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18 Months

Calvin Harris · 2012

50 min · 15 tracks · synth-pop · EDM · dance-pop

An electrifying blend of dance-pop and electro house that pulsates with infectious energy and vibrant hooks.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • party-ready anthems for dancing
  • infectious energy for workouts
  • vibrant hooks for sing-alongs
  • dynamic flow for celebrations
  • uplifting vibes for social gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, contemplative music
  • avoid repetitive dance beats

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This album solidified Harris's status as a leading figure in dance music.
Themes
neon-lit nightlife· club anthems· electronic escapism
Career context
Released in 2012, '18 Months' marked Calvin Harris's third studio album, following his breakthrough with 'Ready for the Weekend' in 2009. By this point, Harris had established himself as a leading figure in the EDM scene, collaborating with high-profile artists and producing chart-topping hits.
Stylistic neighbors
David Guetta· Zedd· Kygo
If this clicks, go next to
Motion — Continues the dance-pop energy with fresh sounds and collaborations.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Nothing but the Beat by David Guetta — Shares the same club-ready anthems and vibrant energy, for dance floors.
Clarity by Zedd — Combines emotive vocals with infectious beats, resonating with themes of electronic escapism.
True by Avicii — Merges folk elements with dance-pop energy, capturing a similar festival vibe and euphoric feel.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "Bounce".

  • 1 Green Valley 1:49
  • 2 Bounce Start here 3:43
  • 3 Feel So Close 3:26
  • 4 We Found Love 3:36
  • 5 We’ll Be Coming Back 3:54
  • 6 Mansion 2:09
  • 7 Iron 3:41
  • 8 I Need Your Love 3:54
  • 9 Drinking From the Bottle 4:00
  • 10 Sweet Nothing 3:32
  • 11 School 1:48
  • 12 Here 2 China 2:32
  • 13 Let’s Go 3:52
  • 14 Awooga 3:51
  • 15 Thinking About You 4:07

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