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Innamoramento
Studio album by
Mylène Farmer
Released7 April 1999
Recorded
  • Record One, Los Angeles
  • Ocean Way Recording. Inc., Hollywood
GenreSynthpop, pop rock
Length64:34
LabelPolydor
ProducerLaurent Boutonnat
Mylène Farmer chronology
Live à Bercy
(1997) 		Innamoramento
(1999) 		Mylenium Tour
(2000)
Alternative cover
Collector edition
Singles from Innamoramento
  1. "L'Âme-stram-gram"
    Released: 9 March 1999
  2. "Je te rends ton amour"
    Released: 8 June 1999
  3. "Souviens-toi du jour"
    Released: 2 September 1999
  4. "Optimistique-moi"
    Released: 22 February 2000
  5. "Innamoramento"
    Released: 18 July 2000

Innamoramento is the fifth studio album by Mylène Farmer, released on 7 April 1999. With sales of 1.5 million, the album is one the singer's most successful ones. It reached Diamond status in France[1] and landed Farmer a number of awards, including Album of the Year at the 1st NRJ Music Awards.[2] On the heels of the album's success, Farmer was also named Best Female French-language Artist in two consecutive years: 2000 and 2001.[2]

Background and release

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By 1999, Farmer had barely appeared in the media since her 1996 concerts at Paris-Bercy. The singer spent most of this time traveling many countries (such as China, Ireland, Italy and the United States), where she drew her inspiration for her next album, giving it a greater ethnic orientation. She was also inspired by the books Falling In Love by Francesco Alberoni, If This Is a Man by Primo Levi, and books on Buddhism. While some media announced that the album would be called Immortelles, Mes Moires (according to the magazine Voici), Mémoires and Ensemble,[citation needed] rumor had it that the next album would have more techno sound (and the first single would be named "The Small World", according to the Belgian newspaper 7 Extra).[citation needed] It was recorded at studios Ocean Way Recording and Record One in Los Angeles, but mixed at Guillaume Tell studio in Paris.

Finally, the album was released on 7 April, almost a month after the lead single "L'Âme-stram-gram" and was named Innamoramento, in reference to the book by Francesco Alberoni mentioned above. A quote from the author is also cited on the first page of the album's booklet.[3] The photographs, produced by Marino Parisotto Vay, cost about 104,000 euros.[4] The cover shows Farmer dressed in white on top of an open iron cage in the middle of the ocean.

Lyrics and music

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All lyrics were written by Farmer, who also composed the music for five songs. They contain many references to literary writers and painters. The album deals with Farmer's anxieties, such as pain, unhappy love, sexuality and the passage of the time.[5] But as the title suggests, love is the central theme of the album.

The album is slower in comparison to Farmer's previous studio album, the rock-inspired Anamorphosée (1995). The sound is more electronic and intimate.[6]

Critical reception

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In 2000, Innamoramento won a NRJ Music Awards in the category 'Francophone album of the year'.

Commercial performance

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In France, the album was released at a time when Francis Cabrel also made his comeback with his album Hors Saison, which topped the French Albums Chart. As a result, Innamoramento failed to reach #1 on the chart, but went straight in at #2 on 10 April 1999, remaining there for two weeks. Despite not hitting the top spot, the album remained in the chart for 94 weeks, including 18 weeks in the top ten[7] and became one of Farmer's highest selling albums. It re-entered the chart during Farmer's Mylenium Tour and also when Universal organised further promotion of the album. Certified Diamond disc by the SNEP,[8] Innamoramento ranked #4, #43 and #92 on 1999, 2000 and 2001 End of Year Charts respectively.

In Belgium (Wallonia), after entering at #5 on 17 April 1999, the album climbed to #2 during the following week and stayed there for five consecutive weeks. As in France, Francis Cabrel's album prevented Innamoramento from reaching the top of the chart. The album remained for 27 weeks in the top ten and 66 weeks in the Top 50.[9] It featured at #5 and #58 on the 1999 and 2000 End of Year Charts.

Innamoramento also appeared for two weeks on the Belgium (Flanders) Albums Chart, on which it peaked at # 40.

Track listing

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# Title Length Performance(s) on tour(s) TV performance(s) Comment[10]
1 "L'Amour naissant" 4:59 Mylenium tour No This song has the same title as the album, since 'Innamoramento' means 'L'amour naissant' in French-language. This tribute to the film Ryan's Daughter by David Lean (mentioned in the lyrics) deals with boredom, cold, Ireland, love and death. It begins with the sound of thunder.
2 "L'Âme-stram-gram" 4:19 *Mylenium tour
*En tournée
*Mylène Farmer 2019 		* Les Années tubes (2 April 1999, TF1)
* Hit Machine (17 April 1999, M6)
* Tapis rouge (24 April 1999, France 2) 		See main article "L'Âme-stram-gram"
3 "Pas le temps de vivre" 5:12 Mylenium tour Nevermore * NRJ Music Awards (20 January 2001, TF1) The song deals with melancholy, regret and loneliness and evokes the absence of a loved person. Very esthetic, the text uses many images and neologisms. The music begins with the sounds of water.
4 "Dessine-moi un mouton" 4:34 Mylenium tour No See main article "Dessine-moi un mouton"
5 "Je te rends ton amour" 5:09 *Mylenium tour
*En tournée
*Mylène Farmer 2019 		* La Fureur du parc (19 June 1999)
* 50 Ans de tubes (30 July 1999, TF1) 		See main article "Je te rends ton amour"
6 "Méfie-toi" 5:25 Mylenium tour No At the beginning of the song, Farmer enters the studio, coughs and laughs. At the end, she removes the headphones and leaves the studio.

The song refers to Buddhism and especially to the book The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, by Sogyal Rinpoche. The text evokes the astrology and the supreme god of gnostic (cited under the acronym 'IAO' = Isis, Apophis and Osiris).

7 "Innamoramento" 5:20 Mylenium tour
*Mylène Farmer 2019 		No See main article "Innamoramento"
8 "Optimistique-moi" 4:19 Mylenium tour Nevermore * NRJ Music Awards (22 January 2000, TF1)
* Les Années tube (3 March 2000, TF1)
* Hit Machine (11 March 2000, M6)
* Tapis rouge (25 March 2000, France 2) 		See main article "Optimistique-moi"
9 "Serais-tu là?" 4:40 No No Farmer addresses to her lover and seems to evoke the regrets that can be felt in love. In the refrain, she wondered if he would agree if she was willing to sacrifice herself for him. Some words quote Paul Verlaine's work Les Poèmes saturniens.
10 "Consentement" 4:35 No No Enigmatic lyrics refer to a budding love which is conjugated with the second-person of plural in French-language (= to address the lover as 'vous'). The title of the nursery rhyme Ah! Vous dirai-je, maman is also mentioned in song's lyrics.

"Consentement" was scheduled for the Mylenium Tour, but was finally abandoned. The song serves as sound background for one of the bonus included in the DVD Mylènium Tour.

11 "Et si vieillir m'était conté" 4:50 No No The song evokes the passage of time and thus old age and death, personifying the night.

In the collector version of the album, the song's lyrics are not included in the booklet, but they are published on a sheet itself enclosed in an envelope stuck in the booklet.
Scheduled for being the third single from the album, the song was replaced by "Souviens-toi du jour".

12 "Souviens-toi du jour" 4:55 Mylenium Tour * Tapis rouge (11 September 1999, France 2)
* 100% Johnny (12 November 1999, TF1) 		See main article "Souviens-toi du jour"
13 "Mylenium" 5:20 Mylenium Tour No This is an instrumental song in which Farmer only repeats the word "Innamoramento", with tribal vocals as background.

Personnel

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  • Angeline Annonier – choeurs
  • Fred Attal – arranger, clavier, producer, programming, sauf
  • Pascaud Caroline Blandin – background vocals
  • Bertrand Chatnet – engineer, mixing
  • Jeff Dahlgren – guitar
  • Pol Ramirez del Piu – bagpipes, cymbalom, flute
  • Jerome Devoise – assistant
  • Mylène Farmer – vocals
  • Johanna Ferdinand – choeurs, background vocals
  • Denny Fongheiser – drums
  • Joelle Jaque-Gustave – choeurs
  • Abe Laboriel Jr. – drums
  • Abraham Laboriel Sr. – bass
  • Sophia Nelson – choeurs, background vocals
  • Rik Pekkonen – engineer
  • Colonna Phillippe – engineer
  • Marie-Jo Plezel – choeurs
  • Mathieu Rabaté – drums
  • Carole Rowley – background vocals
  • Rafa Sardina – assistant
  • Mike Scotella – assistant
  • Billy Sheehan – bass
  • Frank Simes – guitar
  • John Sorenson – assistant
  • Chris Spedding – guitar
  • Jerry Watts Jr. – bass

Charts

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Certifications and sales

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Belgium (BRMA)[26] Platinum 50,000*
France (SNEP)[28] Diamond 1,100,000[27]
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[29] Platinum 50,000^
Summaries
Europe (IFPI)[30] Platinum 1,000,000*
Worldwide — 1,500,000[31]

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Formats

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  • CD - Jewel case
  • CD - Cardboard gatefold sleeve - Limited edition (300,000)
  • Collector edition box - Numbered travel log version (including a CD and a booklet of travel with unpublished photos)
  • Cassette
  • Double 12"
  • CD - Japan
  • CD - Digipak (since 2005)

References

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Innamoramento is the fifth studio album by French singer-songwriter , released on 7 April 1999 through . Produced by Laurent Boutonnat, the album consists of 13 original tracks written by Farmer and Boutonnat, blending pop, electronic, and orchestral elements with session musicians including bassist and guitarist . The title, an Italian word meaning "" or the initial stage of romantic , encapsulates the record's exploration of love, emotional rebirth, and spiritual introspection. Following Farmer's 1997 live album Live à Bercy, Innamoramento marked her return to studio recordings after a four-year hiatus from new material, emphasizing a more mature and mystical phase in her artistry. Recorded primarily at and studios in , the production incorporated lush arrangements and backing vocals by artists such as Carole Rowley. Key tracks include the lead single "L'Âme-stram-gram," which peaked at number 2 on the French Singles Chart, alongside other releases like "Je te rends ton amour," "Souviens-toi du jour," "Optimistique-moi," and the title track, all of which reached the top 10 in . Innamoramento achieved significant commercial success, debuting and peaking at number 2 on the French Albums Chart (), where it remained in the top 15 for most of 1999 and re-entered the top 10 in 2001. The album was certified in in March 2001 by the , denoting shipments of over 1 million units, with estimated sales reaching approximately 1.3 million copies in the country as of 2023. Internationally, it performed well in markets like and , contributing to total worldwide sales exceeding 1.5 million. Critically, it solidified Farmer's status as one of 's best-selling artists, earning her multiple awards including the for Best French Album of the Year.

Background and development

Inspiration

Innamoramento served as Mylène Farmer's fifth studio album, released in 1999, and represented a notable shift toward introspective and spiritual themes compared to the more rock-oriented energy of her previous release, (1995). This evolution reflected Farmer's desire to explore deeper emotional and philosophical dimensions in her music, moving away from the and rock elements that dominated her earlier work. The album's creation was deeply influenced by Farmer's extensive travels during the period following Anamorphosée, including stays in the United States (particularly for six months of preparation), (where she filmed content and drew cultural insights), , and , which infused the project with diverse spiritual and emotional explorations. A key intellectual influence was Italian sociologist Francesco Alberoni's 1979 book Innamoramento e amore (translated as Le choc amoureux in French), which examines the psychological and sociological stages of ; the album's title derives directly from this concept, emphasizing the nascent, transformative spark of romance. Farmer's readings extended to Primo Levi's memoir (Si c'est un homme), a haunting account of survival that inspired reflections on memory and human resilience, as well as various texts on that shaped the album's meditative and existential undertones. These literary sources collectively guided the album's thematic focus on love's evolving phases, blending personal vulnerability with broader spiritual inquiry. Prior to finalizing the project, media rumors circulated about potential alternative titles such as Immortelles, Mes Mémoires, or Ensemble, alongside speculation of a more techno-driven direction. However, Farmer and her collaborator Laurent Boutonnat refined the vision into an electronic yet introspective soundscape, prioritizing emotional depth over high-energy experimentation. This deliberate creative process underscored the album's intimate, reflective essence.

Recording

The recording of Innamoramento took place primarily at Studios in and in Hollywood from late to early 1999, capturing the album's core tracks in a professional studio environment known for high-fidelity sound production. These facilities allowed for the integration of diverse sonic elements, with sessions focusing on layering vocals, instrumentation, and electronic programming to achieve the album's sophisticated texture. Production was overseen by Laurent Boutonnat, who served as the primary arranger and producer, guiding the overall creative and technical direction while collaborating closely with . Farmer contributed lyrics to all twelve tracks and composed the music for five of them—"Pas le temps de vivre," "Méfie-toi," "Optimistique-moi," "Serais-tu là?," and "Et si vieillir m'était conté"—marking a significant expansion of her role in the album's . The process emphasized meticulous , with Boutonnat handling keyboards and programming to blend synthetic sounds with organic elements. Mixing occurred at Record One Studios in and Studio Guillaume Tell in , led by engineer Bertrand Châtenet, who refined the tracks for clarity and balance. The sessions incorporated international session musicians, including British backing vocalist Carole Rowley on several tracks and American studio players for live such as bass and guitar, resulting in a polished fusion of electronic production and acoustic performances that defined the album's sound. This approach ensured a cohesive, expansive audio landscape without relying solely on programmed elements.

Music and lyrics

Musical style

Innamoramento blends and electronic pop genres, with stylistic elements of and ballads across its 13 tracks. The album's sound emphasizes melodic introspection through layered synthesizers and subtle electronic beats, produced and arranged by Laurent Boutonnat, who also contributed keyboards and programming. Instrumentation features guitars by , Jeff Dahlgren, and Frank T. Simes; bass by , Jerry Watts Jr., and ; and by Abraham Laboriel Jr., Mathieu Rabaté, and Denny Fongheiser, creating a rich, atmospheric texture that incorporates ambient and influences. This sonic palette marks an evolution toward greater accessibility and electronic emphasis, diverging from the more rock-driven approach of Farmer's prior album , while retaining subtle undertones through live guitar and drum elements. The total runtime spans 64:34, allowing for dynamic variations, such as the upbeat rhythms and dance-oriented energy in "L'Âme-stram-gram," which contrasts with the slower, ballad-like introspection of "Pas le temps de vivre."

Lyrical content

The lyrical content of Innamoramento centers on the multifaceted stages of , encompassing initial passion, despair, and eventual redemption, as inspired by Italian sociologist Francesco Alberoni's book Innamoramento e amore, which explores the transformative shock of and its evolution into deeper emotional bonds. This framework infuses the album with existential and spiritual undertones, reflecting a quest for emotional renewal amid vulnerability and transience. authored all lyrics on the album and composed the music for five tracks, marking a significant expansion of her creative role beyond her typical collaborations with Laurent Boutonnat. Specific songs exemplify these themes through intimate, introspective narratives. The title track "Innamoramento" captures the fleeting intensity of initial passion, portraying as an urgent, almost desperate force intertwined with motifs of and the inexorable passage of time, underscored by Italian phrases that evoke raw emotional immediacy. In contrast, "Je te rends ton amour," with lyrics by and music by Boutonnat, delves into sacrificial and the pain of relinquishing a burdensome affection, symbolizing a release from relational entrapment through metaphors of artistic and personal surrender. Similarly, "Pas le temps de vivre," solely credited to for both lyrics and , weaves hope and memory into a reflective meditation on resilience, urging remembrance of amid loss and dispersion. Farmer's poetic style employs abstract, metaphorical language that prioritizes emotional vulnerability over linear storytelling, often layering personal introspection with evocative imagery drawn from nature, solitude, and fleeting human connections. The inclusion of Italian elements, as in the title track, adds a layer of universality to the intimacy, enhancing the sense of enamorment as a borderless, spiritual experience. The album's lyrical arc traces a progression from euphoric immersion in love's onset—evident in opening tracks like "L'amour naissant"—to a mature contemplation of its enduring echoes, culminating in themes of acceptance and quiet wisdom, without venturing into explicit political or social critique.

Promotion and release

Album release and formats

Innamoramento was released on 7 April 1999 by , a subsidiary of Universal Music , with an initial focus on the French market followed by international rollout in select regions including , , and parts of . The album was issued in various standard formats, including in both jewel case and digipak presentations, audio cassette, and a double 12" vinyl edition. A Japanese CD version was also produced, distinguished by its traditional obi strip packaging. Special editions encompassed a limited run of ,000 copies in a gatefold sleeve and a collector's limited to 3,000 non-numbered units, presented as a "" (Carnet de voyage) that included the CD along with a and an extensive booklet of photographs and notes. There was no digital release at launch, with such formats appearing only in later remasters. The packaging incorporated artwork by and Laurent Boutonnat, featuring Italian-inspired visuals that evoke themes of romance and mystery, including images of the artist in ethereal, love-infused settings. The standard CD edition bore catalog number 547 338-2 and UPC 731454733823, while the collector's box used 547 373-2.

Singles and music videos

The five singles from Innamoramento were released over a period spanning from 1999 to 2000, each achieving significant commercial success in and contributing to the album's promotion through radio airplay and television appearances. The , "L'Âme-stram-gram", was released on 9 March 1999 and peaked at number 2 on the French Singles Chart while reaching number 9 in Belgium (Wallonia). Followed by "Je te rends ton amour" on 8 June 1999, which peaked at number 10 in . "Souviens-toi du jour" arrived on 2 1999, attaining number 4 on the French chart. The fourth single, "", was issued on 22 February 2000 and peaked at number 7 in . Closing the campaign, the title track "Innamoramento" was released on 18 July 2000, reaching number 3 on the French Singles Chart. All music videos for these singles were directed by Laurent Boutonnat, Farmer's longtime collaborator, emphasizing her enigmatic and theatrical persona through elaborate, narrative-driven visuals. The video for "L'Âme-stram-gram" features a surreal fairy-tale narrative set against fantastical landscapes, including scenes filmed at the . "Je te rends ton amour" depicts Farmer as in a gothic, historical tableau with violent imagery, leading to on some French broadcasters due to its intensity. The "Souviens-toi du jour" video portrays a melancholic, memory-laden journey, while "Optimistique-moi" showcases acrobatic performances and emotional introspection. The "Innamoramento" clip, directed by François Hanss in collaboration with Boutonnat's vision, presents a tender, romantic storyline with Farmer in ethereal settings. These videos aired prominently on channels like M6 and , enhancing radio promotion and building anticipation for the album. "L'Âme-stram-gram" and "Souviens-toi du jour" received silver certifications from the SNEP in for sales exceeding 250,000 units each, underscoring their role in sustaining the album's buzz through targeted media exposure.

Live performances and tour

The Mylenium Tour served as the primary live support for Mylène Farmer's album Innamoramento, spanning from 21 September 1999 to 8 March 2000 with 43 dates across four European countries: , , , and . The tour opened at Le Dôme in , , drawing 8,000 spectators, and concluded at the SKK Arena in , . Produced by Gilbert Coullier Productions and Stages Spectacles with a reported budget exceeding 20 million French francs (approximately 3 million euros), the shows emphasized a futuristic aesthetic through elaborate staging, including multimedia projections, pyrotechnic effects, and custom costumes designed to evoke mythological and cosmic themes. The setlist integrated eight tracks from Innamoramento, such as "L'Âme-stram-gram," "Innamoramento," and "Je te rends ton amour," seamlessly blended with earlier hits like "Désenchantée" and "Libertine" across a two-hour performance featuring choreography by Mylène Farmer and Laurent Boutonnat. Artistic direction was handled by Laurent Boutonnat, Farmer's longtime collaborator, who incorporated dynamic elements like aerial structures and a central pharaonic statue on stage. The tour drew over 450,000 attendees in total, with many dates, including five at Paris-Bercy, selling out rapidly due to high demand. No dates were scheduled outside Europe, including the United States. In addition to the arena shows, made several television appearances in during the 1999 promotion period, performing tracks from the album on programs such as Hit Machine and Tapis Rouge. A live recording of the tour, captured during the September 1999 Paris-Bercy concerts and directed by François Hanss, was released as a double CD and DVD in December 2000 by Polydor, achieving diamond certification in for over 500,000 units sold.

Critical and commercial reception

Critical response

Upon its release in April 1999, Innamoramento received generally positive reviews from the French press, with critics praising its emotional depth and intricate production. Elle described the album's lyrics as poetic and diary-like, capturing Farmer's intimate vulnerabilities in a way that resonated deeply with listeners. Similarly, highlighted the record's renewal through mystical elements, including references to and , noting its sincere exploration of personal turmoil amid Laurent Boutonnat's complex arrangements. commended the psychological insight in tracks like "L’Âme-Stram-Gram," appreciating the subtle unease woven into the soundscapes, while L’Express lauded Farmer's fragile yet crystalline voice as it delved into spiritual obsessions and themes of love and loss. Télérama emphasized the album's consistent stylistic evolution, finding emotional resonance in its intimate confessions that marked a return to Farmer's introspective roots. Télé Star called it a sentimental "catch-all" with universal appeal, blending pop accessibility with profound sentimentality. Some critics, however, pointed to shortcomings in innovation and vocal presence. argued that Farmer's voice often felt weak and overshadowed by Boutonnat's dominant musical layers, suggesting the lyrics required visual elements to fully shine. acknowledged the effective airy techno-pop but criticized the album for Farmer's stagnation, describing her as "comfortably enclosed in her cottony self" with unchanging adolescent obsessions, likening it to a "depression that works" rather than a bold progression from prior works. The album's critical acclaim was affirmed by awards, including Best French Album and Best Female Artist at the inaugural Music Awards in 2000. In retrospective analyses, Innamoramento is viewed as a commercial and artistic peak for , bridging the exuberant pop era with more introspective sensibilities, and its enduring influence on French music is noted for poetic and atmospheric production that continue to inspire. Recent reviews, such as a 2024 assessment on Album of the Year, hail it as a near-perfect pop work with layered, angelic vocals and poetic beauty, while a 2025 Substack piece portrays it as a mature of love, evoking a Celtic goddess-like allure in its opening tracks.

Chart performance and sales

Innamoramento entered the French Albums Chart at number 2 on 7 April 1999, where it remained for 97 weeks overall. The album's strong initial performance was supported by the lead single "L'Âme-stram-gram," though it never reached the top position, blocked by Francis Cabrel's Hors saison. In France, the album achieved Diamond certification from SNEP on 23 March 2001, reflecting shipments of at least 500,000 units under the certification thresholds applicable at the time. By the end of 2001, net shipments reached 1,080,000 copies, with total sales estimated at 1,140,000 by 2015 according to GfK data. Internationally, the album performed well in French-speaking markets. In Belgium's region, it peaked at number 2 and spent 72 weeks on the chart, while in it reached number 40 for 2 weeks. In , it peaked at number 59 for 1 week. No official chart entry was recorded in , though minor imports occurred without significant impact. The album received no formal release in the United States.
Country/RegionPeak PositionWeeks on ChartCertification
France297Diamond (500,000) [SNEP]
(Wallonia)272-
(Flanders)402-
591-
The album's commercial success was bolstered by its accompanying singles and the subsequent Mylenium Tour, which extended its visibility. As of 2025, Innamoramento continues to gain traction through streaming platforms, with a 2024 vinyl reissue contributing to renewed interest. Worldwide are estimated at around 1.5 million copies, predominantly from .

Credits

Track listing

The standard edition of Innamoramento, released on April 7, 1999, features 13 tracks with a total runtime of 64:34. All lyrics across the album were written by , while the music was composed by Laurent Boutonnat for most tracks, with credited as composer on select songs.
No.TitleLengthComposer(s)Notes on performances
1L'Amour naissant4:55Laurent BoutonnatPerformed on Mylenium Tour
2L'Âme-stram-gram4:19Laurent BoutonnatPerformed on Mylenium Tour
3Pas le temps de vivre5:12Performed on Mylenium Tour
4Dessine-moi un mouton4:34Laurent BoutonnatPerformed on Mylenium Tour
5Je te rends ton amour5:09Laurent BoutonnatPerformed on Mylenium Tour
6Méfie-toi5:25
7Innamoramento5:20Laurent BoutonnatPerformed on Mylenium Tour
8Optimistique-moi4:19Performed on Mylenium Tour
9Serais-tu là?4:40
10Consentement4:35Laurent Boutonnat
11Et si vieillir m'était conté4:50
12Souviens-toi du jour...4:55Laurent Boutonnat
13Mylenium5:20Laurent BoutonnatPerformed on Mylenium Tour (as opener)
The Japanese edition adheres to the standard 13-track listing with no additional bonus tracks or major regional variations.

Personnel

provided lead vocals on Innamoramento, while writing lyrics for all tracks. Laurent Boutonnat produced the album, handled arrangements, and performed keyboards and programming. The recording featured guitars by Jeff Dahlgren, with additional guitars from and Frank T. Simes. Bass duties were shared by Sr., Jerry Watts, and . Drums were played by Abraham Laboriel Jr., Matthieu Rabaté, and Denny Fongheiser. Pol Ramirez del Più contributed flutes, cymbalum, and . Backing vocals were recorded by Carole Rowley on tracks including "L’Âme-stram-gram", "Souviens-toi du jour...", "Innamoramento", and "Optimistique-moi"; Sophia Nelson, Caroline Pascaud Blandin, and Johanna Ferdinand appeared on "Dessine-moi un mouton" and "Souviens-toi du jour..."; and African choirs featuring Sophia Nelson, Angeline Annonier, Joël Jaque Gustave, Johanna Ferdinand, and Marie-Jo Plezel provided additional layers on "L'Amour naissant" and "Mylenium". Technical contributions included sound recording by Bertrand Chatenet, Philippe Colonna, and Rik Pekkonen at in and in . Mixing was led by Bertrand Chatenet at and Studio Guillaume Tell in , with assistance from Rafa Sardina, Mike Scotella, John Sorensen, and Jérôme Devoise. André Perriat mastered the album at Top Master in . Paul Van Parys served as for Stuffed Monkey.

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  28. https://www.mylene.net/mylene/mylene-farmer-mylenium-tour-le-dome-marseille-21-septembre-1999.php
  29. https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/55160-mylene-farmer-mylenium-tour?language=en-US
  30. https://www.innamoramento.net/mylene-farmer/concerts-recit/mylenium-tour
  31. https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/mylene-farmer/1999/palais-omnisports-de-paris-bercy-paris-france-3c83593.html
  32. https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/mylene-farmer/1999/tapis-rouge-emission-de-tv-france-2-paris-france-1b91f1d4.html
  33. https://www.discogs.com/master/63090-Mylene-Farmer-Mylenium-Tour
  34. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0273857/
  35. https://www.swisscharts.com/album/Mylene-Farmer/Innamoramento-17013
  36. https://snepmusique.com/les-certifications/?categorie=Albums&interprete=Myl%C3%A8ne+Farmer&titre=Innamoramento
  37. https://open.spotify.com/album/02qgAJm7p9AXtFNHhDTYdu
  38. https://bestsellingalbums.org/artist/9286
  39. https://www.discogs.com/release/4731769-Myl%C3%A8ne-Farmer-Innamoramento
  40. https://www.discogs.com/release/3422836-Mylene-Farmer-Innamoramento
  41. https://www.innamoramento.net/mylene-farmer/albums/innamoramento
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