12 tracks · 49 min
Ashes is the debut studio album by American DJ and producer Illenium, released on February 15, 2016. The album features six singles including two bonus tracks. In an interview, Illenium said, "I wanted to create something timeless. Music has this crazy way of coming into people’s lives and totally take their problems and struggles away for a moment. It lets people breathe and be in the moment while also taking them to a different reality. My hope is that this album does that and creates a bond with the listener and music forever." Singles The first single "Spirals", a collaboration with Sound Remedy featuring King Deco, was released on May 17, 2015. The second single "I'll Be Your Reason" was released on June 15, 2015. The third single "Jester", a collaboration with Chilled Velvet, was released on December 16, 2015. The fourth and fifth singles "Afterlife" featuring Echos and "Fortress" featuring Joni Fatora were released together with the album on February 15, 2016. The sixth single "Bring Forth the Pressure", a collaboration with Dirt Monkey, was released on May 6, 2016. Reception Alex Bruski of YourEDM.com stated "The album starts off calm, but powerful, featuring vocals …
