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All Music Guide:
One of France's most respected pop acts, Les Innocents were a jangly pop band that released four albums between 1989 and 1999, all of which displayed its leaders' (J.P. Nataf and Jean-Christophe Urbain) fine songwriting skills and musical craftsmanship. Their career was boosted in 1987 by the success of their "Jodie" single, and their first three LPs spawned many other hits, from "Colore" to "Un Autre Finistère." Though those first LPs (1989's Cent Metres au Paradis, 1992's Fous à Lier, and 1995's Post Partum) sealed the band's popularity, the commercial failure of their fourth and last LP (1999's Les Innocents) initiated a separation process, J.P. Nataf going solo to explore new musical and lyrical territories. A career-spanning compilation was released in 2003 (Meilleurs Souvenirs), and ten years after their last studio recording, rumors of a reunion tour were spreading around.
Wikipedia:
Les Innocents was a French rock band, quartet led by Jean-Philippe Nataf (named Jipé, sing) and Jean-Christophe Urbain (named Jean-Chri, sing and keyboards) from 1982 to 1999. Former members are Rico (bass) and Pierre Morin (drums).
Biography
Founded in 1982 in Lille, the group is, like most rock bands, a story of friends. Les Innocents made their first success with the single "Jodie" (1987), and their first album Cent Mètres au Paradis (1989). In 1992 they produced their album Fous à lier, which became their first major success. The next album, Post Partum, confirmed their talent and popularity, and took them to the peak of their fame. "Colore" was one of the most aired singles of 1996. The name is a tribute to the English group The Clash, who gave "anonymous" concerts under that name.
Les Innocents separated in 2000, in part because of lukewarm reception to their latest album, as well as some internal musical differences. JP Nataf continues a solo career.
In 2003, they released a best of.
Jean-Philippe Nataf and Jean-Christophe Urbain are close friends of the singer Jil Caplan, with whom they have worked.