Released 9 Years Ago: Avicii – True [Album]

A truly iconic and world-shifting album, ‘True’ was the first time Avicii would deliver a full-length album and it certainly lived up to the hype and anticipation. Originally debuted at Ultra Music Festival in 2013 to mixed reviews, it wasn’t until‘Wake Me Up’ was officially released on the 18th of June that the true potential for this album was heard. Blending country music with electronic dance music, Avicii broke down the boundaries like never before and hit heights that very few hard predicted with this album.

As the full-length album dropped on the 13th of September, 2013, each and every single was reviewed as a hit from artists and listeners alike. Containing mega-hits such as ‘Hey Brother’, ‘You Make Me’, ‘Addicted To You’, and ‘Dear Boy’, the album would debut at #2 on the UK charts and smash the top 10 in over ten countries. Now 9 years after its release, the total streams have surpassed 4 billion making ‘True’ the most listened to dance album in history.

Just a little over 3 years ago, on April 20th, 2018, the music industry stood still as news broke regarding the passing of Swedish legend Avicii. An icon who broke multiple records and was held as many DJ’s biggest inspirations, Avicii became a household name due to his creativity and talents within the studio. Although he may be gone, the legacy he left behind with his music will never be forgotten.