Elements Of Life

At its best, trance doesn\'t merely hypnotize; it can also induce states of heightened perception. Tiësto\'s third album is full of the clean lines and sparkling frequencies of a high-def universe; his propulsive rhythms and intricate synth melodies make the perfect counterpart to night drives through halogen-lit cities and flyovers of alien worlds. 2007’s *Elements of Life* displays the kind of finesse that’s become harder to find since EDM\'s big-room explosion of the late \'00s. That\'s particularly true of progressive-house-leaning tunes like \"Driving to Heaven\" and \"Everything,\" which show off Tiësto\'s deeper side.