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Contact

ATB · 2014

176 min · 32 tracks · EDM · dance-pop · ambient

A euphoric blend of uplifting melodies and pulsating beats that captures the essence of contemporary trance.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • uplifting melodies for motivation
  • dynamic journey through emotions
  • extended tracks for deep immersion
  • for euphoric dance moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • want immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Themes
dancefloor unity· uplifting soundscapes
Career context
In 2014, ATB was well-established in the electronic music scene, following his breakthrough with '9 PM (Till I Come)' in 1999. 'Contact' marked his return to studio albums after a three-year gap since 'Distant Earth' in 2011, showcasing his evolution while still resonating with longtime fans.
Stylistic neighbors
Paul van Dyk· Armin van Buuren· Above & Beyond

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 When It Ends It Starts Again 4:52
  • 2 Raging Bull 3:37
  • 3 Together 4:42
  • 4 Face to Face 3:41
  • 5 Beam Me Up 4:32
  • 6 Hard to Cure 6:06
  • 7 Now or Never 4:36
  • 8 Straight to the Stars 4:21
  • 9 Walking Awake 5:09
  • 10 Everything Is Beautiful 5:01
  • 11 What Are You Waiting For 4:11
  • 12 Still Here (ATB’s Anthem 2014 version) 5:44
  • 13 Arms Wide Open 4:08
  • 14 Right Back to You 4:48

Disc 2

  • 1 Contact 5:33
  • 2 Trace of Life 6:28
  • 3 When Angels Travel 7:25
  • 4 Jetstream 4:26
  • 5 Supersonic 7:24
  • 6 Pacific Avenue 6:57
  • 7 Red Sun 7:51
  • 8 The Mission 6:52
  • 9 Love the Silence 5:47
  • 10 Cursed by Beauty 6:17
  • 11 Galaxia 7:04
  • 12 Breathe 2:51

Disc 3

  • 1 Now or Never (Junkx remix) 5:48
  • 2 Raging Bull (Junkx remix) 5:38
  • 3 Face to Face (Rudee remix) 6:51
  • 4 When It Ends It Starts Again (original instrumental version) 4:51
  • 5 Face to Face (ATB live in Concert in New York) 6:14
  • 6 Hard to Cure (ATB live in Concert in New York) 6:36

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