What makes St Germain by St Germain notable?

The album received acclaim for its masterful integration of live instrumentation with electronic elements, leading to significant chart success in Europe. It reestablished St Germain's influence in the electronic music scene and was praised by publications like Pitchfork for its innovative sound. St Germain marked the artist's return after a lengthy hiatus since his last album, Tourist, released in 2000. This self-titled project is significant as it reintroduces his unique fusion of house and jazz to a new generation while showcasing his evolution as an artist.

How many songs are on St Germain?

St Germain has 8 tracks, running approximately 51 minutes.

St Germain

St Germain · 2015

51 min · 8 tracks · house music

A seamless blend of deep house grooves and jazzy instrumentation creates a sophisticated, laid-back sonic landscape throughout the album.

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Real Blues — This opening track sets the tone with its rich bluesy influences and intricate percussion, effectively blending live instruments with electronic beats.
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Sittin’ Here — With its soulful vocal samples and deep bassline, this track exemplifies the album's ability to merge jazz nuances with modern house music aesthetics.
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Family Tree — This track stands out for its reflective lyrics and layered instrumentation, encapsulating the personal touch that defines much of St Germain's work.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental

63 /100

Treeline

Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

The album effectively blends live jazz instrumentation with house music, creating a cohesive and engaging sound.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of live instrumentation, with jazz elements woven into the deep house grooves across all tracks.
Each track maintains a steady tempo, creating a seamless flow that encourages uninterrupted listening.
Several tracks incorporate extended instrumental sections, allowing for improvisation and exploration within the established groove.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 Real Blues 5:17
2 Sittin’ Here 6:23
3 Hanky‐Panky 7:06
4 Voilà 6:31
5 Family Tree 7:54
6 How Dare You 6:44
7 Mary L. 5:22
8 Forget Me Not 5:45

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Tourist

2000

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