Trafic

Trafic was released in 2018 under the Barclay label as the third solo studio album by French singer-songwriter Gaëtan Roussel. Coming after his tenure with the band Louise Attaque and his successful solo debut, this project represented a shift toward a more polished, synth-infused pop sound. Roussel collaborated with several producers to create a record that felt both modern and reflective of his established reputation as a prominent figure in French rock and chanson.

The album's design and thematic direction were centered on the concept of movement and the interconnected nature of urban life, reflected in the title. By incorporating electronic textures alongside his signature vocal style, Roussel intended to broaden his stylistic reach beyond the acoustic leanings of his previous work. Critically, the album was received as a confident evolution, marking his ability to bridge the gap between alternative rock roots and mainstream pop sensibilities in the contemporary French music landscape.