Tempovision
Étienne de Crécy · 2000
59 min · 11 tracks · house music
A vibrant fusion of house beats and eclectic samples that captures the spirit of early 2000s French electronic music.
Top tracks — play these first
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Relax Start here — This track exemplifies Crécy's ability to merge catchy melodies with rich electronic textures, making it a dancefloor favorite while showcasing his signature sound.
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Am I Wrong — With its infectious groove and playful vocal samples, this track stands out for its ability to seamlessly blend house rhythms with an engaging lyrical hook.
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Tempovision — The title track encapsulates the album's essence, combining intricate layers of sound with a hypnotic beat that invites listeners into Crécy's sonic world.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases strong production and unique arrangements, solidifying its place in the French electronic scene.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a track that builds gradually, layering samples and beats over a steady four-on-the-floor rhythm.
- The use of vocal samples is minimal, allowing the instrumental elements to dominate and create a cohesive sound throughout.
- 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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8/10
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with peaks
- playful melodies for dancing
- intricate rhythms to explore
- for late-night gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer straightforward, static tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Showcases a unique blend of genres and influenced the French electronic scene.
- Career context
- Tempovision is Étienne de Crécy's third studio album, following his breakthrough work, Super Discount in 1996. By 2000, Crécy had established himself as a significant figure in the French house scene, and this release further solidified his reputation with its innovative sound design and production techniques.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alex Gopher· Stardust· Daft Punk
Tracklist
- 1 Intronection 0:51
- 2 Relax Start here 3:58
- 3 Out of My Hands 5:15
- 4 Am I Wrong 3:51
- 5 Noname 4:51
- 6 When Jack Met Jill 5:35
- 7 Tempovision 6:11
- 8 Scratched 4:04
- 9 3 Day Week-End 6:38
- 10 Rhythm & Beat 4:32
- 11 Hold the Line 14:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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