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Le compte complet

Malajube · 2004

30 min · 10 tracks · indie rock

A whimsical blend of indie rock and playful experimentation, brimming with unexpected twists and vivid imagery.

Top tracks — play these first

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    La Maladie — The track encapsulates the band's playful energy and lyrical quirkiness, setting the tone for the album with its infectious rhythm and catchy hooks.
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    Le Robot sexy — With its catchy chorus and humorous undertones, this song showcases Malajube's ability to blend fun lyrics with engaging melodies, exemplifying their unique style.
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    Les Dents — This track features intricate arrangements and clever wordplay, highlighting the band's innovative approach to songwriting while maintaining their signature whimsy.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

53 /100
Foothills
Higher than 40% of albums we've rated

The album showcases playful experimentation in songwriting and structure, contributing to its distinctiveness within indie rock.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a brief instrumental track that sets a whimsical tone, followed by tracks that incorporate varied instrumentation and unexpected tempo changes.
  • Several songs feature playful lyrics that create vivid imagery, often employing unconventional song structures that deviate from standard verse-chorus formats.
  • The last two tracks slow down significantly, creating a reflective mood that contrasts with the more upbeat earlier songs.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

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 L'Introduction 0:24
  • 2 La Maladie 1:31
  • 3 Le Robot sexy 2:43
  • 4 Le Métronome 2:43
  • 5 L'Amour sous l'eau 0:36
  • 6 Le Bataillon 1:55
  • 7 Le Jus de citron 2:43
  • 8 Les Dents 2:42
  • 9 La Valérie 5:01
  • 10 La Conclusion 9:38

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