Hélène Rollès has unveiled her new album entitled "Hélène 2024"

On October 11, 2024, Hélène Rollès unveiled her new album entitled “Hélène 2024”, marking her return to the music scene after several years of absence. This opus, available in physical and digital formats, has generated significant interest among her fans and observers of the French music scene.

Commercial performance

Upon its release, “Hélène 2024” made a remarkable entrance by ranking directly at 9th position in the Top Physical Album Sales of SNEP, the national union of phonographic publishing.

However, precise sales figures for the last quarter of 2024 are not yet available, making it difficult to fully assess the album’s commercial performance over this period.

Musical Analysis

The album “Hélène 2024” offers a selection of original tracks, as well as covers of songs performed by Dorothée, an iconic figure in children’s songs from the 1980s and 1990s.

Notable covers include:

“Oh la la la vie est belle”, which is a cover of Dorothée’s “Le Collège Des Coeurs Brisés”.

“J’te Crois”, which covers “Si j'ai menti” by Dorothée.

“Je t’aime, Je t’aime, Je t’aime”, which is a cover of “Nicolas et Marjolaine” by Dorothée.

These choices reflect a desire to revive classics while adapting them to Hélène Rollès' current style.

One of the most striking moments of the album "Hélène 2024" is undoubtedly the title "Il Aime Un Garçon", a song that surprised and seduced a large part of the public because of its modernity and its bold message.

In a musical universe where artists often seek to reinvent themselves to reach new generations, Hélène Rollès has managed to combine her nostalgic pop universe with a current theme that has had the effect of an electroshock. This song stands out for its resolutely modern approach, both in terms of its musical production and its lyrics.

Far from the light songs that made her reputation in the 90s, “Il Aime Un Garçon” addresses with sensitivity and accuracy the question of sexual orientation, a subject that is still too rarely treated in such a direct way in the world of French popular song. Modernization is felt from the first notes of the song, with an electro-pop production that seems inspired by current trends while keeping a certain retro side. This subtle mix between contemporary sounds and the influences of her artistic past makes “Il Aime Un Garçon” a title that is both innovative and anchored in the heritage of Hélène Rollès.

The lyrics of the song, which tell the story of a man discovering and assuming his love for a boy, reinforce this artistic renewal. By addressing homosexual love in a light but assertive way, Hélène breaks a kind of taboo, not only as an artist but also as a public figure. Indeed, her ability to approach this theme with such open-mindedness, without caricature or judgment, positions her as an artist in tune with contemporary social issues. The choice of such a theme cannot be seen solely as a publicity stunt: it reflects a real desire to show that Hélène Rollès has evolved with the times, without denying her past.

The song is also part of an inclusive approach, bringing a dimension of representation for the LGBTQ+ community which, although increasingly visible in popular culture, still too rarely finds authentic and non-stereotypical representations in mainstream music. This title thus resonates like a hymn to self-acceptance and love without borders, and it is difficult not to salute the artist's audacity in his choice to deal with such an important subject.

In terms of reception, “Il Aime Un Garçon” was widely praised for its open-mindedness and freshness. The song was a real breath of fresh air in an album that otherwise relied on covers of older songs. This title marks a turning point, not only in Hélène Rollès’ musical career, but also in the way she chooses to engage with her audience. In this way, she manages to combine emotion and reflection while remaining faithful to her musical universe, but at the same time reinventing herself to meet the expectations of today’s listeners.

Critical and public reception

The first reactions to the album are mixed.

On the one hand, long-time fans welcome the return of Hélène Rollès and appreciate the covers that revive childhood memories.

On the other hand, some critics point out the lack of originality of these covers, calling them “new made with old”.

They believe that the album could have offered more new compositions to reflect the artistic evolution of the performer.

Conclusion

“Hélène 2024” marks an anticipated return of Hélène Rollès to the music scene, mixing nostalgia and modernity. While the album has had a promising start in terms of sales, it remains to be seen how it will position itself in the long term in the charts. Critics highlight both the strength of the emotional connection with the public and the need for artistic evolution to meet contemporary expectations.

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