Surrender (The Chemical Brothers album)
by The Chemical Brothers
Released: June 21, 1999
Big beat, electronica
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Released in June 1999, the album marked a shift in the duo's sound, featuring more vocal collaborations than their previous records. "Surrender" is the third studio album by English electronic music duo The Chemical Brothers. Some of the notable collaborators include Noel Gallagher, Mercury Rev's Jonathan Donahue, and Mazzy Star's Hope Sandoval.
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"Surrender" is the third studio album by English electronic music duo The Chemical Brothers.
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The album was critically praised and commercial successful, peaking at number one in the UK Albums Chart. Over the years, "Surrender" has amassed continued critical acclaim, often being cited as one of the greatest electronic albums of all time, and a highly influential release in the genre. It was also nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Electronic/Dance Album.
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"Surrender" is the third studio album by English electronic music duo The Chemical Brothers. Released in June 1999, the album marked a shift in the duo's sound, featuring more vocal collaborations than their previous records. Some of the notable collaborators include Noel Gallagher, Mercury Rev's Jonathan Donahue, and Mazzy Star's Hope Sandoval.
The album blends various music styles, featuring elements of electronica, trip-hop, and psychedelic music. It was produced by The Chemical Brothers themselves, with the production process reportedly being a year-long endeavor spent in various studios around London.
"Surrender" spawned four singles, among those "Out of Control," and "Hey Boy Hey Girl," which became a rave anthem. The album was critically praised and commercial successful, peaking at number one in the UK Albums Chart. It was also nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Electronic/Dance Album.
Over the years, "Surrender" has amassed continued critical acclaim, often being cited as one of the greatest electronic albums of all time, and a highly influential release in the genre. The impact of the album led to its 20th anniversary reissue in 2019.
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