The genius Tiësto does it again, with another album following 2004's Just Be. Elements of Life strikes a satisfying balance between inventive vocal tracks and signature trance thumpers. "Ten Seconds Before Sunrise," "Driving to Heaven," and "Bright Morning Star" all radiate with the Dutchman's epic sound, one that only Tiësto could produce.
On the vocal side, the soaring energy of "Break My Fall," which features BT on vocals, will not disappoint fans of the duo's prior work on "Just Be." On The other hand, there are a number of tracks that don't immediately catch the ear: "Dance4Life" with Faithless' Maxi Jazz falls flat, and the lyrics of "Do You Feel Me" aren't quite clear. For the most part, these weaker moments are outweighed by the stronger tracks. Standing out among these is undoubtedly "Sweet Things," in which Charlotte Martin's vocals contain an almost unnatural emotional experience, and is complemented by exceptional production. This track is sure to receive a great many spins by DJs around the globe and yet further proof that when it comes to bringing alive the female voice for the dance floor, Tiësto upholds his reputation once again. All in all, it's a safe bet that many of Tiësto's Elements will be making their way into DJ crates and mp3 players alike.
Tiësto is undeniably one of the greatest DJ talents of this era. Internationally recognized as the world's premier DJ and producer, Tiësto always takes electronic music to the next level - Without a doubt, this brilliant collaboration will be THE electronic album of 2007.
