Adore by I:cube - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Paris has long been a haven for jazz types looking to prosper. With its combination of high-culture and hipster fashion, it is little wonder that Paris has spawned classy electronica artists like Gilb'r, DJ Cam and Nicolas Croix, aka I:cube. Adore is I:Cube's second and most accomplished full-length. Expertly fusing old French lounge vibes with down-tempo techno beats, it easily competes with French superstars Air for cool kid coffee shop music. But a deeper look reveals an informed musical lesson several grades ahead of the competition. The title track and "Tropiq" offer chilled beats with jazzy undercurrents, while "La La La" takes full advantage of the disco/house expected from the Gallic artist. Croix even goes so far as to toy with those expectations, with the cheesy disco false start on "The Basic Bastard." But he moves way beyond the expected, into territories of minimal dub on "Dans La Piece Vide," Detroit techno on "Gastro Funk," and even elements of abrasive IDM on "Caca Carnival." By stretching his wings notably wider than many of his geographic contemporaries, Croix has produced an album that deserves much more attention than mere dinner party music. ~ Joshua Glazer

1. Adore

Performer: I:cube; Performer
Primary Artist: I:cube; Main Performer
Composer: Nicolas Chaix; Composer

2. Gastro Funk

Performer: I:cube; Performer
Primary Artist: I:cube; Main Performer
Composer: Nicolas Chaix; Composer

3. La La La

Performer: I:cube; Performer
Primary Artist: I:cube; Main Performer
Composer: Nicolas Chaix; Composer

4. Le dub

Performer: I:cube; Performer
Primary Artist: I:cube; Main Performer
Composer: Nicolas Chaix; Composer

5. Tropiq

Performer: I:cube; Performer
Primary Artist: I:cube; Main Performer
Composer: Nicolas Chaix; Composer

6. Cash conv.

Performer: I:cube; Performer
Primary Artist: I:cube; Main Performer
Composer: Nicolas Chaix; Composer

7. Mighty Cube

Performer: I:cube; Performer
Primary Artist: I:cube; Main Performer
Composer: Nicolas Chaix; Composer

8. The Basic Bastard

Performer: I:cube; Performer
Primary Artist: I:cube; Main Performer
Composer: Nicolas Chaix; Composer

9. Caca carnival

Performer: I:cube; Performer
Primary Artist: I:cube; Main Performer
Composer: Nicolas Chaix; Composer

10. Lak

Performer: I:cube; Performer
Primary Artist: I:cube; Main Performer
Composer: Nicolas Chaix; Composer

11. Deep Republik

Performer: I:cube; Performer
Primary Artist: I:cube; Main Performer
Composer: Nicolas Chaix; Composer

12. Pooh Pah

Performer: I:cube; Performer
Primary Artist: I:cube; Main Performer
Composer: Nicolas Chaix; Composer

13. Dans la pièce vide

Performer: I:cube; Performer
Primary Artist: I:cube; Main Performer
Composer: Nicolas Chaix; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

13 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 14 minutes and 15 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1440x1440 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

2/13 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Techno, Electronic, Dance, House, Trip-Hop

Label

Versatile Records

Music Distribution Service

Believe Digital

Country

France

Language

French (France)

Popularity

Release Date

Mar 13, 2000

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

3661585113287