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Electronic Pleasure

N-Trance · 1995

50 min · 12 tracks · techno

An exuberant fusion of breakbeat, disco, and techno that defines the euphoric sound of mid-90s dance music.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Set You Free — This track became N-Trance's signature song, celebrated for its infectious chorus and driving beat, encapsulating the spirit of 90s dance music.
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    Electronic Pleasure — The title track blends catchy melodies with rhythmic energy, exemplifying the album's overall vibe while highlighting N-Trance's distinctive sound.
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    Stayin' Alive — A cover of the Bee Gees classic, this version transforms the original into a dance anthem, showcasing N-Trance's ability to reimagine popular songs for the club scene.
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    (Just) Let It Go — This track combines euphoric lyrics with an upbeat tempo, making it a staple in club playlists and illustrating the album's uplifting tone.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album effectively captures mid-90s dance energy but lacks depth in songwriting and cohesion.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast tempo, and the first half maintains this pace with driving beats.
  • Several tracks incorporate samples from well-known songs, blending them into original compositions that create a nostalgic yet fresh sound.
  • The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, providing a contrast to the earlier exuberance and allowing for a more reflective conclusion.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 What Is Your Pleasure? 1:20
  • 2 Electronic Pleasure 4:20
  • 3 Stayin' Alive 4:05
  • 4 I Will Take You There 4:00
  • 5 (Just) Let It Go 4:18
  • 6 Set You Free 7:19
  • 7 Softly (Dragging Me Down) 5:01
  • 8 Do You Wanna Rock? 3:58
  • 9 Gimme 1 2 3 4 5 4:18
  • 10 Turn Up the Power 3:57
  • 11 I Don't Wanna Lose Your Love... Again 4:08
  • 12 That's All We Need 4:11

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