In March 2016, Fred Fortin released his fifth album, "Ultramarr," after a seven-year absence in his solo incarnation. Quebec trembled at the impact of this unexpected and long-awaited return: there was even talk of consecration, as the album took home the Félix awards for "Songwriter or Composer of the Year," "Album of the Year – Critics' Choice," and "Sound Recording and Mixing of the Year," in addition to being nominated in the "Album of the Year – Rock" category at that year's ADISQ gala. Good news never comes alone: iTunes Canada named it the best French-language album of the year in the country.

Blending country pop, warm folk, and progressive rock, the Quebec rocker's fifth solo album has everything it takes to become a classic.

• Cardboard sleeve CD

Album tracks:

1. Oiseau
2. Douille
3. 10 $
4. Gratte
5. Tapis noir
6. Tête perdue
7. Grippe
8. L’amour ô Canada
9. Molly
10. Ultramarr
11. Tite dernière