What makes Late September by Deepest Blue notable?

The album features the hit single Deepest Blue, which reached number one on the UK Dance Chart and received significant airplay. Its commercial success helped solidify deep house as a viable genre in the early 2000s dance music scene. Late September is Deepest Blue's debut album, released in 2004 after the duo gained attention for their single Deepest Blue. At this point, they were transitioning from club-oriented producers to mainstream artists, aiming to establish a broader musical identity.

How many songs are on Late September?

Late September has 10 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.

Late September

Deepest Blue · 2004

41 min · 10 tracks · deep house

A melodic blend of deep house grooves and emotive vocals that captures a sense of longing and introspection.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Deepest Blue — This track not only showcases the duo's signature sound but also became their breakthrough hit, establishing them in the dance music landscape.
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Be Still My Heart — With its soulful melodies and poignant lyrics, this track encapsulates the emotional depth that runs throughout the album, appealing to both dance floors and listeners seeking introspection.
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Shooting Star — This track stands out with its infectious hook and uplifting energy, representing the album's ability to blend euphoric beats with heartfelt themes.

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 blends deep house grooves with emotive elements, creating a solid yet familiar listening experience.

What we noticed

The first three tracks establish a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the fourth track introduces a more upbeat rhythm.
Several tracks feature layered synth melodies that create a lush soundscape, particularly in 'Shooting Star' and 'Deepest Blue'.
The album closes with two tracks that gradually reduce the tempo, allowing for a reflective finish.

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.

Tracklist

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

1 Be Still My Heart 5:22
2 Can't Believe 4:36
3 Is It a Sin 3:36
4 Give It Away 3:31
5 Turn Out Right 4:31
6 Shooting Star 4:16
7 Late September 5:39
8 Deepest Blue 3:28
9 Say Goodbye 3:02
10 Spread a Little Love 3:53

What to play next

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Shooting Star

2004

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Is It a Sin

2004

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