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Far Away

Lasgo · 2005

51 min · 13 tracks · electronica

Pulsating beats and ethereal vocals create an immersive dance experience that encapsulates the mid-2000s eurodance sound.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Surrender — This track showcases the quintessential Lasgo sound with its catchy hooks and energizing beats, making it a staple in dance clubs.
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    All Night Long — With its infectious melody and driving rhythm, this song became one of the group's most recognizable hits, exemplifying their ability to craft dancefloor anthems.
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    Far Away — The title track features a more emotional tone while retaining club appeal, illustrating Lasgo's range and depth as electronic artists.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

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

The album showcases solid production typical of its genre but lacks standout compositions that elevate it beyond contemporaries.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with driving beats, while the second half shifts to more melodic and introspective pieces.
  • Several tracks utilize a repetitive structure, with hooks that are layered over pulsating basslines, typical of the eurodance genre.
  • Vocals are often processed with effects, blending into the instrumental backdrop rather than standing out as separate elements.
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

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • catchy melodic hooks throughout
  • ideal for social gatherings
  • uplifting and euphoric vibes
  • smooth transitions and flow

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2005, Far Away is Lasgo's sophomore album, following their successful debut, Some Things. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their presence in the European dance music scene, building on their initial fame with hit singles from their first release.
Stylistic neighbors
Ian Van Dahl· Alice DeeJay· Fragma

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Surrender

    The chorus emphasizes a powerful surrender to love and desire, utilizing repetition to reinforce the emotional intensity of the moment.

    This structural choice creates an anthem-like quality that draws listeners into a shared experience of letting go.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Surrender 3:10
  • 2 All Night Long 3:59
  • 3 Deep in Your Heart 3:23
  • 4 Only You 3:34
  • 5 Still 3:49
  • 6 True 3:54
  • 7 Who’s That Girl 4:16
  • 8 Yesterday 3:42
  • 9 Far Away 5:35
  • 10 Lying 3:08
  • 11 Tell Me 3:46
  • 12 Tonight 4:47
  • 13 Hold Me Now 3:55

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