Rue des cascades cover

Released 30 years ago

Rue des cascades

Yann Tiersen · 1996

4 min · 5 tracks · rock music

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

58 /100
Treeline
Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album's minimalist approach and evocative melodies create a unique atmosphere, making it a notable debut in contemporary music.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of piano as the central instrument, with delicate melodies often accompanied by strings and subtle percussion.
  • The running time is divided into short pieces, with many tracks under three minutes, contributing to a sense of brevity and intimacy.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

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 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Rue des cascades
  • 2 Toujours là (version Orchestrale) 2:07
  • 3 Comptine N°9 1:57
  • 4 Pas si simple (version Toy piano)
  • 5 Avant qu'ils arrivent

Reference: MusicBrainz