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Released 20 years ago

The Great Escape

Ilse DeLange · 2006

59 min · 14 tracks · folk · pop rock · Americana

A heartfelt blend of Americana and pop, resonating with themes of love, loss, and hope.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady emotional evolution throughout
  • heartfelt reflections on love
  • uplifting moments of hope
  • for late-night introspection
  • consistent flow encourages deep listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek high-energy party anthems

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2006, 'The Great Escape' was Ilse DeLange's fourth studio album, following the commercial success of 'World of Hurt' in 2004. At this point in her career, she was solidifying her presence as a prominent figure in the Dutch music scene, transitioning into more mature lyrical themes while maintaining her signature sound.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Reach for the Light 4:35
  • 2 The Lonely One 3:48
  • 3 The Great Escape 4:00
  • 4 Was It Love 4:03
  • 5 I Always Will 5:18
  • 6 Miss Politician 3:39
  • 7 Don’t You Let Go of Me 5:05
  • 8 Carry Hope 4:17
  • 9 Waterfall 3:50
  • 10 Far Away 4:23
  • 11 I Love You 3:50
  • 12 The Valley 4:19
  • 13 When 3:53
  • 14 Blue 4:49

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