Subliminal Sessions Six
Benny Benassi · 2004
128 min · 22 tracks · pop music
A pulsating blend of electro house and pop that captures the vibrant energy of early 2000s dance floors.
Top tracks — play these first
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Born Too Slow — This track exemplifies Benassi's knack for blending infectious melodies with a driving bassline, making it a staple in clubs and festivals. Its crossover appeal helped bridge the gap between electro house and mainstream pop.
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Sing Start here — Incorporating catchy vocals and vibrant synths, this track illustrates the album's energetic essence and showcases Benassi's ability to craft danceable hits. It became one of the defining tracks of his career.
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Way of Life — With its uplifting vibe and catchy chorus, 'Way of Life' captures the ethos of the early 2000s club scene while highlighting Benassi's skill at creating feel-good anthems that resonate with listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures early 2000s electro house but lacks strong cohesion due to its length and mix of remixes.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of driving basslines and syncopated rhythms that characterize electro house.
- Several tracks incorporate vocal samples layered over instrumental hooks, creating a dynamic interplay between voice and beat.
- The first half of the album maintains a high energy level with tracks that are predominantly upbeat, while the second half introduces more varied tempos.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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
- dance floor igniters for parties
- wave-like pacing with dynamic peaks
- infectious rhythms for movement
- vibrant energy for social gatherings
- engaging hooks that invite participation
Maybe skip if you
- prefer quieter, introspective moments
- dislike extended track durations
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — This album is loved by fans for its vibrant energy and contribution to electro house.
- Career context
- By the time 'Subliminal Sessions Six' was released in January 2004, Benny Benassi had gained significant recognition with his breakthrough single 'Satisfaction,' which had topped charts worldwide. This album followed a successful period marked by international acclaim and set the stage for Benassi's continued influence in electronic music, showcasing his signature sound that blends catchy hooks with driving beats.
- Stylistic neighbors
- deadmau5· Calvin Harris· David Guetta
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Sing Start here 6:36
- 2 Brazil in My Mind 3:55
- 3 Burning Up (Layla) 4:01
- 4 Way of Life 5:57
- 5 Can't Get It Wrong (Motorcross mix) 6:21
- 6 Turn Me Up 6:00
- 7 Big Fun (Agoria remix) 6:47
- 8 Universal Love 6:24
- 9 Afrika (Grounded Deep mix) 6:11
- 10 Tribal Injection 6:16
- 11 Free Funk 8:11
Disc 2
- 1 Liar 5:57
- 2 Be the One 5:58
- 3 Radio (Alex Fain dub) 5:47
- 4 Born Too Slow 4:55
- 5 No Matter What You Do 5:35
- 6 I Want You to Come 4:45
- 7 Nasty Bass 4:22
- 8 House Music Pneumonia 5:32
- 9 Clear Message EP 5:10
- 10 Like This (Tek edit) 5:09
- 11 Orgasm 8:18
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