Martin Circus

Martin Circus – Évolution Française 1969–1985 (Born Bad, BB170) is a brilliantly curated time-lapse of one of France’s most shape-shifting bands—capturing their journey from French psychedelia and “pop musique” invention to glam, disco, new wave and 80s variété experiments. Rather than a generic greatest-hits, this compilation is a narrative: ten tracks spanning 1969 to 1985, including deep cuts, B-sides and key pivots—plus a François Kevorkian edit of the cult disco monster “Disco Circus,” a track that famously tore up New York and Chicago clubs and echoed through decades of DJ culture. The compilation isn’t just nostalgia it’s a lesson in how French pop absorbed global trends while keeping its own lyrical wit and personality. On vinyl, the stylistic jumps become part of the charm: every side turn feels like a new chapter. A must for collectors of French underground pop, disco-history heads and anyone who loves compilations that actually tell a story.