Behind the Sun
A definitive document of the Balearic sunset, blending shimmering trance energy with melancholic downtempo reflections and ethereal Celtic-inspired vocal textures.
March 27, 2000 · Armada (4)
A definitive document of the Balearic sunset, blending shimmering trance energy with melancholic downtempo reflections and ethereal Celtic-inspired vocal textures.
March 27, 2000 · Armada (4)
Behind the Sun is the definitive sonic representation of the Ibiza sunset ritual, a record that exists in the shimmering space between the dancefloor and the shoreline. It is an album of immense scale and cinematic ambition, where Nick Bracegirdle (Chicane) masterfully balances the high-octane energy of millennium-era trance with the introspective stillness of ambient and downtempo. The production is lush and expansive, characterized by deep, rolling basslines and synth pads that feel as vast as the ocean itself. It is a record that feels both expensive and deeply personal, capturing the specific melancholy of a summer ending.
How does Behind the Sun sound next to the rest of Chicane's catalogue?
The writing leans notably further into nature than the rest of the catalogue.
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