Anjunabeats Volume 9
Above & Beyond · 2011
156 min · 28 tracks · trance
A euphoric journey through expansive soundscapes and intricate melodies, blending deep trance with emotive elements.
Top tracks — play these first
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Tokyo Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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You Got to Go (Kyau & Albert remix) — This remix stands out for its haunting vocals paired with a driving beat, encapsulating the emotional depth characteristic of Above & Beyond's sound.
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New Dawn — A beautifully orchestrated track that combines uplifting melodies with a sense of hope, making it a quintessential example of the Anjunabeats ethos.
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Higher State — With its soaring synths and euphoric build-up, this track exemplifies the peak-time energy that defines Above & Beyond's performances.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album excels in crafting a cohesive trance experience with strong melodies and emotional highs.
What we noticed
- Many tracks utilize build-ups and breakdowns characteristic of trance music, often culminating in euphoric drops that emphasize melodic elements.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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
- wave-like pacing with emotional peaks
- euphoric moments for dancefloor escape
- dynamic flow for active listening
- for late-night journeys
- immersive experience across two halves
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek standalone singles only
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Showcases the label's talent and solidifies Above & Beyond's status in trance.
- Career context
- In 2011, Above & Beyond was solidifying their status as leading figures in the trance scene, following the success of their previous compilation, Anjunabeats Volume 8. This album arrived just before their breakthrough studio album, Group Therapy, marking a transitional period where they began to incorporate more vocal tracks and collaborations.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Armin van Buuren· Cosmic Gate· Paul van Dyk
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Tokyo Start here 3:06
- 2 Afterthought 5:43
- 3 Median 4:42
- 4 RU116 6:36
- 5 In and Out of Phase 4:55
- 6 New Dawn 5:24
- 7 Bloom 5:23
- 8 Formula Rossa 6:58
- 9 On Our Own 5:58
- 10 Higher State 6:04
- 11 Symmetry 5:20
- 12 You Got to Go (Kyau & Albert remix) 5:19
- 13 Britanica 6:18
- 14 Progress 6:27
Disc 2
- 1 Electrified (Mat Zo Electrofied dub) 7:27
- 2 Bipolar 4:40
- 3 Every Little Beat (Myon & Shane 54 Summer of Love mix) 4:37
- 4 New Vibe 5:24
- 5 Keep Your Secrets 6:48
- 6 Kate 5:53
- 7 Overdrive 5:09
- 8 Slow to Learn (Maor Levi club mix) 5:59
- 9 iPeople 4:39
- 10 Frequency Flyer 5:26
- 11 Mozart 5:23
- 12 Catch the Eye 4:22
- 13 Contrast 5:41
- 14 Dyno 6:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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