Top tracks — play these first
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Breakthrough — This track encapsulates the album's sonic identity with its infectious chorus and sophisticated electronic arrangement, serving as a clear standout for its catchiness.
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Summer — With its nostalgic vibe and shimmering synths, this song effectively conveys the carefree essence of summer while showcasing the duo's melodic prowess.
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Loss of Heaven — A poignant exploration of longing, this track combines poignant lyrics with atmospheric production, emphasizing Marsheaux's ability to evoke emotion through sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Lumineux Noir showcases strong synth-pop composition and production, creating an engaging yet familiar sound.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Each track features lush synth arrangements that create a cohesive soundscape, with ethereal vocals layered throughout.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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
- dreamlike soundscapes for introspection
- sustained emotional resonance throughout
- for late-night reflection
- lush textures inviting deep listening
- remixes add variety and depth
Maybe skip if you
- prefer quick, upbeat tracks
- avoid atmospheric, expansive pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Lumineux Noir is Marsheaux's third studio album, released in 2009 after their previous album, Inhale. By this point, the duo had established themselves within the Greek synth-pop scene, building on their earlier successes and refining their sound.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Exit 4:06
- 2 Breakthrough 4:07
- 3 Summer 3:57
- 4 Stand By 4:18
- 5 Radial Emotion 4:02
- 6 Loss of Heaven 4:22
- 7 Destroy Me 4:31
- 8 Faith 4:05
- 9 Ghosts 4:13
- 10 It's Fine Now 4:49
- 11 Thousand Leds 4:13
- 12 So Far 4:33
- 13 Sorrow 4:17
Disc 2
- 1 Breakthrough (radio edit) 3:42
- 2 Breakthrough (Fotonovela remix) 6:47
- 3 How Does It Feel? 4:26
- 4 Breakthrough (Auto Auto remix) 3:58
- 5 Breakthrough (Marsheauxxxx remixxxx) 4:31
- 6 Summer (radio edit) 3:47
- 7 Summer (August 15th remix) 6:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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