Calling Time is a studio album by Swedish electronic musician Basshunter, released on May 13, 2013. The record continues the artist's focus on upbeat, synth-led dance music designed for both nightclubs and mainstream radio. It follows the international attention he gained earlier in his career with several widely known singles, and reflects a period in which eurodance and EDM elements converged with pop songwriting.
Musical characteristics
The album emphasizes electronic production: layered synthesizers, prominent four-on-the-floor rhythms, melodic hooks and processed vocal lines. Arrangements are crafted to prioritize energy and immediacy, with relatively concise song forms and repeating choruses intended for singalong moments. Production techniques typical of early 2010s dance-pop—sidechain compression, bright synth textures and drum-machine programming—feature throughout.
Background and development
Recorded in the years before its release, Calling Time represents a continuation of the artist's established sound while incorporating contemporary dance trends of the time. The project was created amid ongoing touring and appearances, and it was aimed at listeners who follow electronic dance music as well as pop audiences. It also shows the influence of Sweden's long-running tradition of polished pop production.
Reception and significance
Critically and commercially, the album was tied to the expectations set by the artist's earlier successes. Its songs were programmed for club play and radio rotation, and the album contributed to the artist's catalogue as an example of dance-pop from the early 2010s. For fans of upbeat, synth-based pop, Calling Time reinforced the artist's role in bringing eurodance sensibilities to a broader audience.
Notable facts
- The album's sound bridges eurodance, EDM and pop songwriting techniques.
- It was released during a decade when electronic production increasingly influenced mainstream pop music.
- For more information about the artist, see Basshunter.