What does Everything We Had to Leave Behind sound like?

Flowing melodies intertwine with lush soundscapes, creating an immersive journey through reflective electronica. Rooted in electronica. Start with "Everything We Had to Leave Behind (extended mix)".

Is Everything We Had to Leave Behind a good place to start with Chicane?

Yes, Everything We Had to Leave Behind is recommended as a starting point for new Chicane listeners. Flowing melodies intertwine with lush soundscapes, creating an immersive journey through reflective electronica. By the time Chicane released Everything We Had to Leave Behind in April 2021, he had established himself as a prominent figure in the electronica scene since his breakthrough album, Offshore, nearly two decades prior. This album marked a significant return after a hiatus, showcasing a matured sound while still retaining his signature melodic style.

Who is Everything We Had to Leave Behind for?

Everything We Had to Leave Behind works well if you're into reflective journey through memory, wave-like pacing encourages immersion and ethereal soundscapes for contemplation.

How many songs are on Everything We Had to Leave Behind?

Everything We Had to Leave Behind has 14 tracks, running approximately 73 minutes.

Everything We Had to Leave Behind

Chicane · 2021

73 min · 14 tracks · electronica

Flowing melodies intertwine with lush soundscapes, creating an immersive journey through reflective electronica.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Everything We Had to Leave Behind (extended mix) Start here — This title track encapsulates the album's themes of nostalgia and reflection, combining atmospheric builds with emotive melodies that invite listeners into Chicane's sonic world.
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Never Look Back (extended mix) — The driving beat and uplifting chord progression create an anthem-like quality, emphasizing the message of moving forward while cherishing past experiences.
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1000 More Suns (extended mix) — This track stands out for its intricate layering and ethereal vocals, illustrating Chicane's talent for crafting emotional depth within electronic frameworks.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental

52 /100

Foothills

Higher than 38% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid craftsmanship in its immersive soundscapes but lacks standout compositions that elevate it further.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of flowing melodies layered over lush synth pads, creating an immersive soundscape throughout.
Each track maintains a similar tempo and mood, with gradual build-ups and breakdowns that enhance the reflective nature of the music.
Several tracks incorporate extended mixes, allowing for longer development of themes and motifs without abrupt transitions.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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

reflective journey through memory
wave-like pacing encourages immersion
ethereal soundscapes for contemplation
for late-night introspection
gradual builds reward patient listeners

Maybe skip if you

seek instant gratification
prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Demonstrates continued vitality and adaptation to contemporary trends.
Themes: nostalgic soundscapes· reflective journeys· past and future interplay
Career context: By the time Chicane released Everything We Had to Leave Behind in April 2021, he had established himself as a prominent figure in the electronica scene since his breakthrough album, Offshore, nearly two decades prior. This album marked a significant return after a hiatus, showcasing a matured sound while still retaining his signature melodic style.
Stylistic neighbors: BT· Above & Beyond· Solarstone