Album Review: L'Inde Le Palais – L'Inde Le Palais
Alright, let’s get into this gem from 2002. L'Inde Le Palais by L'Inde Le Palais is one of those albums that sneaks up on you. It’s electronic music with a vibe that feels both retro and kinda futuristic at the same time—like if Daft Punk decided to hang out in an Italian club for a summer. The genre? Electro and house. The scene? Italy. The label? Silk. And honestly, it’s got that smooth, silk-like flow throughout.
Now, I’m not gonna lie—this isn’t the kind of album where every track slaps you in the face right away. But when it hits, it hits. Two tracks stood out to me big time: “Fashionfm.it” and “Electro Boogie Down.” Let’s break ‘em down real quick.
“Fashionfm.it” feels like the soundtrack to some neon-lit runway show in your head. You know, the kind where models strut like they own the world, and everyone’s sipping champagne while pretending they understand art? Yeah, that vibe. The beat has this hypnotic groove, and there are these little synth stabs that just stick in your brain. It’s catchy without being annoying, which is harder than it sounds. Plus, the name makes me chuckle every time because, c’mon—it’s 2002, and someone’s already predicting how obsessed we’d be with online fashion blogs.
Then there’s “Electro Boogie Down,” which is basically a party starter. This track has got bounce for days. Like, if you’re not nodding your head or tapping your feet within the first 30 seconds, check your pulse. It’s got this funky bassline that feels like it could’ve been ripped straight outta the '80s but still sounds fresh. I think what makes it memorable is how playful it feels—it doesn’t take itself too seriously, and that’s refreshing.
The rest of the album keeps the energy going, though nothing quite hits as hard as those two tracks. Tracks like “La Rosa” and “Electricó” have their moments, but they’re more like background vibes for chilling rather than full-on bangers. Still, props to Lawrence Hill for producing, recording, and mixing everything—he clearly knew what he was doing.
Oh, and can we talk about the artwork for a sec? Shoutout to Elena Vai for nailing that aesthetic. The whole package just screams early 2000s cool, and it matches the sound perfectly. Kudos to the team behind the scenes too—Jacopo Tonelli, Andrea “Paomaster” Beietti, and everyone else listed. Making an album is always a group effort, and you can tell they put love into this.
So yeah, L’Inde Le Palais might not be the most groundbreaking electronic album ever, but it’s fun, nostalgic, and surprisingly replayable. If you’re into electro-house beats with a dash of Italian flair, give it a spin. Honestly, listening to it feels like stepping back in time to a simpler era before TikTok dances and algorithm playlists ruled our lives.
Random thought to leave you with: Isn’t it wild how music from 20 years ago now feels like ancient history? Like, imagine explaining “Fashionfm.it” to someone in 1982. They’d probably think we all live in spaceships by now. Anyway, go listen—you won’t regret it.
