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Under the Stars

ATB · 2016

74 min · 15 tracks · EDM · dance-pop · ambient

Ethereal melodies intertwine with pulsating beats, crafting an immersive soundscape that transports listeners to a tranquil realm.

Why this album works

This album received positive reviews for its lush production and atmospheric quality, resonating well within the electronic dance music community. It also reasserted ATB's influence in the trance genre, particularly as interest in melodic and ambient styles was resurging among listeners.
Best for
immersive soundscapes for relaxation wave-like pacing with dynamic flow tranquil moments for late nights
Context
By the time ATB released 'Under the Stars' in 2016, he was already a well-established figure in electronic music, known for hits like '9 PM (Till I Come)'. This album marked his return to the music scene after a four-year hiatus since his previous album 'Contact', showcasing an evolution in his sound towards more ambient and melodic compositions.
Stylistic neighbors
Paul van Dyk· Armin van Buuren· Aly & Fila

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Street Piano 3:14
  • 2 Sternwanderer 6:09
  • 3 Straight to the Stars Standout 4:21
  • 4 A Past Life 2:04
  • 5 Talismanic 5:31
  • 6 Thrive Standout 4:31
  • 7 Love the Silence 5:30
  • 8 The Flame 3:44
  • 9 I Was Driven Into Sunlight 4:13
  • 10 Galaxia Standout 6:48
  • 11 Impurity 5:18
  • 12 When Angels Travel 7:15
  • 13 Nothing More 3:36
  • 14 Pacific Avenue 6:55
  • 15 Trilogy (The Final Chapter) 5:23

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