Paradise Again
Swedish House Mafia · 2022
62 min · 17 tracks · house music
A euphoric blend of soaring melodies and pulsating beats that captures the essence of electronic dance music euphoria.
Top tracks — play these first
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Moth to a Flame — Featuring The Weeknd, this track blends emotive vocals with a driving beat, representing the album's fusion of pop sensibilities and house elements.
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Heaven Takes You Home — This track encapsulates the album's uplifting themes with its anthemic chorus and lush production, making it a standout moment of joy and nostalgia.
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Calling On — A dynamic collaboration that showcases their signature sound while pushing creative boundaries, this track features captivating drops and infectious hooks.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid production and engaging melodies but lacks standout moments that elevate it beyond its genre.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent tempo throughout, with most tracks maintaining a driving four-on-the-floor beat typical of house music.
- Several tracks incorporate vocal samples that are layered over instrumental sections, creating a dynamic interplay between melody and rhythm.
- The last three tracks gradually reduce in energy, allowing for a reflective conclusion to the album's euphoric journey.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- euphoric peaks for festival vibes
- wave-like pacing for dancing
- melodic anthems for group energy
- dynamic journey through emotions
- uplifting moments for celebration
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike lengthy, evolving pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on April 15, 2022, 'Paradise Again' marks Swedish House Mafia's first studio album in over a decade, following their breakup in 2013. This album comes after their reunion in 2018 and reflects their evolution as artists within the ever-changing EDM landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Calvin Harris· David Guetta· Avicii
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Heaven Takes You Home
The bridge builds up with layered harmonies that evoke a sense of yearning before dropping into a euphoric chorus.
This moment shifts from introspective lyrics to an expansive call for unity, enhancing the emotional impact through its dynamic arrangement.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Time 4:41
- 2 Heaven Takes You Home 3:34
- 3 Jacob’s Note 1:04
- 4 Moth to a Flame 3:54
- 5 Mafia 3:34
- 6 Frankenstein 3:27
- 7 Don’t Go Mad 4:24
- 8 Paradise Again 3:35
- 9 Lifetime 3:06
- 10 Calling On 4:35
- 11 Home 3:44
- 12 It Gets Better 3:04
- 13 Redlight 4:02
- 14 Can U Feel It 4:23
- 15 19.30 1:57
- 16 Another Minute 3:27
- 17 For You 5:22
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