Brol () is the debut studio album by Belgian singer Angèle. It was self-released on 5 October 2018 through Angèle's own label Angèle VL Records. A reissue with seven new tracks was released on 8 November 2019 under the name Brol La Suite.
The album received the Album Révélation of the Year at the 2019 Victoires de la Musique awards ceremony in France.
Artwork and title The album cover features a photograph of Angèle as a child with her baby teeth out.
The album's title is a reference to the Belgian slang word "brol". In Brussels slang, "brol" has multiple meanings. It can refer to either a heap of random small objects, or a nondescript object of little value; a place of disorder or shambles; or a fuss.
Release and promotion A music video for "Tout oublier" was released upon the album's release date on 5 October 2018. The video features Angèle and her brother Roméo unfittingly wearing ski attire and carrying ski equipment on the beach of a seaside resort.
Critical reception
Brol has received generally positive reviews from critics. Writing for Le Journal du Dimanche, Ludovic Perrin praised the album, calling each song excellent and perfectly arranged.
The album was included in Pretty Much Amazings list of twenty-five "Albums of the Year" for 2018.
Track listing Credits adapted from liner notes.
Personnel Credits adapted from liner notes.
Musicians Angèle Van Laeken – vocals, keyboards Tristan Salvati – guitar , bass , keyboards Veence Hanao – keyboards Matthew Irons – keyboards
Technical personnel Angèle – production, programming Tristan Salvati – mixing , production, programming, recording Veence Hanao – programming Hugo Martinez – mixing Nk.F – mixing , mastering Adrien Pallot – mastering Alex Gopher – mastering Matthew Irons – recording , programming Charlotte Abramow – photography Serge Van Laeken – cover photo Boldatwork – design
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2018–2020) Peak position French Albums (SNEP) 1
Year-end charts Chart (2018) Position Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders) 23 Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia) 3 French Albums (SNEP) 18
Chart (2019) Position Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders) 4 Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia) 1 French Albums (SNEP) 1 Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade) 15
Chart (2020) Position Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders) 9 Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia) 2 French Albums (SNEP) 4 Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade) 49
Chart (2021) Position Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders) 22 Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia) 10 French Albums (SNEP) 58
Chart (2022) Position Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders) 55 Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia) 20
Chart (2023) Position Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders) 141 Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia) 35
Chart (2024) Position Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia) 48
Certifications and sales
See also List of best-selling albums in Belgium List of best-selling albums in France
References