What makes Far from the Maddening Crowds by Chicane notable?

'Far from the Maddening Crowds' is significant for its chart success, peaking at number 14 on the UK Albums Chart, and is credited with helping to popularize the progressive house sound. The album's lead single, 'Offshore,' became an enduring classic in the electronic genre, influencing countless artists and contributing to the rise of chill-out music in mainstream culture. Released in 1997, 'Far from the Maddening Crowds' was Chicane's debut album, establishing him as a key player in the UK electronica scene. At this point, Chicane had already gained some recognition through his single 'Offshore,' which served as a precursor to the full-length release and showcased his talent for blending ambient sounds with trance influences.

Who is Far from the Maddening Crowds for?

Far from the Maddening Crowds works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, atmospheric background focus and dynamic emotional journeys.

How many songs are on Far from the Maddening Crowds?

Far from the Maddening Crowds has 11 tracks, running approximately 72 minutes.

Far from the Maddening Crowds

Chicane · 1997

72 min · 11 tracks · electronica

Ethereal melodies intertwine with driving beats, creating a transportive experience that defines late '90s electronica.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

long, immersive listening sessions
atmospheric background focus
dynamic emotional journeys
gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1997, 'Far from the Maddening Crowds' was Chicane's debut album, establishing him as a key player in the UK electronica scene. At this point, Chicane had already gained some recognition through his single 'Offshore,' which served as a precursor to the full-length release and showcased his talent for blending ambient sounds with trance influences.
Stylistic neighbors: BT· Above & Beyond· Solarstone

Tracklist

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

1 Early 4:18
2 Already There 2:55
3 Offshore (original mix) 6:48
4 Lost You Somewhere 8:27
5 From Blue to Green 5:51
6 Sunstroke (Disco Citizens remix) 9:06
7 Leaving Town 5:59
8 Red Skies 7:37
9 Sunstroke (original mix) 6:18
10 Offshore ’97 9:12
11 The Drive Home 6:06

What to play next

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Behind the Sun

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The Best of Chicane: 1996–2008

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