Mylène Farmer : Ainsi Soit Je... CD 1988 Polydor Distribution French Synth-Pop

* Ainsi soit je... (a play on ainsi soit-il, which can mean either "so be it" or "amen") is the second album by Mylène Farmer, released on March 18, 1988. It contains the hit singles "Sans contrefaçon", "Pourvu qu'elles soient douces" and "Sans logique". Generally well received by critics, it was very successful and remains to date the second best-selling album of the singer. * The texts, which contain many literary references to famous authors (such as Baudelaire, Poe, etc.), were written by Mylène Farmer, except "L'Horloge" (a poem by Charles Baudelaire), "Déshabillez-moi" (originally sung in 1966 by Juliette Gréco) and "The Farmer's Conclusion" (which is an instrumental song). The album has a melancholy and sad tone, and deals with death, suicide, madness with gloomy and desperate texts. * The CD has a grading of Very Good Plus (VG+) and comes in a Standard Jewel Case. The inlay condition is Excellent (EX) and the format is CD. This compilation album features the talent of Frédéric Rousseau as the composer and Laurent Boutonnat as the producer. The album has a run time of 45:47 and includes instruments such as the guitar, bass, keyboard, pan flute, and synthesizer. * The CD Case measures 5 3/8" Wide x 5" Tall x 3/8" Thick. It weighs 4.20 ounces or 119 grams.