Parade of the Athletes cover

Parade of the Athletes

Tiësto · 2004

72 min · 12 tracks · electronica

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album blends orchestral and electronic elements effectively, creating an energizing experience.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent tempo throughout, with most tracks maintaining a driving beat that encourages movement.
  • Several tracks incorporate orchestral elements, such as strings and brass, blending them seamlessly with electronic sounds.
  • The first half of the album focuses on euphoric melodies, while the latter half shifts towards more introspective themes.
  • Tracks like 'Traffic' and 'Adagio for Strings' are built around recognizable hooks that create anthemic moments.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

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 Heroes 8:36
  • 2 Breda 8pm (DJ Montana edit) 6:43
  • 3 Ancient History 6:06
  • 4 Traffic 4:13
  • 5 Euphoria 6:05
  • 6 Athena 6:17
  • 7 Olympic Flame 5:34
  • 8 Lethal Industry 4:36
  • 9 Coming Home 6:28
  • 10 Adagio for Strings 5:57
  • 11 Victorious 4:38
  • 12 Forever Today 7:06

Reference: MusicBrainz