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La Complainte Du Mineur

Loïc Roche

Artist: Loïc Roche
Label: Disques Caiac
Catalog number: C.33.1181
Format: 7" · 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: France
Released: 1981
Genre: Pop

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This recording by Loïc Roche captures a poignant musical tradition, offering a dedicated look at the themes surrounding mining life. As a release from Disques Caiac, this record serves as an evocative piece of cultural documentation for those interested in the folk history preserved through vinyl.

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La Complainte du Mineur was released in 1981 under the Disques Caiac label, serving as a poignant reflection of the industrial and social landscape of the era. Produced during a time when folk music continued to serve as a medium for labor history and regional storytelling, the record highlights the harsh realities and cultural identity associated with mining communities. The release is part of a niche catalog that prioritized authentic, often localized, French-language compositions.

The album reflects a minimalist aesthetic typical of independent folk productions from the early 1980s, focusing heavily on lyrical narrative and acoustic instrumentation. Loïc Roche’s work on this project was intended to evoke the solemnity of the miner's plight, relying on atmospheric arrangements rather than commercial artifice. While the record remained a relatively obscure release, it is valued by collectors of regional French folk music for its sincere documentation of working-class heritage and its preservation of traditional storytelling motifs.

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