C'est la Vie
Martin Solveig · 2008
61 min · 14 tracks · house music
Energetic house beats blend with catchy melodies, creating an inviting atmosphere perfect for dance floors and summer parties.
Top tracks — play these first
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C'est la vie — This title track exemplifies the album's infectious energy with its vibrant hooks and feel-good lyrics, making it an anthem of summer festivities.
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I Want You — Blending pop sensibility with house beats, this track showcases Solveig's ability to create catchy choruses that resonate with a wide audience.
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Touch Me — With its playful lyrics and engaging rhythm, 'Touch Me' highlights Solveig's knack for blending sensual themes with upbeat dance music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features energetic house beats and catchy melodies but lacks depth in songwriting and cohesion.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks maintain a consistent upbeat tempo, with driving basslines and rhythmic synths that create a danceable atmosphere.
- Several tracks feature repetitive melodic hooks that are layered over the beats, enhancing their catchiness for club settings.
- The album includes two remixes at the end, which shift the focus from original compositions to reinterpretations of earlier tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
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
- dynamic flow with remixes
- catchy hooks for uplifting moods
- wave-like pacing for easy listening
- energetic dance motivation
- long, immersive listening sessions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- C'est la Vie marked Martin Solveig's third studio album, following his successful 2006 release, Sur la Terre. By 2008, Solveig was establishing himself as a prominent figure in the house music scene, known for his distinctive blend of pop and electronic sounds.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Guetta· Calvin Harris· Zedd
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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I Want You
The verses directly address longing through vivid imagery of desire and connection, building anticipation before the euphoric chorus.
This structural choice creates a compelling contrast between intimate yearning and celebratory release, enhancing the song’s emotional impact.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 C'est la vie 3:24
- 2 I Want You 4:26
- 3 Butterfly 5:05
- 4 Beauty False 4:10
- 5 Poptimistic 1:20
- 6 One 2.3 Four 4:00
- 7 Touch Me 5:25
- 8 Bottom Line 4:06
- 9 Give It to Me 5:12
- 10 Superficial 3:58
- 11 Some Other Time 5:06
- 12 C'est la vie (Fedde vs Martin club mix edit) 4:53
- 13 I Want You (Laidback Luke remix edit) 5:47
- 14 I Want You (TEPR remix) 4:50
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