Miami
Damien Saez · 2013
48 min · 10 tracks · French rock
Introspective melodies intertwine with raw lyrics, painting a vivid portrait of urban life and emotional turmoil.
Top tracks — play these first
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Pour y voir — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its haunting melody and poignant reflections on perception and clarity, inviting listeners into Saez's world.
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Les Infidèles — Exploring themes of betrayal and fidelity, this song stands out for its rhythmic intensity and emotionally charged lyrics, showcasing Saez's storytelling ability.
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Miami — The title track encapsulates the duality of escapism and reality, featuring a blend of vibrant instrumentation that contrasts with its deeper lyrical themes about longing and disillusionment.
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Cadillac noire — With its smooth yet melancholic vibe, this track offers a reflection on materialism and personal freedom, highlighting Saez's deftness in merging social commentary with personal narrative.
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Que sont‐elles devenues ? — This closing piece evokes nostalgia through its introspective lyrics and delicate arrangement, leaving listeners contemplating the passage of time and lost connections.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines introspective melodies and raw lyrics, creating a cohesive emotional journey throughout its runtime.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a consistent use of acoustic guitar, creating a warm, intimate atmosphere that contrasts with the rawness of the lyrics.
- The album closes with a track that features an extended instrumental outro, allowing the listener to reflect on the preceding lyrical themes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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
- long, immersive listening sessions
- atmospheric background focus
- late-night contemplative moods
- dynamic emotional journeys
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Solidified Saez's reputation in French rock after earlier works.
- Career context
- Upon the release of 'Miami' in 2013, Damien Saez was establishing himself as a notable figure in French rock, following his previous album 'Les Cerfs-volants' from 2010. This album came after a period of fluctuating commercial success, marking Saez's artistic resilience and continued exploration of complex themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Miossec· Alain Bashung· Renan Luce
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Pour y voir 4:44
- 2 Les Infidèles 3:58
- 3 Rochechouart 4:54
- 4 Miami 5:04
- 5 Le Roi 5:40
- 6 Des drogues 5:03
- 7 Cadillac noire 4:27
- 8 Rottweiler 4:41
- 9 No More 4:51
- 10 Que sont‐elles devenues ? 4:38
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