Luciano - 10diez10

Review by Evans Campbell

Album Review: 10diez10 by Luciano – A Minimal Techno Gem That Sticks With You Alright, let’s talk about 10diez10, the 2011 release from Luciano under Cadenza Lab. It’s one of those albums that sneaks up on you—it doesn’t hit you over the head with flashy beats or overproduced drops. Nope, this is minimal techno done right, straight outta Switzerland. If you’re into electronic music but don’t wanna feel like your brain’s being microwaved, this might just be your jam. First off, let me shout out two tracks that really stuck with me: “La Nuve” and “Amael Drama.” Now, I’m not saying these are perfect club bangers (though they could work there), but they’ve got this understated vibe that keeps pulling me back in. “La Nuve,” for instance, feels like wandering through a foggy forest at dawn—kinda eerie, kinda peaceful. The beat builds so subtly you almost don’t notice it until you’re fully immersed. There’s this little synth riff that pops in halfway through, and man, it’s like the sun breaking through clouds. Not gonna lie, I’ve replayed this track more times than I care to admit because it just hits different every time. Then there’s “Amael Drama.” Don’t let the name fool ya—it’s not some soap opera soundtrack. This one’s darker, moodier, like walking alone in an empty city late at night. The bassline is deep enough to rattle your chest without stealing the show, and the layers build up slowly, keeping you guessing where it’s going next. Honestly, it feels cinematic, like it should be playing while someone makes a dramatic escape in a movie. Or maybe while you’re pretending to make a dramatic escape from your boring day job. Either way, it works. The rest of the album follows suit—minimal yet intricate, simple yet full of surprises. Luciano has this knack for crafting tunes that feel both spontaneous and meticulously thought-out. It’s like he knows exactly how much to give you before holding back, leaving you wanting more. Here’s the thing about 10diez10: it’s not trying too hard to impress anyone. And honestly? That’s what makes it stand out. In a world full of maximalist productions screaming for attention, this album whispers—and somehow, that whisper carries farther than most shouts. Random thought to leave you with: listening to this album feels like eating dark chocolate. At first, you’re not sure if you even like it, but then it grows on you, and suddenly you can’t imagine life without it. Weird analogy? Maybe. But hey, isn’t weirdness part of what makes good art tick?

Artist: Luciano
Album: 10diez10

Switzerland

Electronic

2010

Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
La Nuve	19:08
Amael Drama	15:44

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Luciano - Amael Drama

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Catalog Numbers

CAL001

Labels

Cadenza Lab

Listen online

ascolta in linea
online anhören
kuunnella verkossa
escuchar en línea
online luisteren
écouter en ligne
ouvir online
lyssna på nätet
lytte på nettet

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2 × File
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320 kbps

About Luciano

Born in 1978, Luciano has been a DJ since 1993 and a producer since 1997.

Real Name

Lucien Nicolet

Name Vars

DJ Luciano
Luciæno

Aliases

LucienNLuciano
Lucien Nicolet
Nicol Et Lucien
Pepe Bombilla
Luciæn

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *10diez10* by Luciano is a hidden gem in the electronic music scene. Released in 2011 under the Swiss label Cadenza Lab, it blends minimal and techno styles seamlessly. Tracks like *La Nuve* and *Amael Drama* showcase Luciano’s knack for crafting hypnotic beats. What makes it special? It feels like a journey, not just music—perfect for losing yourself in sound. Switzerland might be known for chocolate, but this album proves it’s got serious musical talent too.