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Hardwell Presents Revealed Volume 4

Hardwell · 2013

73 min · 20 tracks · electro house

A pulsating blend of euphoric melodies and hard-hitting beats that define the peak of EDM's festival culture.

Top tracks — play these first

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    If I Lose Myself Start here — This track showcases Hardwell's ability to blend emotive lyrics with anthemic drops, making it a staple in live sets and a fan favorite.
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    Animals — A defining track of the big room house movement, 'Animals' revolutionized festival music with its infectious energy and minimalist drop.
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    This Is What It Feels Like — 'This Is What It Feels Like' highlights Hardwell's skill in crafting melodic hooks paired with vocal performances that resonate with listeners on an emotional level.
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    Apollo (Hardwell Ultra edit) — This edit exemplifies Hardwell's signature sound, merging uplifting melodies with driving basslines, illustrating his mastery of crowd-pleasing compositions.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
51 /100
Foothills
Higher than 34% of albums we've rated

The album captures the essence of big room house with effective energy management but lacks depth for long-term engagement.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent tempo around 128 BPM, typical for big room house tracks, creating a relentless energy throughout.
  • Many tracks incorporate build-ups that lead to euphoric drops, a hallmark of festival-oriented EDM.
  • Several tracks blend vocal samples with instrumental sections, allowing for dynamic shifts in energy and mood.
  • The running order maintains high energy without significant dips, designed to keep listeners engaged from start to finish.
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
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

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

  • festival energy and excitement
  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • pulsating rhythms for dancing
  • for party atmospheres
  • high-energy tracks for workouts

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer slow, reflective music
  • dislike repetitive energetic beats

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This album helped solidify Hardwell's status in the EDM scene post-2012.
Themes
big room anthems· EDM revolution
Career context
In 2013, Hardwell was solidifying his status as a leading figure in the electronic dance music scene, following his breakthrough year in 2012 with hits like 'Spaceman'. This compilation, 'Hardwell Presents Revealed Volume 4', came shortly after he was named the world's number one DJ by DJ Mag, marking a pivotal moment in his career as he transitioned from emerging talent to global superstar.

Tracklist

  • 1 If I Lose Myself Start here 6:12
  • 2 Apollo (Hardwell Ultra edit) 4:10
  • 3 Rocker 3:01
  • 4 Quake 3:19
  • 5 Shake 4:15
  • 6 Never Say Goodbye 3:52
  • 7 Alive (Hardwell remix) 5:18
  • 8 Escape 3:16
  • 9 Yee / We’ll Be Coming Back 2:59
  • 10 Animals 2:22
  • 11 This Is What It Feels Like (W&W remix) 4:55
  • 12 Clap 3:00
  • 13 The Code 3:38
  • 14 LRAD 2:29
  • 15 Get Loose (Tiësto remix) 4:02
  • 16 Footrocker / Calling (Lose My Mind) 2:24
  • 17 Encoded (2013 edit) / Raise Your Hands / The Alarm (Charlie Darker remix) 4:13
  • 18 Here We Go Again 2:58
  • 19 Welcome to the Jungle 2:15
  • 20 Leprechauns & Unicorns 4:36

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