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A Town Called Paradise

Tiësto · 2014

59 min · 14 tracks · electronica · EDM · trance

A euphoric blend of club-ready beats and melodic anthems, pushing the boundaries of electronic dance music.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady energetic flow throughout
  • euphoric anthems for dancing
  • uplifting vibes for celebration
  • for road trip playlists
  • great for workout motivation

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer quiet, introspective moments
  • seek complex, layered compositions

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — Established Tiësto's mainstream appeal with a more accessible sound.
Themes
carefree party culture· escapism in paradise
Career context
Released in 2014, 'A Town Called Paradise' is Tiësto's fifth studio album and marks his transition into a more mainstream sound following his 2012 release, 'Clublife.' At this point in his career, Tiësto had already established himself as a leading figure in EDM, but this album aimed to capture a broader audience with its catchy hooks and pop influences.
Stylistic neighbors
David Guetta· Calvin Harris· Armin van Buuren
If this clicks, go next to
Club Life: Volume Four New York City — Continues the energetic club sound with fresh tracks and collaborations.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
18 Months by Calvin Harris — Shares euphoric, catchy hooks and a blend of pop influences within dance music.
Clarity by Zedd — Combines emotional melodies with club-ready beats, similar euphoric energy and anthemic choruses.
Nothing but the Beat by David Guetta — Explores mainstream EDM with infectious rhythms and collaborations that mirror Tiësto's pop aspirations.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "Red Lights".

  • 1 Red Lights Start here 4:23
  • 2 Footprints 4:17
  • 3 Light Years Away 3:43
  • 4 A Town Called Paradise 4:10
  • 5 Written in Reverse 4:28
  • 6 Echoes 4:59
  • 7 Last Train 4:49
  • 8 Wasted 3:10
  • 9 Let’s Go 3:22
  • 10 The Feeling 4:45
  • 11 Shimmer 3:32
  • 12 Rocky 4:20
  • 13 Close to Me 4:24
  • 14 Set Yourself Free 4:39

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