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R&R

BT · 2001

144 min · 22 tracks · electronica · ambient · trance

A kaleidoscopic blend of progressive house and trance, woven with intricate melodic layers and hypnotic rhythms.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • hypnotic rhythms for focused work
  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • wave-like pacing for exploration
  • immersive soundscapes for contemplation
  • for late-night driving

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2001, BT was riding high on the success of his previous albums, particularly 'ESCM' from 1997. 'R&R' marked a pivotal moment as it showcased his ability to remix and reinterpret his own work, blending various styles and collaborating with iconic artists like Paul van Dyk. This album also came during a period defined by BT's exploration of sound design and electronic innovation.
Stylistic neighbors
Sasha· Paul van Dyk· Above & Beyond

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Remember (ESCM 12″ mix) 6:20
  • 2 Forbidden Fruit (BT & PvD’s Food of Love mix) 8:47
  • 3 Transway 5:17
  • 4 Shame (Way Out West mix) 6:22
  • 5 Not Over Yet (BT’s Spirit of Grace) 8:00
  • 6 Let There Be Light (BT mix) 6:44
  • 7 Anomaly (Calling Your Name) 7:42
  • 8 I’m Alive (BT & Sasha mix) 5:09
  • 9 Heart of Imagination 8:10
  • 10 The Dream 7:00
  • 11 Cassa De X 4:19

Disc 2

  • 1 Sunblind 9:58
  • 2 Smartbomb (Plump DJs mix) 4:50
  • 3 Fibonacci Sequence 6:38
  • 4 The Hip Hop Phenomenon 3:44
  • 5 Godspeed (Hybrid mix) 3:57
  • 6 Dreaming (Science Dept.’s Friends and Family mix) 7:28
  • 7 Blue Skies 7:37
  • 8 Never Gonna Come Back Down (Timo Maas mix) 5:45
  • 9 Run to You (BT vs PvD mix) 5:05
  • 10 I Love You (BT mix) 7:44
  • 11 Flaming June 7:14

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata