Released 10 years ago
Paloma
Daniel Bélanger · 2016
35 min · 10 tracks · pop music
A delicate blend of introspective lyrics and melodic pop, imbued with a sense of melancholy and transformation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Il y a tant à faire — This track stands out for its upbeat rhythm contrasted with poignant lyrics about the challenges of modern life, encapsulating the album's thematic tension.
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Paloma — The title track serves as a centerpiece, merging ethereal melodies with existential reflections, showcasing Bélanger's signature lyrical style.
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Tout viendra s’effacer — Featuring haunting vocals and minimalist instrumentation, this song highlights themes of memory and impermanence, resonating deeply within the album's narrative arc.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines introspective lyrics with melodic pop, showcasing strong craftsmanship and thematic cohesion.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that build gradually in intensity, while the second half introduces more subdued arrangements.
- Several tracks utilize layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the choruses.
- 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
- steady, consistent energy levels
- gradual builds and payoffs
- late-night contemplative moods
- layered, dense sonic textures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on November 25, 2016, 'Paloma' marked Daniel Bélanger's return after a five-year hiatus following the album 'Le Silence' in 2011. This album showcases his continued evolution as a songwriter and producer, reflecting both personal growth and artistic maturity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pierre Lapointe· Marie-Pierre Arthur· Karkwa
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Un deux trois j’aurai tout oublié
The shift from reflective verses to an almost resigned chorus marks a poignant realization of letting go.
This structural change emphasizes the emotional journey of acceptance, enhancing the song's overall impact.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ère de glace 4:11
- 2 Il y a tant à faire 3:34
- 3 Tout viendra s’effacer 4:13
- 4 Le Fil 3:41
- 5 Perdre 3:55
- 6 Métamorphose 3:04
- 7 Un deux trois j’aurai tout oublié 3:37
- 8 Prédications 2:13
- 9 Paloma 3:02
- 10 Un 4:05
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