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Before the Storm

Darude · 2000

78 min · 15 tracks · house · trance · hard trance

A pulsating blend of hard trance and house beats that ignites dance floors with electrifying energy.

Why listen to this

Best for
dynamic ebb and flow long, immersive listening sessions energizing dance floor vibes
Context
Released in early 2000, 'Before the Storm' was Darude's debut studio album, following the massive success of his single 'Sandstorm.' At this point in his career, Darude emerged as a leading figure in the trance scene, leveraging his early popularity into a full-length project that would define his sound.
If you like
house, trance, hard trance

Before the Storm is an album by Darude, released in 2000. A pulsating blend of hard trance and house beats that ignites dance floors with electrifying energy. 'Before the Storm' solidified Darude's presence in electronic music, particularly with the global hit 'Sandstorm,' which became a cultural phenomenon. The album's impact on the trance genre is significant, influencing countless artists and contributing to the mainstream acceptance of electronic dance music in the early 2000s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Before the Storm sound like?

A pulsating blend of hard trance and house beats that ignites dance floors with electrifying energy. Rooted in house and trance.

What makes Before the Storm by Darude notable?

'Before the Storm' solidified Darude's presence in electronic music, particularly with the global hit 'Sandstorm,' which became a cultural phenomenon. The album's impact on the trance genre is significant, influencing countless artists and contributing to the mainstream acceptance of electronic dance music in the early 2000s. Released in early 2000, 'Before the Storm' was Darude's debut studio album, following the massive success of his single 'Sandstorm.' At this point in his career, Darude emerged as a leading figure in the trance scene, leveraging his early popularity into a full-length project that would define his sound.

Who is Before the Storm for?

Before the Storm works well if you're into dynamic ebb and flow, long, immersive listening sessions and energizing dance floor vibes.

How many songs are on Before the Storm?

Before the Storm has 15 tracks, running approximately 78 minutes.

Tracklist

15 tracks·78:27

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Sandstorm Standout 3:45
  • 2 Burning Standout 7:11
  • 3 Feel the Beat Standout 4:18
  • 4 Out of Control 5:02
  • 5 Touch Me Feel Me 6:14
  • 6 Calm Before the Storm 4:53
  • 7 Let the Music Take Control 5:45
  • 8 Drums of New York 6:04
  • 9 The Flow 3:53
  • 10 Sandstorm (JS16 remix) 7:22
  • 11 Sandstorm (Superchumbo Sandy Storm remix) 4:17
  • 12 Sandstorm (Darude vs. Orgy Astro American remix) 4:36
  • 13 Feel the Beat (JS16 Dark mix) 7:06
  • 14 Out of Control (vocal mix) 3:36
  • 15 Out of Control (Spectro remix) 4:18

Release Date

January 1, 2000

Genre

hard trance, trance

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Artist Origin

Finland

Runtime

78 min 27 sec