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Away From Home
Electronic · 1994 · 5 tracks

Away From Home

Dr. Alban

Mid-tempo Eurodance meets rhythmic baritone toasting. A polished 1994 snapshot of Swedish pop precision infused with a soulful, reggae-inflected house groove.

October 1994 · Logic Records

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Away From Home represents a more reflective side of the Eurodance phenomenon, trading the high-octane aggression of the era's typical club anthems for a mid-tempo, reggae-inflected groove. It sounds like the intersection of Dr. Alban's Nigerian heritage and the clinical, high-gloss production of the Swedish Cheiron studio scene. The track is anchored by a deep, authoritative baritone that feels both grounded and worldly, providing a sharp contrast to the ethereal, soaring female vocal hooks that define the chorus. It is a sound that feels intrinsically linked to the mid-90s, characterized by bright piano stabs and crisp, digital drum programming.

Tracklist · 5 Tracks
02
Away From Home (T’s ragga edit)
3:17
03
Away From Home (Amaway edit)
3:53
04
Away From Home (Berlin vocal edit)
3:54
05
Away From Home (Todd’s House of Alban)
5:00
06
Sing Hallelujah! (J.J.’s Eurotrance mix)
6:13
Moments Worth Listening For
The transition from the deep, rhythmic baritone verses into the soaring, melodic female chorus that lifts the track's energy.
The specific 90s house piano riff that enters at the bridge, providing a bright, percussive counterpoint to the heavy bassline.
The way the drum machine drops into a stripped-back percussion break, highlighting the rhythmic cadence of the vocal delivery.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Away From Home sound next to the rest of Dr. Alban's catalogue?

Travel Journey+2.8σ

The writing leans far further into travel journey than the rest of the catalogue.

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