Anjunabeats Volume Five
Above & Beyond · 2007
154 min · 26 tracks · trance
Euphoric melodies overlay driving basslines, creating an immersive journey through the expansive universe of trance music.
Top tracks — play these first
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Zeppelin Start here — The opening track sets a euphoric tone with its soaring synths and rhythmic energy, embodying the essence of the album's uplifting spirit.
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Remember September — This track combines emotional vocals with a rich melodic landscape, serving as a standout example of Above & Beyond's signature sound blend of progressive and vocal trance.
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Good for Me (Above & Beyond club mix) — A prime illustration of the duo's ability to craft anthemic tracks, this remix emphasizes their trademark emotional depth and dance floor appeal.
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Home (club mix) — With its captivating build-up and heartfelt lyrics, this track represents the personal connection Above & Beyond often fosters with their audience during live performances.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong production and cohesive flow, marking Above & Beyond's solidified presence in trance.
What we noticed
- Each track typically builds with layers of synths and percussion, often culminating in euphoric drops that are characteristic of trance music.
- The runtime is extensive, with many tracks exceeding six minutes, allowing for gradual development and exploration of musical ideas.
- 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
- dynamic peaks and valleys
- transcendent melodies for dancing
- euphoric soundscapes for celebration
- immersive journey through emotions
- for late-night raves
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Solidified Above & Beyond's role as leading figures in the trance scene.
- Themes
- trance festival euphoria· emotional dance floor anthems· immersive sonic journey
- Career context
- Released on May 21, 2007, 'Anjunabeats Volume Five' marked a significant moment in Above & Beyond's career as they solidified their role as leading figures in the trance scene. This compilation followed their successful previous releases and showcased their evolution in sound while preparing them for future global tours and festival appearances.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Armin van Buuren· Cosmic Gate· Paul van Dyk
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Zeppelin Start here 5:00
- 2 Battery Life 4:56
- 3 Essence 6:08
- 4 Remember September 6:40
- 5 Together 6:10
- 6 Needs to Feel (Wippenberg remix) 6:37
- 7 Spacelift 5:02
- 8 My Name Is Jacques 4:55
- 9 Formalistick 4:10
- 10 Buzz 6:24
- 11 Tomahawk 5:24
- 12 Amnesia 5:08
- 13 Good for Me (Above & Beyond club mix) 7:54
Disc 2
- 1 Shapes 6:14
- 2 Megashira 5:04
- 3 One Night in Tokyo (DJ Shah’s Savannah remix) 8:28
- 4 Razorfish (Bart Claessen 2007 rework) 6:09
- 5 Make Me Believe 5:22
- 6 Home (club mix) 7:00
- 7 Nimbus 5:21
- 8 Oceanic 4:10
- 9 Worldwide 4:52
- 10 Cold Front (Bart Claessen remix) 7:10
- 11 Never Gone (Above & Beyond respray) 7:02
- 12 One Wish 4:58
- 13 Suru 7:54
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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