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Released 20 years ago

Live at Sónar

Miss Kittin · 2006

62 min · 18 tracks · techno

A pulsating blend of electroclash and techno, capturing the frenetic energy of a live performance in an iconic electronic music festival.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Azure Azure — Opening with haunting synths that set an atmospheric tone, this track exemplifies Miss Kittin's unique sound blending melody with rhythm, embodying her artistic identity.
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    Requiem for a Hit (2 Many DJ’s remix) — This remix features infectious beats intertwined with clever samples, showcasing the playful yet incisive style that defines Miss Kittin's approach to electronic music.
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    Madame Hollywood (Ursula 1000 remix) — The remix captures a sense of nightlife allure while maintaining a funky groove, illustrating how Miss Kittin projects her persona through infectious hooks and rhythmic diversity.
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    Stock Exchange (live version) — As a live rendition, this track emphasizes her ability to engage audiences, combining sharp lyrics with driving beats that resonate with the crowd's energy.
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    Window Licker — This track stands out for its off-kilter production and playful vocal delivery, underlining Miss Kittin's knack for blending humor with sharp social commentary.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
63 /100
Treeline
Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

The album captures the live energy of techno with seamless transitions and strong remix choices.

What we noticed

  • The album features continuous mixing, with tracks blending into one another without significant breaks, creating a relentless flow.
  • Several tracks utilize repetitive motifs and minimalistic structures, characteristic of techno, which maintains the energy throughout.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
7/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic mix of energy levels
  • wave-like pacing for dancing
  • festival atmosphere captured live
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment
  • playful remixes with vibrant flair

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer structured, long compositions
  • seek lyrical storytelling focus

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2006, Miss Kittin was solidifying her status in the electronic music scene after her breakthrough album, 'I Com' in 2004. 'Live at Sónar' showcases her dynamic stage presence and versatility as an artist following significant collaborations and remixes that had propelled her popularity.
Stylistic neighbors
Chicks on Speed· Peaches· The Knife

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Azure Azure 4:33
  • 2 Happy Violentine (Mr. G remix) 6:05
  • 3 Kuvio 2:43
  • 4 Masterplan 4:15
  • 5 Track 4 1:49
  • 6 Madame Hollywood (Ursula 1000 remix) 3:29
  • 7 Requiem for a Hit (2 Many DJ’s remix) 3:00
  • 8 Turn Deaf! 4:49
  • 9 Professional Distortion (Otto Von Schirach remix) 3:16
  • 10 Software Version 0:50
  • 11 Stock Exchange (live version) 0:57
  • 12 1982 (live version) 3:35
  • 13 Window Licker 4:29
  • 14 Dexter 3:22
  • 15 The Difference It Makes (Superpitcher remix) 6:11
  • 16 Traumvogel 3:22
  • 17 Last Walk Around Mirror Lake (Boards of Canada remix) 4:18
  • 18 The End 1:00

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