3ème Temps
Grand Corps Malade · 2010
47 min · 14 tracks
A blend of spoken word and melodic hip-hop rhythms that paints vivid portraits of everyday life in France.
Top tracks — play these first
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Roméo kiffe Juliette — This track stands out for its relatable narrative about forbidden love, capturing the essence of youth struggles while blending humor with poignant social commentary.
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À l’école de la vie — This song explores life lessons through personal anecdotes, showcasing Grand Corps Malade's storytelling prowess and ability to connect with listeners on a profound level.
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Définitivement — In this track, the artist reflects on permanence and change in relationships, highlighting his signature introspective style that invites deep reflection from the audience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends spoken word and hip-hop effectively, showcasing strong narratives and engaging production.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of spoken word over melodic hip-hop beats, with rhythmic variations that enhance the storytelling.
- Each track typically follows a narrative structure, often reflecting on personal and social themes relevant to contemporary French life.
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response elements, engaging listeners directly and creating a sense of dialogue within the music.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady narrative flow
- thoughtful reflective moments
- engaging storytelling experience
- contemplative listening sessions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Grand Corps Malade released 3ème Temps in 2010, he had already established himself as a prominent figure in French slam poetry and music. This album followed his breakthrough debut, Midi 20 (2006), which introduced his unique style, combining poetic narratives with contemporary beats, further solidifying his presence in the music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Oxmo Puccino· Kery James· Lomepal
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 1er Janvier 2010 3:25
- 2 Définitivement 3:31
- 3 À l’école de la vie 4:16
- 4 Roméo kiffe Juliette 3:35
- 5 Éducation nationale 3:40
- 6 J’attends 2:40
- 7 Tu es donc j’apprends 4:20
- 8 Un verbe 2:29
- 9 Rachid Taxi 3:51
- 10 Jour de doute 3:51
- 11 Bulletin météo 2:27
- 12 À Montréal 3:08
- 13 Nos absents 2:54
- 14 L’Heure d’été 3:33
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