Released 5 years ago this November
World of Walker
Alan Walker · 2021
44 min · 18 tracks · electronic dance music
A vibrant mix of electronic beats and emotive melodies reflecting both euphoric highs and introspective lows.
Top tracks — play these first
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Time (Alan Walker remix) Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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On My Way — This track combines catchy melodies with an uplifting message about perseverance, making it a standout anthem in Walker's discography.
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Alone, Pt. II — Featuring a collaboration with Ava Max, this song captures the essence of longing and connection, highlighting Walker's knack for emotional storytelling through music.
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Man on the Moon — With its haunting vocals and atmospheric production, this track encapsulates the ethereal quality that permeates much of Walker's work, drawing listeners into a reflective space.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album blends electronic elements effectively but lacks standout compositions that elevate it beyond the genre's norms.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of electronic beats layered with melodic synth lines, creating a vibrant soundscape throughout.
- The interlude 'Red Nexus Rising' serves as a transition, breaking the flow before returning to more upbeat tracks, which affects the overall pacing.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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, consistent energy levels
- short, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- uplifting background ambiance
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and relevance in the EDM scene post-breakthrough.
- Career context
- By the time 'World of Walker' was released in late 2021, Alan Walker had already established himself as a prominent figure in the electronic music scene, following his breakthrough with hits like 'Faded' in 2015. This album serves as a continuation of his exploration into deep house and progressive sounds, showcasing his growth as an artist since his debut.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Zedd· Kygo· Marshmello
Tracklist
- 1 Time (Alan Walker remix) Start here 2:31
- 2 Man on the Moon 2:58
- 3 Alone, Pt. II 2:59
- 4 Paradise 3:04
- 5 Out of Love 2:24
- 6 Red Nexus Rising - interlude 0:39
- 7 Sorry 2:45
- 8 Fake a Smile 2:48
- 9 On My Way 3:14
- 10 World We Used to Know 2:43
- 11 Drone Wars - instrumental 0:42
- 12 Heading Home 3:05
- 13 OK 2:45
- 14 Hummell Gets the Rockets (Alan Walker remix) 2:57
- 15 Not You 2:33
- 16 Sweet Dreams <bonus track> 2:20
- 17 Don’t You Hold Me Down <bonus track> 2:12
- 18 Running Out of Roses <bonus track> 2:17
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