What does Fade into Darkness sound like?

A euphoric blend of soaring melodies and pulsing beats that encapsulates the essence of early 2010s dance music. Rooted in EDM and electro house. Start with "Fade Into Darkness (vocal edit)".

Is Fade into Darkness a good place to start with Avicii?

Yes, Fade into Darkness is recommended as a starting point for new Avicii listeners. A euphoric blend of soaring melodies and pulsing beats that encapsulates the essence of early 2010s dance music. In 2011, Avicii was on the rise with his breakthrough single 'Levels' already making waves internationally. 'Fade Into Darkness' came as a follow-up, solidifying his status in the electronic dance music scene by showcasing his ability to meld catchy hooks with club-ready production.

Who is Fade into Darkness for?

Fade into Darkness works well if you're into uplifting melodies for celebration, for energetic gatherings and gradual build to euphoric moments.

How many songs are on Fade into Darkness?

Fade into Darkness has 5 tracks, running approximately 27 minutes.

Fade into Darkness

Avicii · 2011

27 min · 5 tracks · electronic dance music

A euphoric blend of soaring melodies and pulsing beats that encapsulates the essence of early 2010s dance music.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Fade Into Darkness (vocal edit) Start here — This version embodies the song's emotional core, blending poignant lyrics with an uplifting instrumental backdrop that captures the listener's attention.
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Fade Into Darkness (vocal extended) — The extended mix allows for deeper immersion into its melodic structure, highlighting Avicii's signature style while creating an expansive soundscape ideal for long sets.
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Fade Into Darkness (instrumental club mix) — The instrumental version showcases Avicii's innovative production skills, focusing purely on the driving beats and synth layers that define his sound without vocal distraction.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental

45 /100

Lowland

Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The single showcases strong melodies and solid production but lacks depth for repeated listens.

What we noticed

The title track features a soaring melody that builds progressively, layered over a consistent four-on-the-floor beat.
Each remix offers a unique take on the original, altering the arrangement and energy while maintaining core melodic themes.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

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

uplifting melodies for celebration
for energetic gatherings
gradual build to euphoric moments
dancefloor anthems with friends
headphone detail hunting

Maybe skip if you

prefer instant gratification tracks
seek standalone song variety

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Follow-up to 'Levels' that solidified Avicii's status in dance music.
Career context: In 2011, Avicii was on the rise with his breakthrough single 'Levels' already making waves internationally. 'Fade Into Darkness' came as a follow-up, solidifying his status in the electronic dance music scene by showcasing his ability to meld catchy hooks with club-ready production.
Stylistic neighbors: Calvin Harris· David Guetta· Zedd