Is 100 Reasons to Live a good place to start with ガレス・エメリ?

Yes, 100 Reasons to Live is recommended as a starting point for new ガレス・エメリ listeners. A dynamic blend of melodic synths and driving beats creates an atmospheric journey through introspection and resilience. In 2016, Gareth Emery released '100 Reasons to Live' as his third studio album, following the successful 'Drive' from 2014. This album marks a shift towards more personal themes, reflecting his growth as both an artist and a storyteller during a time when electronic music was evolving rapidly.

Who is 100 Reasons to Live for?

100 Reasons to Live works well if you're into dynamic journey with peaks, wave-like pacing throughout and intricate melodies for detail hunting.

How many songs are on 100 Reasons to Live?

100 Reasons to Live has 14 tracks, running approximately 70 minutes.

Released 10 years ago

100 Reasons to Live

ガレス・エメリ · 2016

70 min · 14 tracks · progressive house

A dynamic blend of melodic synths and driving beats creates an atmospheric journey through introspection and resilience.

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Top tracks — play these first

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The Story So Far Start here — This opening track sets the emotional tone for the album, featuring rich melodies that encapsulate the overarching themes of introspection and growth.
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We Were Young — With its nostalgic lyrics and uplifting production, this track exemplifies the balance between vulnerability and hope that defines the album's narrative.
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Save Me — This song showcases a poignant blend of lyrical depth and sonic complexity, highlighting Emery's ability to weave personal stories into expansive soundscapes.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

59 /100

Treeline

Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong production and thematic consistency but remains within established genre conventions.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of melodic synth lines layered over driving four-on-the-floor beats, creating a rhythmic and immersive soundscape.
Several tracks incorporate gradual build-ups that culminate in euphoric drops, typical of the progressive house genre.
The track lengths vary, with most songs exceeding five minutes, allowing for extended development of musical themes and motifs.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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
wave-like pacing throughout
intricate melodies for detail hunting
uplifting anthems for motivation

Maybe skip if you

seeking instant gratification
prefer standalone tracks only

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Critical Peak — Represents a significant artistic growth with personal themes and emotional depth.
Themes: personal resilience· nostalgic reflection
Career context: In 2016, Gareth Emery released '100 Reasons to Live' as his third studio album, following the successful 'Drive' from 2014. This album marks a shift towards more personal themes, reflecting his growth as both an artist and a storyteller during a time when electronic music was evolving rapidly.
Stylistic neighbors: Lane 8· Yotto· Ben Böhmer