Seven Ways cover

Released 30 years ago

Seven Ways

Paul van Dyk · 1996

153 min · 21 tracks · trance · electro house · progressive house

Euphoric melodies blend with driving beats to create an expansive trance journey that captivates the listener.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • atmospheric background focus

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1996, 'Seven Ways' marked Paul van Dyk's debut album, establishing him as a significant figure in the trance music scene. At this point, he was transitioning from DJing in Berlin clubs to becoming a producer, setting the stage for his future prominence in electronic music.
Stylistic neighbors
Armin van Buuren· Above & Beyond· Cosmic Gate

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Home 6:53
  • 2 Seven Ways 6:24
  • 3 Heaven 5:29
  • 4 I Like It 5:42
  • 5 Come (And Get It) 6:22
  • 6 Forbidden Fruit 6:58
  • 7 Beautiful Place 7:02
  • 8 People 4:23
  • 9 The Greatness of Britain 8:37
  • 10 I Can’t Feel It 8:01
  • 11 Words 9:41

Disc 2

  • 1 Seven Ways (Beyond the Veil demo mix) 8:38
  • 2 Don’t Imitate, Innovate! (Ambient dub) 9:15
  • 3 Come (original mix) 6:59
  • 4 Sundae 6 A.M. 10:54
  • 5 Seven Ways (Star Ways) 5:55
  • 6 Forbidden Fruit (BT & PVD’s Food of Love mix) 9:44
  • 7 Don’t Imitate, Innovate! (DJ dub mix) 5:47
  • 8 I Want You, I Need You (Demomix) 6:12
  • 9 Living for the Night (High-Waisted Flares) 6:05
  • 10 Beautiful Place (Salt Tank remix) 8:42

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