What does Forget the World sound like?

A vibrant mix of euphoric beats and melodic hooks that encapsulates the energy of modern electronic dance music. Rooted in electro house and progressive house. Start with "Ten Feet Tall".

Is Forget the World a good place to start with Afrojack?

Yes, Forget the World is recommended as a starting point for new Afrojack listeners. A vibrant mix of euphoric beats and melodic hooks that encapsulates the energy of modern electronic dance music. When 'Forget the World' was released in January 2014, Afrojack was riding high following his breakout success with tracks like 'Take Over Control' and collaborations with major artists. This album marked a significant moment in his career as it showcased his evolution from club DJ to a mainstream producer, solidifying his status within the electronic dance music scene.

Who is Forget the World for?

Forget the World works well if you're into dance floor celebration energy, uplifting anthems for gatherings and euphoric peaks with dynamic flow.

How many songs are on Forget the World?

Forget the World has 16 tracks, running approximately 69 minutes.

Forget the World

Afrojack · 2014

69 min · 16 tracks · electro house

A vibrant mix of euphoric beats and melodic hooks that encapsulates the energy of modern electronic dance music.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Ten Feet Tall Start here — This track features powerful vocals and an uplifting melody that embodies the album's themes of empowerment and celebration, making it a staple in festival sets.
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The Spark — With its infectious chorus and driving rhythm, this song captures the essence of Afrojack's signature sound while resonating with listeners through its motivational lyrics.
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Born To Run — The anthemic quality of this track, paired with its dynamic production, makes it a standout moment on the album that showcases Afrojack's ability to blend pop sensibilities with dance music.

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 showcases solid production and energetic compositions typical of EDM, but lacks standout depth or innovation.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with driving beats, while the second half introduces more melodic and atmospheric elements.
Several tracks incorporate vocal samples and collaborations, but many are primarily instrumental with layered synths and rhythmic basslines.
The album maintains a consistent tempo throughout, rarely dipping below a danceable pace, which keeps the energy levels high.

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: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

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

dance floor celebration energy
uplifting anthems for gatherings
euphoric peaks with dynamic flow
feel-good vibes for parties
joyful moments of carefree fun

Maybe skip if you

prefer slower, introspective music
seek deep lyrical narratives

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Established Afrojack's reputation and showcased his commercial appeal in EDM.
Career context: When 'Forget the World' was released in January 2014, Afrojack was riding high following his breakout success with tracks like 'Take Over Control' and collaborations with major artists. This album marked a significant moment in his career as it showcased his evolution from club DJ to a mainstream producer, solidifying his status within the electronic dance music scene.
Stylistic neighbors: David Guetta· Calvin Harris· Martin Garrix