Dedicated
ATB · 2002
65 min · 13 tracks · electronic dance music
A euphoric blend of melodic trance and uplifting vocals that invites listeners to both dance and dream.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dedicated Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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You're Not Alone — This track features an anthemic chorus and emotive lyrics that resonate deeply with listeners, showcasing ATB's ability to blend melody with uplifting themes.
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Let U Go — With its infectious hook and driving beat, this song exemplifies the dance-pop elements of the album while maintaining a trance-like atmosphere.
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Hold You — 'Hold You' showcases ATB's characteristic sound with lush synths and heartfelt vocals, making it a standout track that encapsulates the emotional depth of the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends euphoric melodies with varied rhythms but lacks strong cohesion in its latter half.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that maintain a steady, upbeat tempo, while the second half introduces more varied rhythms and emotional tones.
- Several tracks incorporate vocal samples layered over melodic synth lines, creating a rich texture that invites both dancing and introspection.
- 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
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- atmospheric background focus
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Solidified ATB's reputation following earlier success, contributing to Eurodance popularity.
- Themes
- early 2000s euphoria· melodic trance landscapes· dance floor introspection
- Career context
- Released in 2002, 'Dedicated' marked ATB's fourth studio album, following his breakthrough success with 'Movin' Melodies' in 1999. At this point, the artist was solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in the trance music scene, exploring deeper emotional themes and more sophisticated production techniques.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Paul van Dyk· Armin van Buuren· Above & Beyond
Tracklist
- 1 Dedicated Start here 4:18
- 2 Hold You 3:34
- 3 Get High 4:02
- 4 You’re Not Alone 6:00
- 5 Halcyon 4:03
- 6 Let U Go 3:33
- 7 I Can’t Stand… 5:56
- 8 Hero 4:27
- 9 I See It 4:28
- 10 Basic Love 7:30
- 11 I Wanna Cry 4:26
- 12 Remember 6:25
- 13 Hold You (Todd Terry’s extended remix) 6:14
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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