Settle

Settle is the debut studio album by Disclosure, the Lawrence brothers, and stands as one of the most influential electronic releases of the 2010s. Released in 2013, it effectively revitalized the UK garage and deep house genres for a global audience, bridging the gap between underground club culture and mainstream pop charts. The album is notable for its high-profile collaborations, launching the career of Sam Smith and featuring standout performances from AlunaGeorge, London Grammar, and Eliza Doolittle. Sonically, the record is characterized by its 'swing' - a rhythmic trait inherited from 2-step garage - and its signature use of pitch-shifted, chopped vocal samples. It received widespread critical acclaim, earning a Mercury Prize nomination and a 9.1 'Best New Music' designation from Pitchfork. Settle didn't just follow trends; it set them, defining the 'Disclosure sound' that would dominate airwaves and festivals for years to follow.