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Eleve11

Sander van Doorn · 2011

64 min · 11 tracks · electro house

Electro house beats intertwine with euphoric melodies, creating a vibrant soundscape perfect for dance floors.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Love Is Darkness — This track showcases a deep emotional core through haunting vocals and an evolving synth line that captures the essence of the album.
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    Koko — As one of van Doorn's biggest hits, Koko combines infectious hooks with driving beats, representing his signature style and broad appeal.
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    Rolling the Dice — With its playful energy and catchy chorus, this track exemplifies the fun and upbeat vibe of Eleve11 while remaining dance-floor friendly.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album blends energetic beats with melodic elements, creating a solid yet familiar electro house experience.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features tracks that build progressively in energy, while the second half introduces more experimental sounds and variations in tempo.
  • Several tracks incorporate vocal samples, but they are used primarily as rhythmic elements rather than traditional song structures.
  • The album maintains a consistent electro house beat throughout, with melodic hooks that often repeat to create a euphoric atmosphere.
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
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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

  • euphoric melodies for dance floors
  • dynamic builds for peak moments
  • late-night party energy
  • infectious rhythms for celebration

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer quiet, introspective sessions
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time Sander van Doorn released Eleve11 in 2011, he was already a well-established figure in the electronic dance music scene, following his commercial breakthrough with tracks like 'Riff' and 'Koko'. This album marked a continuation of his signature sound while exploring new musical territories, solidifying his status as a key player in electro house.
Stylistic neighbors
deadmau5· Calvin Harris· Steve Angello

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Love Is Darkness 6:22
  • 2 Koko 3:55
  • 3 Believe 3:40
  • 4 Nano 4:28
  • 5 Rolling the Dice 3:50
  • 6 Beyond Sound (The Godskitchen Urban Wave mix) 4:19
  • 7 Timezone 6:20
  • 8 Drink to Get Drunk 4:15
  • 9 Who’s Wearing the Cap 2:59
  • 10 Slap My Pitch Up 5:01
  • 11 Eagles / Intro Chants (Triarchy’s festival re‐edit) 19:04

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