| 1 | Boogie Woogie Into Town | 3:08 |
| 2 | Dancing Inside My Head | 4:53 |
| 3 | Funky You're Not | 5:32 |
| 4 | Vive Ma Liberté | 4:11 |
| 5 | A Beautiful Day In L.A. | 3:29 |
| 6 | Rita Rose | 4:17 |
| 7 | Give Me The Gift | 3:31 |
| 8 | I Sold My Soul On MTV | 4:10 |
| 9 | Martha Ma Douce | 5:29 |
| 10 | Hoi Hoi (I'm Your Boy) | 2:35 |
| 11 | New Born Monkey | 2:15 |
| 12 | Knock Knock | 2:12 |
| 13 | Les Filles Du Bord De Mer | 4:59 |
Idiots Savants is a definitive 1993 solo release from the late Belgian icon Arno (Arnold Charles Ernest Hintjens). Released on the Delabel label (Columbia/Sony), this album solidified Arno’s reputation in the Francophone rock scene following his tenure with the legendary TC Matic. It is a bold, gritty masterpiece that captures the artist’s transition into one of Europe's most compelling solo performers.
The record showcases Arno’s signature gravelly baritone voice navigating a restless and inventive landscape of genres, including:
- Gritty Rock & Blues: Driven by raw guitar riffs and restless energy.
- Chanson & Cabaret: Infused with darkly witty lyrics and brass flourishes.
- Folk Touches: Adding a layer of melodic depth to the avant-garde arrangements.
The album features the striking lead single "Entrer dans la lumière" and the bleakly humorous "Ceux qui n’ont rien." Renowned for its daring lyrical content and intense vocal delivery, Idiots Savants remains a landmark of early-90s Belgian-French rock. Whether he is singing in French or English, Arno’s performance here is a testament to his "savants" spirit—raw, melody-driven, and utterly unique.
