DJ Tiësto Albums (23)
'In Search of Sunrise, Vol. 7: Asia'
Release Date 6/10/2008
Tracks 26
Label Songbird
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What The Critics Say
Continuing the series that began with 1999's In Search of Sunrise, the seventh volume provides pretty much exactly more of the same: a double-disc-length continuous live mix of new and rare trance remixes of songs by artists ranging from AAA singer/songwriter Cary Brothers (familiar to those who own the Garden State soundtrack) to Russian DJ Existone, whose trance epic "Wounded Soul" is the centerpiece of the sleepily chilled-out second disc. Other highlights include the propulsive Giorgio Moroder-type tick-tock of "Crossroads" by Swedish duo Zoo Brazil; Andy Duguid's dreamy, female-fronted "Wasted"; and Cressida's "6 A.M.," which recalls the old ambient house days. But nearly ten years on, the In Search of Sunrise formula has grown rather stale, turning into little more than pleasant but insubstantial lifestyle music for people who don't actually go anymore to the sort of clubs that play this music, but still want to seem hip. ~ Stewart Mason, All Music Guide
'Elements of Life: Remixed'
Release Date 1/29/2008
Tracks 4
Label Ultra
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'In Search of Sunrise, Vol. 6: Ibiza'
Release Date 9/11/2007
Tracks 28
Label Songbird
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'Elements of Life'
Release Date 1/1/2007
Tracks 6
Label Universal Spain
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What The Critics Say
On his third album overall, 2007's Elements of Life, Dutch DJ Tiësto manages to retain his focus on the style of music that has gotten him this far in the first place -- trance and electronic. But this time around, he also adds bits of rock and pop to the dance party. Featuring input from several vocalists (Charlotte Martin, Julie Thompson, Christian Burns, and Jes), as well as BT, who has collaborated with Tiësto in the past, the end result is an album that sounds custom-made for blaring on a dancefloor in a trendy New York City club -- "Ten Seconds Before Sunrise," "Break My Fall" (which features BT), and "In the Dark" (which features Burns) -- the latter of which is probably the most crossover worthy track that Tiësto has ever penned. ~ Greg Prato, All Music Guide
'In Search of Sunrise, Vol. 5: Los Angeles'
Release Date 4/24/2006
Tracks 28
Label Black Hole
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'In Search of Sunrise, Vol. 4: Latin America'
Release Date 1/1/2005
Tracks 27
Label Songbird
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What The Critics Say
A dance DJ at the opening ceremony of the Olympics is something new and risky, but DJ Tiësto pulled it off at the 2004 summer games in Greece. Parade of the Athletes is the soundtrack, not the whole soundtrack, but a collection so well put together you'd think the music was always supposed to flow like this. Tiësto calls on the sounds of the old, electronic greats more than ever before. The influences of Jean Michel Jarre, Giorgio Moroder, and Tangerine Dream at their most dramatic are obvious. Tiësto adds his own unique style of tension building and grandeur, but he doesn't play it safe. There's a surprising amount of dissonance in the slick trance here, always used to pump up the drama. Almost entirely instrumental and single-free, Parade of the Athletes displays that DJ Tiësto is at his best when he's soundtracking. His previous albums suffered when they tried to hard, but here he tempers the ambition with respect and ends up with a fantastic record. It's a unique excursion for the DJ and not representative of his normal work, but it's also a giant step forward for the man and a great album to boot. ~ David Jeffries, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
DJ Tiësto voyaged to South Africa in early 2003 and such a trip led to the recording of Nyana. This double disc is swamped with stylish trance beats and tinges of world inflections for one of DJ Tiësto's more sophisticated moments. Disc one raves with bright melodies and hypnotic soundscapes that are nicely tailored for an outdoor crowd, and DJ Tiësto's skill in switching tempos and moods captures an emotional atmosphere. His mix with Junkie XL on "Obsession (Frank Biazzi Remix)" is a vibrant juncture, while the title track and the Gift's "Love Angel" operate on pinch-hitting trance loops and heavy synth beats. Disc two is much more concentrated behind the decks for a soothing, indoor vibe. Choppy vocals thrive in the techno haze of Holden & Thompson's "Nothing." Other select cuts from Motorcycle, Young Parisians, and Catcher round out this glossy second set. Completely going beyond the flash of Ibiza, the design of Nyana soars with a unique energy without sounding processed. DJ Tiësto has never been one to follow a trend and Nyana is proof of his ever-changing skin as an artist. ~ MacKenzie Wilson, All Music Guide
'In Search of Sunrise, Vol. 3: Panama'
Release Date 1/1/2002
Tracks 15
Label Panama
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What The Critics Say
Part three of the In Search of Sunrise series is an enjoyable assortment of gently paced nightlife trance. Finishing the mix from Panama, DJ Tiësto is once again fond of the slow buildup approach, delaying the first danceable moment for a few songs in, and creates an inviting atmosphere of festival-friendly dance and restful tidal melodies. Highlights include World Clique's staggered, snaking "Don't Do It," Starecase's reminiscently '80s track "Faith," and the climatic old-fashioned trance troika of Way out West, Nalin & Kane, and Jericho. The welcome return of Solar Stone is sure to turn heads as well, but their reappearance sags a bit and uncomfortably reminds one just how much of In Search of Sunrise, Vol. 3, in spite of bettering its predecessors, owes its existence to 1999's Seven Cities. ~ Dean Carlson, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
By all rights, DJ Tiesto's debut solo album should have been a thing of primed Dutch perfection. After the many Forbidden Paradise and Magik mix releases over the years, Tiesto had nothing but time to hone his strengths and explore the slow-motion Atlantisian template of trance once believed perfected exclusively by Paul Van Dyk and Ferry Corsten. But nothing ignites here, certainly not anything that warrants the delayed release. In My Memory sounds a lot like one of his mix albums, in fact, with deep and diffused effects circling indistinct highlights of Japanese piano, progressive spice, and corny lyrics. ~ Dean Carlson, All Music Guide
