18 Months

Electronic · 2012 · 14 tracks · 49m

18 Months

A relentless parade of chart-topping EDM anthems. High-gloss production, massive synth drops, and a star-studded guest list define this 2010s pop-dance peak.

Global crossover peak

A blinding, high-definition laser show of compressed sound defines this stadium-scale transition, where the quirky bedroom producer completely surrenders the microphone to a rotating cast of global pop vocalists. The arrangements are engineered for maximum physical impact, replacing the old indie-dance grit with shimmering supersaw synthesizers and seismic, side-chained builds that feel physically pushed through massive speakers. It is a relentless, triumphant document of the moment European club culture fully colonized the American pop charts, functioning less like a traditional studio album and more like a pre-assembled greatest hits collection.

18 Months · vs · Calvin Harris

Maximalist+3.1σ

The production is built around maximalist than this artist usually allows.

Tracklist · 14 Tracks · 49m

01

Green Valley

1:49

02

Bounce

3:42

03

Feel So Close

3:26

04

We'll Be Coming Back

3:54

05

Mansion

2:08

06

Iron

3:40

07

I Need Your Love

3:54

08

Drinking from the Bottle

4:00

09

Sweet Nothing

3:32

10

School

1:48

11

Here 2 China

2:32

12

Let’s Go

3:53

13

Awooga

3:51

14

Thinking About You

4:07

Moments Worth Waiting For

09Sweet NothingThe massive, soaring vocal performance by Florence Welch on 'Sweet Nothing' is paired with a stark, aggressive electro house drop.

The album became the first in history to spawn nine top-10 singles on the UK Singles Chart.

03Feel So CloseThe acoustic guitar intro of 'Feel So Close' provides a brief organic texture before being swallowed by a heavy, pumping bassline.

13AwoogaThe instrumental track 'Awooga' strips away the pop hooks entirely in favor of a driving, minimalist festival-ready build.

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