Top tracks — play these first
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I Try — This track exemplifies Dubfire's ability to blend emotive melodies with driving beats, creating a captivating atmosphere that resonates throughout the mix.
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Finest Dream (Silicone Soul remix) — The remix stands out with its lush textures and hypnotic groove, highlighting Dubfire's skill in curating tracks that elevate the overall experience.
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The DJ, the Music & Me (Peace Division remix) — This track encapsulates the essence of the compilation by merging deep house influences with techno elements, demonstrating Dubfire's versatility as a DJ.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album excels in seamless mixing and atmosphere but has a conventional structure for its genre.
What we noticed
- Each track maintains a driving beat while introducing varying atmospheric elements, such as synth pads and vocal samples, to enhance the mood.
- The first half of the album focuses on more energetic rhythms, while the latter half gradually shifts towards deeper, more introspective soundscapes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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9/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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
- immersive beats for deep focus
- pulsating rhythms for dance energy
- late-night club atmosphere
- varied lengths for exploration
- atmospheric soundscapes to lose yourself
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2007, Dubfire was in the midst of a successful solo career following the split of Deep Dish, the Grammy-winning duo he formed. This album, part of the renowned Global Underground series, marked his first mix compilation under the Global Underground label, showcasing his unique take on techno and establishing him as a prominent figure in the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Adam Beyer· Carl Cox· Nicole Moudaber
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 It Comes From Inside (Inside‐Apella) 1:16
- 2 I Try 6:12
- 3 Myself 6:07
- 4 Sun Is Rising (Ruff mix) 5:48
- 5 Swimming Places (Sebastian Ingrosso re‐edit) 4:18
- 6 Finest Dream (Silicone Soul remix) 7:16
- 7 In White Rooms 3:30
- 8 Hustler 1:15
- 9 Remember Me 4:14
- 10 The Afterlife 4:51
- 11 The DJ, the Music & Me (Peace Division remix) 5:43
- 12 My House 3:43
- 13 Du What U Du (Markus Schulz remix) 5:57
- 14 I Feel Speed (club mix) 7:41
- 15 Kill 100 (Carl Craig remix) 6:45
Disc 2
- 1 The First Rebirth (FX DJ Tool) 1:30
- 2 Control I’m Here (Dubfire’s Jamrock remix) 7:02
- 3 The Sax Track 5:58
- 4 Lucky Heather (Dubfire’s Lucky 13 remix, Part 1 + 2 — iTunes edit) 7:56
- 5 My MTV (The Dolphins remix) 5:11
- 6 Float Away (Dubfire’s Casaplex remix) 7:05
- 7 You 4:03
- 8 Die Rumpelkammer 5:02
- 9 Everything Counts (Oliver Huntemann & Stephan Bodzin dub) 5:34
- 10 Related 4:24
- 11 Can You Relate 4:23
- 12 Satellites 3:39
- 13 Start Chasing (Extrawelt remix) 6:04
- 14 Jet (Paul Kalkbrenner remix) 7:11
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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