It's hard to believe that it's been over a decade since Digitalism broke through with their anthemic "Zdarlight." Nu-rave and dubstep came and (largely) went; hip-hop morphed into trap; and EDM made pop stars out of dance DJs. Back with their third album, Mirage - some five years on from sophomore record I Love You, Dude - the German duo have wisely resisted any vogues or trends. Instead, they present a record that takes their much-loved sound and opens it up to new permutations and possibilities. Mirage sees Digitalism return in their most complete and coherent incarnation yet; the album spanning euphoric radio-friendly electronic pop and guttural dancefloor bangers with equal aplomb. Their songwriting craft has stepped up a notch too, their vocal tracks delivered with more conviction than ever and once again firmly placing them in a position as an act with big crossover potential. With a newly focused approach, the duo put together Mirage in the relatively short space of six months. "This time the production felt so natural and clear," says Isi. "Our secret is our new light-heartedness."The album was inspired by "deprivation and travel" - a nod to both the trials of their extensive touring that has taken them everywhere from Coachella to Melt!, and their respective residences in London (Jence) and Hamburg (Isi). "Usually, the best ideas just come to us when there's not much going on immediately around us," Jence explains of their creative process. "When you're forced to imagine things, that's when inspiration is best. You know, when you switch off the light in our bunker studio, it's really dark, and there's nothing - until you start creating things in your head - and then as music."
F**Y
Digitalism continues to provide a unique sound thats is addicting and well crafted.
A fantastic album with highs and lows. Fans of Digitalism will love this album, it has an eclectic style with songs that seem to be inspired by Daft Punk. If you enjoy electronic music this is definitely an album you should check out.Only bad thing is that the packaging is not a plastic jewel case, it comes in a paper sleeve that can lend itself to being easily damaged so if you like physical media you might be a little disappointed. Future versions should be in a jewel case.
F**Y
Excellence, perfection and pure platinum!
I love that this album is a mix of lots of influences from many genres and that in my opinion is a concept album. Very energetic and emo at the same time throughout the album. One of my top 3 go to albums.
D**I
but still fine to listen to
I miss the harsher, more angular songs of their first album, but still fine to listen to. Good for something to listen to when you're doing something else, like programming, driving...
J**D
why isn't this album more popular??
Hard to Top 2013's "I Love You, Dude," but amazing nevertheless. Track DESTINATION BREAKDOWN is truly an eight-minute anthem. They need to perform. And not club kid perform. Big show perform in the U.S.
Z**L
Beautiful Album
This album just floored me. Little bit of everything in inform 80's-90's Pop, Rock, and Dance, with a neo-aged twist. Couldn't stop listening to it.
L**Y
Digitalism's Best Yet
This album brings together all of what made both their previous albums so good and rolls it together into a more evolved version of the digitalism sound we love them for. This album belongs in any house, techno or electro enthusiast's collection.
A**R
Five Stars
Great album ☆☆☆☆☆ love it!
G**E
Tiesto's best work, a hint of Phoenix
Stop what you are doing and get the **Best Electronic Album of Summer 2016** Fans of 2001 Daft Punk, Tiesto's best work, a hint of Phoenix, and a pinch of 1992 house mixes in Cologne, Germany WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. Awww yeeeea.
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