Club Life: Volume Three Stockholm cover

Club Life: Volume Three Stockholm

Tiësto · 2013

76 min · 16 tracks · electronica

A pulsating mix of euphoric melodies and driving beats that encapsulates the essence of electronic dance music culture.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Paradise Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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    Clarity (Tiësto remix) — This remix transforms a hit song into a euphoric anthem that showcases Tiësto's ability to elevate existing tracks while maintaining their emotional core.
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    Sweet Nothing (Tiësto and Ken Loi re‐remix) — The re-remix delivers an explosive energy that enhances the original's themes of desire and devotion, making it a staple in festival sets.
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    Apollo (Hardwell’s Club Life edit) — This track exemplifies the melodic richness typical of Tiësto's style, merging uplifting vocals with intricate production to create festival-ready euphoria.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental
51 /100
Foothills
Higher than 34% of albums we've rated

The album effectively blends remixes and original tracks, maintaining energy while showcasing Tiësto's style.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent tempo throughout, with most tracks maintaining a driving beat that encourages dance.
  • Several tracks incorporate vocal samples, but the majority focus on instrumental sections that build tension and release.
  • Transitions between tracks often include atmospheric interludes, creating a seamless flow from one song to the next.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

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

  • dance floor anthems for celebration
  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • euphoric melodies for group energy
  • late-night party ignition tracks
  • uplifting vibes for carefree moments

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer quiet, introspective listening
  • seek minimalistic soundscapes

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Fan Favorite — This album is beloved for its remixes and contributions to the dance music scene.
Themes
Stockholm nightlife· electronic dance culture
Career context
Upon releasing Club Life: Volume Three Stockholm, Tiësto was firmly established as a leading figure in electronic dance music, following his commercial success with previous installments of the Club Life series. This album came after his Grammy Award win for Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical in 2013, marking a period of peak recognition for his work in the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
David Guetta· Calvin Harris· Armin van Buuren

Tracklist

  • 1 Paradise Start here 5:14
  • 2 Take Me 4:14
  • 3 Compromise 4:30
  • 4 Apollo (Hardwell’s Club Life edit) 4:45
  • 5 Love and Run 5:26
  • 6 Clarity (Tiësto remix) 4:52
  • 7 Sweet Nothing (Tiësto and Ken Loi re‐remix) 3:59
  • 8 I Love It (Tiësto’s Club Life remix) 4:30
  • 9 Carried Away (Tiësto remix) 4:15
  • 10 Champs 4:18
  • 11 If I Lose Myself 5:22
  • 12 Cango 3:14
  • 13 Century (Tiësto & Moska remix) 7:00
  • 14 Shocker 5:14
  • 15 Back to the Acid 3:15
  • 16 United (Tiësto & Blasterjaxx remix) 5:52

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