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ATB · 2017

105 min · 25 tracks · EDM · dance-pop · ambient

Melodic electronic soundscapes intertwine with emotive vocals, creating an immersive journey through dance and ambient textures.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with emotional peaks
  • immersive soundscapes for reflection
  • danceable tracks for social gatherings
  • melodic vocals for sing-alongs
  • for late-night drives

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • need instant gratification

Where this album fits

Themes
immersive soundscapes· emotional connection· reflective journeys
Career context
When 'Next' was released in January 2017, ATB was a well-established figure in the electronic music scene, known for hits like '9 PM (Till I Come)' and 'Don't Stop.' This album marked his return after a four-year hiatus since his previous album, 'Distant Earth,' showcasing a blend of progressive trance and ambient elements that highlight his evolving artistry.
Stylistic neighbors
Paul van Dyk· Armin van Buuren· Above & Beyond

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Pages 3:42
  • 2 Never Without You 5:36
  • 3 If It Takes All Night 3:27
  • 4 Stay With Me 3:19
  • 5 Message Out to You 3:35
  • 6 A Place Like You 3:24
  • 7 Connected 4:12
  • 8 Remember When 3:30
  • 9 Breach 3:44
  • 10 Close Enough to Touch 3:42
  • 11 I’m Here 4:01
  • 12 Heart of Stone 3:44
  • 13 Flash X 3:20

Disc 2

  • 1 Route 66 5:10
  • 2 Faith 3:55
  • 3 Green Sand 5:05
  • 4 Moving Cloudbreak 5:40
  • 5 When It Ends It Starts Again (ambient version) 5:36
  • 6 Back Home 3:18
  • 7 Restart 3:17
  • 8 Never Stop 3:48
  • 9 Time 4:28
  • 10 Pulsar 6:50
  • 11 Within a Dream 4:51
  • 12 Project X 4:10

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