La Bottine Souriante – Xième (CD, 1998, Mille-Pattes MPCD2040)

Why This CD Matters
Xième captures La Bottine Souriante’s signature blend of traditional French-Canadian folk with modern arrangements and infectious rhythms. The group’s energetic instrumentation and vocal harmonies helped bring Québec folk music to international audiences. This album remains a standout release from one of Canada's most celebrated traditional ensembles.

Collector Note
1998 Canadian digipak release on Mille-Pattes, catalog number MPCD2040. Original Canadian pressings continue to appeal to collectors of Celtic, French-Canadian, and world folk music.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
CD: VG+ with light signs of normal handling
Case: VG+ digipak with light shelf wear
Booklet: VG+ with light handling wear

Technical Details
Format: CD, Album, Digipak
Label: Mille-Pattes – MPCD2040
Country: Canada
Released: 1998
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Folk

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist
Reel Du Forgeron 3:47
Les Trois Cavaliers 3:36
Arin Québec 4:46
Chanson De Mathurin 4:55
Medley Des Éboulements 4:54
Ciel D'Automne 4:05
YoYo-Verret 5:38
Suite Métisse 5:32
Un Air Si Doux 3:16
Alice Au Pays D'Artois 4:48
(Prélude, Valse) 5:46
Ami De La Bouteille 2:43
Margot Fringue 3:13

Shipping & Handling
Cleaned with alcohol swabs.
Shipped in protective CD bags.
Cracked cases replaced before shipping.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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