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The 10th album from Eurodance demigod ATB has two volumes: peak-time trance for raves and chill-out rhythms for staying in. Heart-tugging pop vocals, soaring breakdowns, and pumping kicks anchor the first half, which brings ballads to the club via stirring piano (\"Connected\") and future R&B (\"Close Enough to Touch\"), and builds into a set of larger-than-life festival ragers. Beachy new-age textures dominate the album’s relaxing second half, in which tracks like \"Restart\" and \"Time\" urge you to take a breather before stepping back into the club.