What does The Dance sound like?

A euphoric blend of house and trip-hop, pulsating with infectious rhythms and emotive vocals. Rooted in house and techno. Start with "Not Going Home".

Is The Dance a good place to start with Faithless?

Yes, The Dance is recommended as a starting point for new Faithless listeners. A euphoric blend of house and trip-hop, pulsating with infectious rhythms and emotive vocals. Released in 2010, The Dance is Faithless' fifth studio album, marking a significant return after a five-year hiatus following their previous album, No Roots. This period saw the band redefining their sound while maintaining the core elements that made them influential in electronic music.

Who is The Dance for?

The Dance works well if you're into euphoric dance floor energy, wave-like pacing for immersion and dynamic journey with remixes.

How many songs are on The Dance?

The Dance has 20 tracks, running approximately 125 minutes.

The Dance

Faithless · 2010

125 min · 20 tracks · house music

A euphoric blend of house and trip-hop, pulsating with infectious rhythms and emotive vocals.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Not Going Home Start here — This track encapsulates the spirit of the album with its driving beat and uplifting lyrics about resilience and celebration, making it a dancefloor anthem.
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Feel Me — Blending smooth vocals with deep basslines, this song highlights Faithless' signature fusion of genres, creating an immersive listening experience.
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Crazy Bal'Heads — This track stands out for its playful energy and clever lyricism, showcasing the band's ability to weave narrative into their dance tracks.
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Feelin Good — With an infectious groove and anthemic chorus, this song emphasizes themes of positivity and freedom, aligning perfectly with the album's overall vibe.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The Dance showcases energetic production but lacks strong cohesion due to its remix-heavy nature.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with driving beats, while the second half introduces more atmospheric and melodic elements.
Several tracks incorporate layered vocal samples that create a rich texture, blending seamlessly with the instrumental components.

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

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

euphoric dance floor energy
wave-like pacing for immersion
dynamic journey with remixes
long sessions for deep listening
inviting sing-along moments

Maybe skip if you

prefer short, standalone tracks
avoid lengthy, repetitive builds

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — The Dance marks a strong return after a hiatus, showcasing the band's evolving sound.
Themes: dancefloor resilience· celebratory nightlife
Career context: Released in 2010, The Dance is Faithless' fifth studio album, marking a significant return after a five-year hiatus following their previous album, No Roots. This period saw the band redefining their sound while maintaining the core elements that made them influential in electronic music.
Stylistic neighbors: Massive Attack· Portishead· Underworld