Top tracks — play these first
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Requiem — As the lead single, Requiem encapsulates the album's emotional depth and showcases Alma's vocal range, making it a standout track that reflects her style.
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La chute est lente — This track features a captivating melody paired with poignant lyrics about gradual emotional descent, highlighting Alma's storytelling ability.
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Ivre — Ivre stands out with its infectious rhythm and explores themes of intoxication and passion, offering a fresh take on love.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features solid pop songwriting and production but lacks standout moments that elevate it above its peers.
What we noticed
- The album opens with the lead single 'Requiem', which features a strong melodic hook and sets a mid-tempo pace that persists through the first half.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- The final three tracks slow down significantly, creating a reflective atmosphere that contrasts with the more upbeat earlier songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 mid-tempo flow
- introspective late-night vibes
- immersive emotional storytelling
- consistent, soothing background presence
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on May 5, 2017, Ma peau aime is Alma's debut studio album following her participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017, where she represented France. This album marked a significant step in her career, showcasing her artistic vision and establishing her as a prominent voice in French pop music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tove Lo· Muna· Charli XCX
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Requiem 3:05
- 2 La chute est lente 3:26
- 3 Ivre 3:08
- 4 L'autre joug 2:57
- 5 Ma peau aime 2:58
- 6 8 ans et des poussières 2:55
- 7 À demi pardonnée 3:31
- 8 Avec des est-ce 3:20
- 9 Après l'aurore 3:32
- 10 L'amour fou 3:01
- 11 Quand les vagues reviennent 3:12
- 12 J'ai 3:10
- 13 Requiem [version eurovision] 3:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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