Automatic
Kaskade · 2015
53 min · 14 tracks · house music
A vibrant blend of house beats and emotive vocals that invites listeners to dance while exploring themes of love and connection.
Top tracks — play these first
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We Don't Stop Start here — This opening track establishes the album's energetic vibe, blending infectious rhythms with uplifting lyrics about perseverance and celebration.
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Where Are You Now — Featuring haunting melodies and introspective lyrics, this track encapsulates the emotional depth Kaskade brings to his work while maintaining a danceable groove.
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Mercy — With its compelling vocal performance and anthemic chorus, 'Mercy' stands out as a powerful exploration of longing and desire set against a pulsating backdrop.
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Never Sleep Alone — 'Never Sleep Alone' combines catchy hooks with a playful tone, showcasing Kaskade's knack for merging upbeat production with relatable themes of companionship.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends vibrant house beats with emotive vocals, but lacks strong cohesion in its overall flow.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent upbeat tempo, while the second half introduces more varied rhythms and emotional tones.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that intertwine with the instrumental sections, creating a rich texture.
- The album includes interludes where beats drop out entirely, allowing for moments of reflection before building back up to danceable sections.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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
- steady mid-tempo dance vibes
- reflective moments between beats
- uplifting energy for gatherings
- feel-good anthems for celebration
Maybe skip if you
- seeking fast-paced intensity
- prefer standalone single tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Solidified Kaskade's position as a leading figure in dance music.
- Themes
- dance floor connection· late-night longing· celebration of love
- Career context
- When Kaskade released Automatic in 2015, he was riding the wave of his mainstream success following the critically acclaimed album Atmosphere from 2013. This album marked a significant moment as it showcased Kaskade's continued evolution in the electronic dance music scene, balancing accessible pop sensibilities with his established house music roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- deadmau5· Calvin Harris· Zedd
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Mercy
The bridge shifts from a reflective tone to an urgent plea, emphasizing vulnerability amid the pulsating beat.
This transition heightens the emotional stakes, contrasting the previous sections and drawing attention to the raw honesty of desire.
Tracklist
- 1 We Don't Stop Start here 4:15
- 2 Us 3:15
- 3 Mercy 4:02
- 4 Tear Down These Walls 4:05
- 5 Phoenix 3:35
- 6 Disarm You 3:41
- 7 Never Sleep Alone 3:44
- 8 Day Trippin' 3:12
- 9 Promise 3:35
- 10 Breaking Up 4:46
- 11 A Little More 3:53
- 12 Papercuts 3:08
- 13 Where Are You Now 3:56
- 14 Whatever 4:03
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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