite web |last=Says |first=Lotus-De- Jade |date=2021-10-25 |title=Alizee & Julia (Chapter # 151 of 155) -Mylene Farmer, Mylene Farmer news, Mylene Farmer songs, Mylene Farmer videos, Mylene Farmer photos,Милен Фармер International Mylène Farmer Fan Book |url=https://mylenefarmerbook.com/chapters-141-160/alizee-julia-chapter-151-of-155/ |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=International Mylène Farmer Fan Book |language=en-US}}
Track listing
{{Track listing
| all_writing = Mylène Farmer, and all music by Laurent Boutonnat.
| title1 = J'en ai marre!
| length1 = 5:12
| title2 = À contre-courant
| length2 = 4:32
| title3 = Toc de Mac
| length3 = 4:29
| title4 = Amélie m'a dit
| length4 = 3:51
| title5 = C'est trop tard
| length5 = 4:43
| title6 = Tempête
| length6 = 4:42
| title7 = J'ai pas vingt ans!
| length7 = 4:23
| title8 = Hey! Amigo!
| length8 = 3:54
| title9 = L'E-mail a des ailes
| length9 = 4:10
| title10 = Youpidou
| length10 = 4:09
| title11 = Cœur déjà pris
| length11 = 4:16
}}
{{Track listing
| headline = International version
| title1 = I'm Fed Up!
| note1 = English version of "J'en ai marre!"
| length1 = 5:12
| title2 = À contre-courant
| length2 = 4:32
| title3 = Toc de Mac
| length3 = 4:31
| title4 = Amélie
| note4 = English version of "Amélie m'a dit"
| length4 = 3:50
| title5 = C'est trop tard
| length5 = 4:43
| title6 = Tempête
| length6 = 4:42
| title7 = I'm Not Twenty!
| note7 = English version of "J'ai pas vingt ans!"
| length7 = 4:23
| title8 = Hey! Amigo!
| length8 = 3:55
| title9 = L'e-mail a des ailes
| length9 = 4:10
| title10 = Youpidoo
| note10 = English version of "Youpidou"
| length10 = 4:09
| title11 = Cœur déjà pris
| length11 = 4:22
| title12 = J'en ai marre!
| length12 = 5:12
| title13 = Amélie m'a dit
| length13 = 3:50
| title14 = J'ai pas vingt ans!
| length14 = 4:23
| title15 = Youpidou
| length15 = 4:09
}}
{{Track listing
| headline = Asian version
| title1 = Mon bain de mousse
| length1 = 5:12
| title2 = À contre-courant
| length2 = 4:32
| title3 = Toc de mac
| length3 = 4:29
| title4 = Amélie
| length4 = 3:51
| title5 = C'est trop tard
| length5 = 4:43
| title6 = Tempête
| length6 = 4:42
| title7 = I'm Not Twenty!
| length7 = 4:23
| title8 = Hey! Amigo!
| length8 = 3:54
| title9 = L'e-mail a des ailes
| length9 = 4:10
| title10 = Youpidoo
| length10 = 4:09
| title11 = Cœur déjà pris
| length11 = 4:16
| title12 = Mon bain de mousse
| note12 = English version of "J'en ai marre!"
| length12 = 5:12
}}
Personnel
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- Alizée – vocals and backing vocals
- Laurent Boutonnat and Mylène Farmer – music, lyrics and costume
- Jean-Jacques Charles and Jean-Philippe Audin – orchestra director
- Ann Calvert – backing vocals (on "C'est trop tard")
- Bernard Paganotti – bass guitar
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- Henry Neu – design
- Loïc Pontieux & Mathieu Rabaté – drums
- Paul van Parys – executive producer
- Philippe Bouley – guitar
- Jérôme Devoise and Vincent Chevalot – mixing
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Charts
= Weekly charts =
= Year-end charts =
| class="wikitable"
|+2003 year-end chart performance for Mes courants électriques !Chart (2003) !Peak position |
| French Albums Chart (SNEP){{Cite web |date=2003 |title=Top French Albums - Year-end chart |url=https://bestsellingalbums.org/year-end/France_Top_Albums_2003 |access-date=23 April 2025 |website=bestsellingalbums.com}}
|58 |
| Belgian Albums Chart (Ultratop Wallonia){{Cite web |date=2003 |title=Top Belgian (Wallonia) Albums - Year-end chart |url=https://bestsellingalbums.org/year-end/Belgium_Wallonia_Top_Albums_2003 |url-status=live |access-date=23 April 2025 |website=bestsellingalbums.com}}
|53 |
Certifications and sales
{{Certification Table Top|caption=Certifications and sales for Mes courants électriques}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=France|type=album|artist=Alizee|title=Mes Courants Electriques|award=Gold|number=2|relyear=2003|certyear=2003|salesamount=400,000|salesref={{cite web|url=http://www.chartsinfrance.net/Alizee/news-114838.html|title=Alizée : ses deux premiers albums sortiront en vinyle le 11 décembre|publisher=Charts in France|access-date=26 March 2022|language=fr|date=22 August 2020|editor=PureMédias}}}}
{{Table end}}
Release history
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|+Release history and formats for Mes courants électriques ! scope="col"| Region ! scope="col"| Date ! scope="col"| Label ! scope="col"| Format |
| scope="row" rowspan="2"| France
| 18 March 2003 | Polydor | CD |
|---|
| 11 December 2020{{cite web|url=http://www.chartsinfrance.net/Alizee/news-114838.html|title=Alizée : ses deux premiers albums sortiront en vinyle le 11 décembre|date=15 August 2020 |access-date=12 June 2021}}
| Anaphore Music | Vinyl |
| scope="row"| United Kingdom
| 18 March 2003 | rowspan="6"| Polydor | rowspan="7"| CD |
| scope="row"|Switzerland
|rowspan="2"|15 April 2003 |
| scope="row"|Belgium |
| scope="row"|Europe
| 5 June 2003 |
| scope="row"|Germany
| 20 June 2003 |
| scope="row"|Asia
| 10 July 2003 |
| scope="row"|Canada
| 25 August 2003 |
References
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External links
- [https://open.spotify.com/album/1DxKeBOvwcRneU2aPo0WEI Mes courants électriques on Spotify]
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