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C'est la Vie

Martin Solveig · 2008

61 min · 14 tracks · house

A vibrant blend of catchy hooks and danceable beats that encapsulate the euphoric essence of late-2000s house music.

Why this album works

'C'est la Vie' not only achieved commercial success, peaking at number one in France but also established Solveig as a prominent artist in global dance music. The album received positive reviews from critics who praised its infectious energy and production quality, further influencing the evolution of house music during that period.
Best for
dynamic flow with remixes catchy hooks for uplifting moods wave-like pacing for easy listening
Context
Released on June 2, 2008, 'C'est la Vie' marked Martin Solveig's third studio album, coming off the success of his previous record 'Hedonist.' At this stage in his career, Solveig was solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in the French house scene, blending pop elements with electronic music trends.
Stylistic neighbors
Flo Rida· David Guetta· Nicky Romero

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 C'est la vie Standout 3:24
  • 2 I Want You Standout 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 Standout 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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