Anjunabeats Volume Two
Above & Beyond · 2004
79 min · 13 tracks · trance
Euphoric melodies intertwine with driving beats, creating a transcendental soundscape that captures the essence of early 2000s trance.
Top tracks — play these first
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Forever (Aspekt remix) Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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No One on Earth (Gabriel & Dresden remix) — This track stands out for its emotional depth and seamless blend of soaring vocals with melodic progressions, encapsulating the essence of trance.
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I Kill for You (Probspot remix) — The remix brings a darker, brooding energy that contrasts beautifully with the lighter elements of the album, showcasing the versatility of Above & Beyond's sound.
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Gravity (original mix) — A quintessential Above & Beyond track, it features captivating vocal lines and an uplifting build-up that exemplifies their signature style.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively captures the essence of early 2000s trance with its euphoric melodies and driving beats.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent tempo throughout, with most tracks maintaining a driving beat that rarely dips below 128 BPM.
- Each track typically builds up to a euphoric climax, often utilizing layered synths and vocal samples to create an expansive soundscape.
- Several tracks incorporate extended intros and outros, allowing for smooth transitions between songs and enhancing the overall flow of the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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 peaks
- euphoric melodies for celebration
- dynamic journey with emotional highs
- for late-night drives
- uplifting energy for workouts
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid lengthy, immersive journeys
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Above & Beyond's reputation in the trance genre.
- Career context
- In 2004, Above & Beyond was solidifying their status in the electronic music scene with this second compilation, following their successful debut album 'Tri-State' released earlier that year. 'Anjunabeats Volume Two' showcases their evolving sound and features remixes from notable artists, marking a pivotal moment in their career as they began to define the Anjunabeats label's identity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Armin van Buuren· Cosmic Gate· Paul van Dyk
Tracklist
- 1 Forever (Aspekt remix) Start here 6:34
- 2 I Kill for You (Probspot remix) 6:29
- 3 Instamatick (original mix) 5:12
- 4 Guanxi (original mix) 6:24
- 5 Connected (original mix) 6:05
- 6 Taurine (original mix) 7:39
- 7 Circuits (original mix) 6:58
- 8 Believe (original mix) 3:56
- 9 Kallocain (Robert Nickson remix) 5:04
- 10 No One on Earth (Gabriel & Dresden remix) 7:48
- 11 Cre8 (original mix) 5:58
- 12 Gravity (original mix) 5:24
- 13 Surrender (original mix) 5:47
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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