Cheese
Stromae · 2010
41 min · 12 tracks · electronic music
A vibrant blend of electronic beats and catchy hooks that showcases a unique cross-cultural sound.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bienvenue chez moi Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Alors on danse (radio edit) — This track became an anthem of the year, blending infectious rhythms with poignant lyrics about escapism and social issues, capturing audiences across Europe.
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Te quiero — With its catchy hook and Latin-inspired beats, this track exemplifies Stromae's ability to weave diverse cultural elements into mainstream pop music.
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Peace or Violence — The song juxtaposes lighthearted melodies with darker themes of conflict, showcasing Stromae's lyrical depth and genre-defying style.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends catchy melodies and electronic beats but lacks strong cohesion and depth across its runtime.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo beat with layered electronic textures, establishing a danceable groove.
- Several tracks incorporate spoken word elements alongside sung verses, creating a dynamic vocal delivery.
- The album closes with two versions of 'Alors on danse', which shifts the focus back to the hit single rather than providing a distinct ending.
- 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
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 rhythmic journey throughout
- vibrant dance party atmosphere
- catchy melodies for sing-alongs
- for lively gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, introspective music
- seek complex narrative structures
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established Stromae's reputation with critical acclaim and commercial success.
- Themes
- European club culture· dance floor introspection· personal conflict
- Career context
- Released in 2010, Cheese marked Stromae's debut studio album following his initial success with the single 'Alors on danse.' At this point, he was transitioning from a budding artist to a prominent figure in the European music scene, establishing his distinctive style that combines hip-hop and electronic influences.
Tracklist
- 1 Bienvenue chez moi Start here 2:47
- 2 Te quiero 3:25
- 3 Peace or Violence 3:09
- 4 Rail de musique 4:08
- 5 Alors on danse (radio edit) 3:27
- 6 Summertime 3:06
- 7 Dodo 3:58
- 8 Silence 4:42
- 9 Je cours 3:17
- 10 House’llelujah 4:00
- 11 Cheese 3:02
- 12 Alors on danse (90’s remix) 2:53
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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