Behind The Sun
by Chicane
  • Record Label: Sony
  • Release Date: Aug 8, 2000
Metascore
50

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. Billboard
    80
    A postcard-perfect summer pop jam, "Don't Give Up" is one of many delights on Chicane's much-anticipated sophomore album, "Behind The Sun."
  2. CDNow
    60
    Like many a club anthem, Chicane's massive tracks have a formulaic feel.
  3. AllMusic
    60
    When he isn't heating up the dance floor with unlikely guests, Bracegirdle constructs spacy ambient tracks that cool things down.
  5. Almost Cool
    60
    It's a little cheesier than the average trance album, but will probably appeal to some of those who enjoy Paul Van Dyk or even ATB
  6. Q Magazine
    40
    MOR for the Ibiza generation.
  7. New Musical Express (NME)
    30
    Anodyne dance music for people who don't go to clubs, comedown music for people who don't do drugs.

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User Score
8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 24
  3. Negative: 2 out of 24
  1. TiberiuC.
    Feb 11, 2008
    10
    One of the best albums of the genre. Those ratings don't do justice.
  2. DanMetacritic94
    Jun 25, 2012
    9
    Behind the Sun is a great follow up to an already a fantastic album Far From the Maddening Crowds.

    The best tracks on the album are Low    Behind the Sun is a great follow up to an already a fantastic album Far From the Maddening Crowds.

    The best tracks on the album are Low Sun, No Ordinary Morning, **** (Original Mix and The Thrillseekers Remix), Halcyon, Autumn Tactics and Don't Give Up.

    When you listen to this album you feel like you're at the beach on holiday or at a big dance club.

    If you're sadly can't go on holiday this year and you want to feel like you're on holiday, give this album a listen and you're definitely feel like you're there.

    Track Picks:

    No Ordinary Morning

    **** (Original Mix)

    Autumn Tactics

    Don't Give Up (Original Mix)

    DW Rating:

    4.5 stars out of 5

    More reviews of mine at http://rateyourmusic.com/collection/DanMusic2011/reviews    … Full Review »
  3. DuncanS
    Apr 16, 2008
    10
    "Anodyne dance music for people who don't go to clubs, comedown music for people who don't do drugs. " The usual useful and "Anodyne dance music for people who don't go to clubs, comedown music for people who don't do drugs. " The usual useful and pragmatic review from NME. I'm surprised it hasn't got more overt political undertones! Irrespective of NME and their inability to review music coherently, this album is a classic and is simply perfect for the summer. One of my favorite albums. Ever.… Full Review »
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