Album: 18 Months by Calvin Harris (2012)
Genre: Electronic | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Energetic
Record Label: Columbia
Format: Album

Description: It’s tempting to view 18 Months, Calvin Harris’ star-packed third album, as a symbol of this former bedroom crooner’s retreat from the vocal booth. But, while Harris technically only sings on “Iron” and the soaringly anthemic “I Feel So Close”, his signature melodies and club-wrecking beats are everywhere. And—whether on the Kelis-assisted thump of “Bounce” or Ne-Yo-backed behemoth “Let’s Go”—the Scottish DJ stakes his claim as pop’s most thrilling sonic matchmaker.

Related Artists: David Guetta, Swedish House Mafia, Zedd, Avicii

Music Scene: Part of the Dumfries, Scotland music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Electronic movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Electronic, Rock/Pop, Energetic, 2010s, Album, Columbia

Additional Context: Sales figures: 543000. Based on 4 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace

It’s tempting to view 18 Months, Calvin Harris’ star-packed third album, as a symbol of this former bedroom crooner’s retreat from the vocal booth. But, while Harris technically only sings on “Iron” and the soaringly anthemic “I Feel So Close”, his signature melodies and club-wrecking beats are everywhere. And—whether on the Kelis-assisted thump of “Bounce” or Ne-Yo-backed behemoth “Let’s Go”—the Scottish DJ stakes his claim as pop’s most thrilling sonic matchmaker.

"96 Months" is a vibrant exploration of electronic dance music, characterized by its intricate layering and polished production. The album features a blend of pulsating synths and deep basslines, creating a rich tapestry of sound that is both immersive and euphoric. Each track oscillates between upbeat tempos and more introspective moments, maintaining a high energy that invites movement. The use of organic instrumentation, such as live strings and percussive elements, adds warmth and depth, contrasting with the crisp, digital elements. Distinctive vocal samples weave throughout, enhancing the album's dynamic texture. Overall, "96 Months" is a masterclass in balancing high-octane energy with emotive resonance, making it a standout in contemporary electronic music.

Album: 96 Months by Calvin Harris (2024)
Format: Album

Artist Background: Adam Richard Wiles (born 17 January 1984), better known by his stage name Calvin Harris, is a Scottish DJ, singer, songwriter, and record producer. His gold-selling debut album, I Created Disco, was released in 2007 and contained the top ten singles "Acceptable in the 80s" and "The Girls". His second studio album, Ready for the Weekend (2009), reached number one in the UK Album Chart and includes the chart-topper "I'm Not Alone", the UK top five hit "Ready for the Weekend", and the singles "F... Part of the Dumfries, Scotland music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Electronic movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: David Guetta, Swedish House Mafia, Zedd, Avicii

Music Scene: Part of the Dumfries, Scotland music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Electronic movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: 2020s, Album


Calvin Harris is one of the UK’s most prolific—and successful—DJs and producers. Since the mid 2010s, he’s been splitting his attention between his disco-influenced Funk Wav Bounces albums and the more electronic-leaning Love Regenerator project, alongside a constant stream of the dance-pop hits he is best known for. Arriving in August 2024, 96 Months collects 15 of those singles together in one place: eight years worth of Harris-produced chart-toppers and his own anthemic floor-fillers—plus two more recent cuts with returning collaborators Ellie Goulding and Rag’n’Bone Man.

With the speed and intensity at which trends in music can shift and evolve over the better part of 10 years, it’s a testament to Harris’ timeless ear that 96 Months (a “greatest hits” by any other name) plays more like an album of fresh material than a catalogue retrospective. Indeed, the earliest releases included here—“How Deep Is Your Love” the ubiquitous 2015 teamup with Disciples and 2016’s equally omnipresent “This Is What You Came For”, a Taylor Swift co-write with a lead vocal from Rihanna—still sound just as commanding and au courant as the newer material these tracks sit alongside. So too, does the 2019 rework of “I’m Not Alone”, which beefs up the thumping dance beat to surpass even the stratosphere-busting levels of the original mix. 

Elsewhere, “Nuh Ready Nuh Ready”, a pulsing, dancehall-flavoured rhythm captained by Canadian R&B star PARTYNEXTDOOR showcases Harris’ versatility, while the back-to-back knockout of “One Kiss” featuring Dua Lipa and “Promises” with Sam Smith illustrates why the biggest artists in the world turn to the Scottish hitmaker when they’re looking to make a splash. Though it may not offer anything fans of Harris won’t have heard before, 96 Months provides an excellent excuse to spin the classics all over again.

Album: Funk Wav Bounces, Vol. 1 by Calvin Harris (2017)
Genre: boogie
Record Label: Columbia
Format: CD

Description: On his fifth studio album, Calvin Harris redefines the banger. As one of dance music's most unstoppable forces, the Scottish DJ/producer made euphoric dance-pop a Top 40 staple by pairing passionate pop hooks with explosive house beats. But Funk Wav Bounces, Vol. 1 is post-EDM, with a laidback vibe better suited to barbecues than bottle service. Packed with feel-good summer anthems, it draws from dancehall (“Skrt on Me (feat. Nicki Minaj)”), Motown (“Heatstroke (feat. Young Thug, Pharrell Williams & Ariana Grande)”) and breezy California hip-hop (“Holiday (feat. Snoop Dogg, John Legend & Takeoff)”). Considering the guest list, there’s reason to believe ...Bounces reflects more than just a shift in Harris’ personal tastes: it’s a smooth and soulful forecast for where music is headed next.

Related Artists: Avicii, Alesso, David Guetta, Swedish House Mafia

Music Scene: Part of the Dumfries, Scotland music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Electronic movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: boogie, 2010s, CD, Columbia

On his fifth studio album, Calvin Harris redefines the banger. As one of dance music's most unstoppable forces, the Scottish DJ/producer made euphoric dance-pop a Top 40 staple by pairing passionate pop hooks with explosive house beats. But Funk Wav Bounces, Vol. 1 is post-EDM, with a laidback vibe better suited to barbecues than bottle service. Packed with feel-good summer anthems, it draws from dancehall (“Skrt on Me (feat. Nicki Minaj)”), Motown (“Heatstroke (feat. Young Thug, Pharrell Williams & Ariana Grande)”) and breezy California hip-hop (“Holiday (feat. Snoop Dogg, John Legend & Takeoff)”). Considering the guest list, there’s reason to believe ...Bounces reflects more than just a shift in Harris’ personal tastes: it’s a smooth and soulful forecast for where music is headed next.

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