# Aut'Chose

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{{Short description|Canadian garage rock band}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name            = Aut'Chose
| image           =
| caption         =
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| alias           =
| origin          = [Montreal](/source/Montreal), Quebec
| instrument      =
| genre           = [Garage rock](/source/Garage_rock)
| occupation      =
| years_active    = 1974–1977<br>2014–2024
| label           = [Columbia Records](/source/Columbia_Records), [CBS Records International](/source/CBS_Records_International), [Star Music](/source/Star_Music), Disques Artic, Hasard Records, [Amusic](/source/Amusic)
| associated_acts = [Voïvod](/source/Voivod_(band)), [Groovy Aardvark](/source/Groovy_Aardvark), [Grimskunk](/source/Grimskunk)
| current_members = Jacques Racine<br>[Michel Langevin](/source/Michel_Langevin)<br>[Joe Evil](/source/Grimskunk)<br>[Vincent Peake](/source/Groovy_Aardvark)<br>Alex Crow
| past_members    = Pierre-André Gauthier<br>[Denis D'Amour](/source/Denis_D'Amour)<br>Mick Gauthier<br>Jacques Lalumière<br>Jean-François St-Georges<br>Lucien Francœur
}}

'''Aut'Chose''' was a Canadian [garage rock](/source/garage_rock) group from [Montreal](/source/Montreal), Quebec, first active in the 1970s.<ref name=chaud>[https://exclaim.ca/music/article/autchose-chaud_comme_un_jukebox "Aut'Chose: Chaud comme un jukebox"]. ''[Exclaim!](/source/Exclaim!)'', November 10, 2014.</ref>

==History==
Led by poet Lucien Francœur, the band's original lineup featured a rotating collective of musicians including Pierre-André Gauthier, Jacques Racine, Mick Gauthier, Jacques Lalumière and Jean-François St-Georges. This group released three albums, ''Prends une chance avec moé'' (1974), ''Une nuit comme une autre'' (1975), and ''Le Cauchemar américain'' (1976).<ref name=jdm>[https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2014/11/15/jai-sous-estime-limpact-dautchose "Lucien Francoeur: «J’ai sous-estimé l’impact d’Aut’chose»"]. ''[Le Journal de Montréal](/source/Le_Journal_de_Montr%C3%A9al)'', November 15, 2014.</ref>

The band broke up in 1976, just weeks after the release of ''Le Cauchemar américain''.<ref name=chaud/> They were still nominated for [Most Promising New Group](/source/Juno_Award_for_Breakthrough_Group_of_the_Year) at the [Juno Awards of 1976](/source/Juno_Awards_of_1976).<ref>"Anka among Juno contenders". ''[The Globe and Mail](/source/The_Globe_and_Mail)'', February 18, 1976.</ref>

The compilation ''Chaud comme un juke-box'' was released in France in 1977, and the compilation ''Encore'' was released in Canada in 1981.

Francœur continued to record and perform as a solo artist,<ref>"Rocker feared rejection, found adulation instead". ''[The Globe and Mail](/source/The_Globe_and_Mail)'', March 12, 1984.</ref> and was noted for his single "Le Rap-à-Billy", which was credited as the first French Canadian [rap](/source/rap) single.<ref name=chaud/> He also continued to publish work as a poet, winning the [Prix Émile-Nelligan](/source/Prix_%C3%89mile-Nelligan) in 1983 for his poetry collection ''Les Rockeurs sanctifiés''.

In 2001, Francœur and Pierre Gauthier released an acoustic album of Aut'Chose songs, ''Dans la jungle des villes''.

Francœur died on 5 November 2024, at the age of 76.<ref>{{cite news |title=Lucien Francoeur: Death Of An Icon On Québec’s Rock Scene |url=https://www.socanmagazine.ca/news/lucien-francoeur-death-of-an-icon-of-quebecs-rock-scene/ |access-date=8 November 2024 |publisher=Socan Magazine |date=6 November 2024}}</ref>

==Revival==
In 2004, Francœur revived the band for a 30th anniversary show. Original members Francœur and Racine were supported by [Michel Langevin](/source/Michel_Langevin) and [Denis D'Amour](/source/Denis_D'Amour) of [Voïvod](/source/Voivod_(band)), Vincent Peake of [Groovy Aardvark](/source/Groovy_Aardvark) and Joe Evil of [Grimskunk](/source/Grimskunk). The same lineup released a reunion album, ''Chansons d'épouvante'' in 2005.<ref name=jdm/>

All four of their studio albums and a concert DVD were re-released in 2014 as the box set ''Chaud comme un juke-box, l'intégrale''.<ref name=chaud/>

The band continues to perform, playing together as late as 2019.<ref>[https://www.lequotidien.com/arts/autchose-au-sous-bois-8d1375fd56a5a9fba3eac55d007c4621 "Aut'Chose au Sous-Bois"]. ''[Le Quotidien](/source/Le_Quotidien_(Saguenay))'', September 26, 2016.</ref>

==Discography==
===Albums===
*''Prends une chance avec moé'' (1975-02-17), Columbia, CBS
*''Une nuit comme une autre'' (1975-10-08), CBS
*''Le Cauchemar américain'' (1976-10-14), CBS
*''Dans la jungle des villes'' (2001), Star Records (Star Music)
*''Chansons d'Épouvante'' (2005), Disques Artic

===Compilations===
*''Chaud comme un juke-box'' (1977), CBS
*''Encore'' (1981), CBS
*''Chaud comme un juke-box, l'intégrale'' (2014), Amusic

===Singles===
*"Ch't'aime pi ch't'en Veux" / "Hey You Woman" (1974), CBS
*"Sexe-Fiction" / "Prends une chance avec moé" (1975), CBS
*"Nancy Beaudoin" (1975), CBS
*"Ambulance Francoeur" / "Blue jeans sur la plage" (1975), CBS
*"Le P'tit gros" / "Les Pays d'en haut" (1976), CBS
*"Le Rock-à-l'école" / "Ben dans ma peau" (1982), Hasard Records

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{discogs artist|Aut'Chose}}

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Category:Canadian garage rock groups
Category:Musical groups established in 1974
Category:Musical groups from Montreal
Category:Musical groups disestablished in 1977
Category:Musical groups reestablished in 2014

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