By Your Side
Breakbot · 2012
46 min · 14 tracks · electronic music
A vibrant blend of funk-infused electronic grooves layered with smooth, soulful vocals and a nostalgic warmth.
Top tracks — play these first
-
→
Fantasy — With its catchy hooks and shimmering synths, this track encapsulates the album's playful spirit while showcasing Breakbot's knack for infectious melodies.
-
→
Baby I'm Yours — This cover of Barbara Lewis' classic transforms the original into a danceable anthem, highlighting Breakbot's skill in reinterpreting timeless songs for contemporary audiences.
-
→
You Should Know — The track stands out with its lush instrumentation and heartfelt lyrics, exemplifying the emotional depth woven throughout the album despite its upbeat sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends funk and electronic elements effectively, though it follows familiar patterns in its genre.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks with a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and textures.
- Several tracks incorporate vocal samples that are layered over instrumental sections, creating a rich tapestry of sound.
- Composition 25% of the score
-
7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
-
8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
-
6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
-
6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
-
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
Known within its scene. 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
- smooth grooves for relaxed moments
- nostalgic vibes of summer afternoons
- short tracks for easy listening
- playful rhythms that inspire dancing
Maybe skip if you
- prefer heavy, intense sounds
- seek complex, lengthy compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By Your Side is Breakbot's debut studio album, following a string of successful singles that established him as a key figure in the French house scene. Released in January 2012, it showcases his ability to merge vintage sounds with modern production techniques, solidifying his artistic identity after gaining attention for tracks like 'Baby I'm Yours'.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Break of Dawn 2:19
- 2 Fantasy 3:18
- 3 One Out of Two 3:40
- 4 By Your Side, Part 1 1:27
- 5 By Your Side, Part 2 3:34
- 6 You Should Know 4:04
- 7 The Mayfly and the Light 3:27
- 8 Programme 4:08
- 9 Easy Fraction 1:17
- 10 Baby I'm Yours 3:37
- 11 Another Dawn 3:54
- 12 Why 5:25
- 13 A Mile Away 3:47
- 14 Intersection 2:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.