What makes The Aviary by Galantis notable?

The Aviary debuted at number one on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Albums chart, showcasing Galantis's growing popularity and influence within the genre. Its lead single, No Money, became a significant commercial success, charting in multiple countries and receiving extensive radio play, further establishing the duo as key players in modern electronic music. Released in early 2017, The Aviary marked Galantis's second studio album following their successful debut, Pharmacy. At this point, the duo had solidified their presence in the electronic dance music scene, building on their breakout hits and expanding their sound into more diverse territories.

Who is The Aviary for?

The Aviary works well if you're into steady mid-tempo dance energy, euphoric drops for celebration and sing-along anthems with friends.

How many songs are on The Aviary?

The Aviary has 12 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

The Aviary

Galantis · 2017

40 min · 12 tracks · house music

A vibrant blend of catchy hooks and pulsating beats that captures the euphoric essence of dance music.

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Top tracks — play these first

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No Money — This track exemplifies Galantis's signature sound with its infectious melody and relatable lyrics about financial struggles, resonating widely with listeners.
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True Feeling — As the opening track, it sets an uplifting tone for the album, merging emotional vocals with anthemic production that invites listeners to immerse themselves in the experience.
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Love on Me — Featuring a collaboration with Hook N Sling, this track stands out for its catchy chorus and energetic beat, embodying the carefree spirit of summer festivals.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album delivers energetic dance tracks with strong hooks but lacks depth for long-term engagement.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of bright synths and driving basslines across nearly all tracks, creating an energetic atmosphere.
Several tracks incorporate vocal samples or snippets, but the instrumental sections dominate the overall sound, emphasizing rhythm over lyrics.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

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 energy
euphoric drops for celebration
sing-along anthems with friends
uplifting vibes for social gatherings

Maybe skip if you

prefer slower, introspective sounds
seek complex, experimental structures

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in early 2017, The Aviary marked Galantis's second studio album following their successful debut, Pharmacy. At this point, the duo had solidified their presence in the electronic dance music scene, building on their breakout hits and expanding their sound into more diverse territories.
Stylistic neighbors: Zedd· David Guetta· Kygo