Start to Feel

Released in 2014 via Armada Music, Start to Feel represents the full maturation of Cosmic Gate's shift from hard trance pioneers to progressive trance titans. Following the success of Wake Your Mind, this sixth studio album doubled down on the duo's collaboration-heavy approach, featuring vocalists like Eric Lumiere, Emma Hewitt, and Jaren. Sonically, the album is a masterclass in modern trance production, characterized by 'The Cosmic Gate sound': clean, punchy low ends, wide stereo imaging, and signature synth plucks. It successfully bridged the gap between the underground trance scene and the burgeoning EDM mainstage sound of the mid-2014 era. Critical reception was generally positive, with many praising the duo for their ability to maintain emotional depth within a high-energy, commercial framework. The album remains a cornerstone of their discography and a blueprint for the melodic progressive style that would dominate their subsequent North American tours.