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Trilogy

ATB · 2007

56 min · 12 tracks · electronic dance music

A seamless blend of euphoric trance melodies and uplifting vocals that define the sound of mid-2000s dance music.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Justify Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its infectious energy and captivating vocal hooks, embodying ATB's signature euphoric sound.
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    Feel Alive — With its uplifting lyrics and driving beat, this track captures the essence of empowerment and joy that resonates throughout the album.
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    Beautiful Worlds — This song showcases rich melodic layers and a poignant vocal performance, creating an emotional landscape that elevates the listening experience.
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    Renegade — The energetic pace and powerful drops in this track exemplify ATB's ability to blend intense beats with melodic elements, making it a standout piece.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
51 /100
Foothills
Higher than 34% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid production and cohesive flow, characteristic of mid-2000s trance but lacks standout innovation.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent tempo throughout, with all tracks maintaining a driving beat typical of trance music.
  • Melodic hooks are prominent in every track, often layered with synth pads that build an uplifting atmosphere.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

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

  • uplifting energetic soundscapes
  • long immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • contemplative reflective moments

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This album solidified ATB's reputation in the trance genre with significant attention.
Career context
By the time 'Trilogy' was released in 2007, ATB, the project of André Tanneberger, had already established himself as a leading figure in the trance scene with hits like '9 PM (Till I Come)'. This album marked his sixth studio release and showcased a matured sound that blended various electronic genres while maintaining his signature melodic style.
Stylistic neighbors
Paul van Dyk· Armin van Buuren· Above & Beyond

Tracklist

  • 1 Justify Start here 3:50
  • 2 Desperate Religion 4:40
  • 3 Renegade 5:39
  • 4 Beautiful Worlds 5:11
  • 5 Stars Come Out 3:30
  • 6 Feel Alive 3:47
  • 7 Made of Glass 4:21
  • 8 Alcarda 5:01
  • 9 These Days 5:37
  • 10 Better Give Up 5:12
  • 11 Some Things Just Are the Way They Are 5:29
  • 12 The Chosen Ones 4:14

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