Psychédélices

Psychédélices (English: "Psych-delights") is the third studio album by French singer Alizée, released in Mexico on 23 November 2007 by RCA Records, and subsequently released on 3 December 2007 in European regions, such as France, Belgium, and Swtizerland. It was the first album without collaboration and supervision by Mylène Farmer and Laurent Boutonnat. The album showcases themes of freedom, reinvention, love, rebellion, and personal identity, reflecting her shift toward a more mature and independent artistic persona. The lyrics move away from the coy sensuality of her earlier work and dive into more experimental, introspective, and playful territories.

Upon release, the album achieved commendable commercial success across various countries. In France, Psychédélices debuted at number 16 on the French Albums Chart and remained in the Top 200 for 16 weeks. The album was certified Gold by the Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique (SNEP) in March 2008, signifying shipments exceeding 80,000 copies. In Mexico, the album found significant success in. It debuted at number 44 on the Mexican Top 100 Albums Chart and peaked at number 15. On the International Albums Chart, it reached the top position. By the end of 2008, Psychédélices was the 52nd best-selling album of the year in Mexico, and was awarded Gold certification by AMPROFON for sales surpassing 50,000 units. Additionally, Psychédélices earned a Gold certification in Russia, reflecting sales of over 10,000 copies. The album found success elsewhere, charting in Belgium, peaking at number 50 and staying on the charts for 9 weeks. In Switzerland, Psychédélices reached number 99 on the charts, remaining for one week. The album also charted in Poland, peaking at number 24.

The album featured two singles, "Mademoiselle Juliette" and "Fifty-Sixty". Released on 30 September 2007, "Mademoiselle Juliette" marked Alizée's return to the music scene after a four-year hiatus. The single achieved moderate success, peaking at number 22 on the French Top 100 Singles chart and number 13 on the Top Downloaded Singles chart. Internationally, it resonated particularly well in Mexico, reaching the number one spot on MTV Latin America's chart and securing position 138 in the channel's 15-year retrospective countdown. The song also charted within the top 45 in Russia and at number 77 across Europe. The second single, "Fifty-Sixty," released in February 2008, was inspired by the life of model Edie Sedgwick and delved into themes of fame and identity. Despite its artistic depth, "Fifty-Sixty" did not replicate the commercial success of its predecessor.

In support of this album, Alizée embarked on the Psychédélices Tour . The second official concert tour, it was launched in 2008 to promote her third studio album, Psychédélices. Unlike her previous tour, this one had a more international focus, with performances in countries like Mexico—where she had gained significant popularity—as well as Russia and France. The shows featured a more mature and eclectic visual style, reflecting the psychedelic and electro-pop influences of the album. Alizée performed tracks like “Mademoiselle Juliette” and “Fifty-Sixty,” bringing a fresh stage presence that marked her artistic growth.