Installation sonore

Installation sonore, released in 1999, is the breakthrough second studio album by the Montpellier-based duo Rinôçérôse. Following their debut, it solidified their 'Guitaristic House Organisation' concept, blending the hypnotic repetition of deep house with the textures of alternative rock and psych-rock. The album was a critical success, particularly in the UK and North America, where publications like Exclaim! noted its ability to bridge the gap between dance culture and indie rock sensibilities. It features a heavy emphasis on live bass and wah-wah guitar, often eschewing traditional song structures in favor of long, evolving grooves. The track 'Le Mobilier' became a signature hit, exemplifying the band's ability to create chic, rhythmic soundscapes. In the context of the French electronic scene, this album stands apart from the disco-sampling of Daft Punk or the airiness of Air, opting instead for a grittier, more instrumental-focused approach that prefigured the dance-punk movement of the early 2000s.