Is Telos a good place to start with Zedd?

Yes, Telos is recommended as a starting point for new Zedd listeners. A vibrant blend of future bass and electro house, interwoven with emotive melodies and rhythmic complexity that pushes dance music boundaries. Released on August 30, 2024, 'Telos' marks Zedd's first full-length album since 'True Colors' in 2015. After nearly a decade of successful singles and collaborations, this album represents a significant return to crafting a cohesive body of work for the artist, showcasing his evolution in sound and artistry.

Telos works well if you're into steady mid-tempo dance vibes, melodic textures for daydreaming and uplifting energy for socializing.

How many songs are on Telos?

Telos has 10 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.

Telos

Zedd · 2024

37 min · 10 tracks · house music

A vibrant blend of future bass and electro house, interwoven with emotive melodies and rhythmic complexity that pushes dance music boundaries.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Out of Time Start here — This opening track sets the tone with an infectious energy and showcases Zedd's signature sound, balancing catchy hooks with intricate beats.
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Tangerine Rays — With its bright synth lines and uplifting vocals, this track exemplifies the album's exploration of light and warmth, creating a euphoric listening experience.
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Dream Brother — This standout features a more introspective tone paired with rich layers of sound, highlighting Zedd's ability to convey emotion through electronic music.
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Automatic Yes — This track combines playful lyrics with a dynamic beat, making it a quintessential example of Zedd's knack for creating dance floor anthems.

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 showcases strong production and composition but remains within familiar genre boundaries.

What we noticed

The album features intricate layering of synths, with each track building on a foundation of rhythmic complexity and melodic hooks.
The use of vocal samples is minimal, allowing the instrumental elements to dominate and showcase Zedd's production skills.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo dance vibes
melodic textures for daydreaming
uplifting energy for socializing
smooth transitions between tracks
inviting movement and celebration

Maybe skip if you

prefer fast-paced intensity
demanding instant gratification

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality after a long gap, with innovative production and commercial success.
Themes: bright synth landscapes· dance floor intimacy
Career context: Released on August 30, 2024, 'Telos' marks Zedd's first full-length album since 'True Colors' in 2015. After nearly a decade of successful singles and collaborations, this album represents a significant return to crafting a cohesive body of work for the artist, showcasing his evolution in sound and artistry.
Stylistic neighbors: Calvin Harris· David Guetta· Martin Garrix

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