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Until One
Compilation album by
Released25 October 2010
Recorded2009–2010
Genre
Length79:26
Label
Producer
Swedish House Mafia chronology
Until One
(2010)
Until Now
(2012)
Singles from Until One
  1. "One"
    Released: 22 March 2010
  2. "Miami 2 Ibiza"
    Released: 1 October 2010

Until One is the debut compilation album by Swedish house music supergroup Swedish House Mafia.[1] It was released on 22 October 2010.

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic53/100[2]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusicStarStarStar[3]
Clash1/10[4]
Filter73%[5]
The GuardianStarStar[6]
MetroStarStar[7]
Spin5/10[8]
[V] MusicStarStarStar[9]

On its release, Until One received generally mixed reviews from most music critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalised rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an average score of 54, based on 6 reviews, which indicates "mixed or average reviews".[2]

Singles

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  • "One" was the first single to be released from the album and was released in the UK on 6 September 2010, debuting at number 7. The single version, "One (Your Name)", featured vocals from Pharrell Williams of N.E.R.D.
  • "Miami 2 Ibiza" was the second single to be released from the album and featured vocals from Tinie Tempah. First released on 1 October 2010, the single peaked at number 4 on the UK Singles Chart.

Track listing

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No.TitleArtistLength
1."Miami 2 Ibiza"Swedish House Mafia vs. Tinie Tempah3:24
2."Miami 2 Ibiza" (instrumental)Swedish House Mafia2:16
3."Reach Out"/"You Got the Love"Sander van Doorn / The Source featuring Candi Staton1:59
4."Leave the World Behind"Axwell, Steve Angello, Sebastian Ingrosso & Laidback Luke featuring Deborah Cox3:11
5."Nothing But Love" (Remode)Axwell3:05
6."Valodja"Steve Angello & AN212:46
7."In the Air" (Axwell Remix)TV Rock feat. Rudy2:59
8."Kidsos"/"We Are Your Friends"Sebastian Ingrosso / Justice vs. Simian3:59
9."Walk with Me" (Axwell & Daddy's Groove Remix)Prok & Fitch pres. Nanchang Nancy2:29
10."Tivoli"/"Walking on a Dream"Steve Angello / Empire of the Sun4:01
11."Satisfaction" (Isak Original Extended Mix)Benny Benassi pres. The Biz2:20
12."Show Me Love"Steve Angello & Laidback Luke featuring Robin S4:21
13."KNAS"Steve Angello3:14
14."Meich"/"Clocks"Sebastian Ingrosso & Dirty South / Coldplay3:55
15."How Soon Is Now" (Extended)David Guetta, Sebastian Ingrosso & Dirty South featuring Julie McKnight6:01
16."Swedish Beauty"/"Diamond Life"AN21 & Max Vangelli / Louie Vega & Jay "Sinister" Sealee featuring Julie McKnight5:32
17."Tell Me Why"Supermode2:51
18."Teenage Crime" (Axwell & Henrik B Remode)Adrian Lux2:44
19."Monday"Steve Angello3:00
20."Silvia" (Sebastian Ingrosso & Dirty South Remix)Miike Snow2:59
21."I Found U" (Remode)Axwell3:43
22."One More Time"Daft Punk3:22
23."One"Swedish House Mafia3:23
24."One (Your Name)"Swedish House Mafia featuring Pharrell3:03

Charts

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Chart performance for Until One
Chart (2010) Peak
position
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[10] 6
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[11] 22
Danish Albums (Hitlisten)[12] 31
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[13] 8
French Albums (SNEP)[14] 66
Italian Albums (FIMI)[15] 81
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[16] 13
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[17] 18
UK Compilation Albums (OCC)[18] 2
UK Dance Albums (OCC)[19] 1
US Billboard 200[20] 139
US Top Dance Albums (Billboard)[21] 4

Certifications

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Certifications for Until One
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Sweden (GLF)[22] Platinum 40,000
United Kingdom (BPI)[23] Gold 100,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Release history and formats for Until One
Region Date Format Label Catalogue
Germany 22 October 2010 CD[24] Polydor B003UYJGZI
United Kingdom 25 October 2010 Digital download[25]
CD[26]

References

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from Grokipedia
Until One is the debut compilation and mix album by , a supergroup formed by electronic music producers and DJs , , and . Released on 22 October 2010 by , it features a continuous of 25 tracks, including the group's breakthrough singles "One (Your Name)" featuring Pharrell and "" with , alongside remixes and productions by the members individually and collaboratively. The album compiles house anthems spanning , , and styles, reflecting the group's rise in the scene from 2008 to 2010. It entered the Official Compilations Chart at number 6 and peaked at number 2, spending a total of 128 weeks on the chart, while topping the Official Dance Albums Chart for one week. Until One also achieved commercial success in other European markets, contributing to Swedish House Mafia's global popularity ahead of their "One Last Tour" in 2012. Critically, the album received mixed reviews, with some praising its high-energy club tracks and seamless mixing, while others criticized its formulaic approach to . aggregates a score of 53 out of 100 based on seven reviews. Despite the divided reception, Until One solidified Swedish House Mafia's influence in the EDM genre and remains a key entry point for fans of their high-octane, anthemic style.

Background

Swedish House Mafia's formation

The Swedish House Mafia was formed in 2008 by three established Swedish DJs and producers: (Axel Hedfors), , and . Each had built successful solo careers in the scene prior to uniting; Axwell gained recognition with tracks like "Feel the Vibe" (2005), Angello founded the influential Size Records label and released hits such as "Show Me Love" (a 2007 remix with Laidback Luke), and Ingrosso contributed to various underground productions and collaborations. The trio decided to come together as a supergroup to produce and perform cohesive, anthemic on a larger scale, shifting from fragmented individual efforts to a unified creative force. Their initial collaborations predated the official formation, beginning with the 2007 track "Get Dumb," produced alongside Laidback Luke, which showcased their combined production style and signaled a move toward group-oriented work. This was followed by joint DJ sets in , including early performances at Stockholm's club, where they honed a distinctive "Swedish sound" characterized by energetic builds and melodic hooks. These sessions helped refine their chemistry, transitioning them from solo artists to a collaborative unit focused on elevating house music's global appeal. The group's name, "Swedish House Mafia," emerged organically from fans, friends, and promoters who began referring to the three—initially alongside during informal gigs—as a "" due to their tight-knit dominance in Sweden's scene; Prydz ultimately declined to join full-time, citing his preference for solo control. Between 2008 and 2010, rose to prominence through electrifying live shows, such as their debut at Pacha in and a from in , which highlighted their high-octane performances and drew massive crowds. They also gained visibility via remixes for major artists, including Axwell's electro- take on Madonna's "Jump" (2006, recontextualized in group sets) and building toward broader collaborations like their 2011 rework of Coldplay's "." This period of growth solidified their status as innovators, setting the stage for structured album production.

Album development

In late 2009, following their formation and rising profile through extensive touring and collaborations, decided to compile their early singles and remixes into a cohesive to capitalize on their burgeoning popularity. The project, titled Until One, aimed to showcase the group's collective sound after two years of joint efforts, with development spanning 2009–2010 and encompassing material from their initial output. Virgin Records, part of EMI, played a key role in greenlighting the album as a DJ mix compilation, providing international distribution and support for its release on 22 October 2010. The label's involvement came after the group's signing of a global deal with EMI earlier that year, enabling the curation of a tracklist that highlighted their signature progressive house style. The development phase involved selecting tracks from the group's 2008–2010 output, including solo works by members , , and , as well as collaborative hits like "One" and to represent their unified "house mafia" identity. This process focused on capturing the high-energy essence of their live performances, documented in the accompanying film Take One, which chronicled over 250 gigs across two years.

Production

Recording process

The recording sessions for the original tracks featured on Until One occurred primarily from mid-2009 to early , aligning with the group's as a collaborative unit following their initial formation. These sessions focused on crafting high-energy progressive house elements, such as builds and drops, through electronic production methods typical of the era. For the track "One (Your Name)", the production centered on building the instrumental around a pre-recorded vocal from , which had been captured in over a year earlier for an unrelated project. Steve Angello and identified a single phrase from the a cappella and experimented with it during sessions, ultimately expanding it into the song's core vocal element in an "old skool" style by chopping and looping the audio. then heavily edited the vocal using Melodyne software to align it pitch-perfectly with the track's and key, creating a seamless integration that defined the song's anthemic structure. The track "" followed a similar collaborative approach.

Compilation and mixing

The compilation for Until One drew from 24 tracks spanning the Swedish House Mafia's output over the preceding one to two years, encompassing original productions by the trio, collaborative efforts such as "Leave the World Behind" with Laidback Luke and , solo material from members not previously released on full albums, and remixes including their bootleg edit of MGMT's "Kids". The selection also incorporated new edits, mashups, and bootlegs that the group had tested in live sets during that period, aiming to represent their evolving sound and performance repertoire. Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso, and Steve Angello personally managed the DJ mixing to ensure seamless transitions across the tracks, transforming the compilation into a cohesive 79-minute continuous mix that emulates the flow of their live DJ sets. This approach emphasized rhythmic continuity and energy buildup, with the mix structured as a single extended track on the album. Post-production refinements in focused on polishing the overall flow, though specific technical details like software were not publicly detailed beyond standard DAW practices common in production at the time. Special editions of the album, such as the limited book edition, included bonus content like a 40-page hardcover book chronicling the group's and a DVD featuring a 44-minute along with additional features such as the music video for "One (Your Name)" and behind-the-scenes footage.

Musical content

Style and composition

Until One exemplifies the and genres that defined Swedish House Mafia's early sound, characterized by driving rhythms and layered synth progressions typical of mid- . The album's tracks generally operate at tempos of 124–128 BPM, fostering a consistent pulse suited for club environments, with a strong emphasis on euphoric builds that escalate tension through ascending melodies and filtered effects, culminating in powerful drops that release energy through booming basslines and anthemic choruses. This structure draws from club music influences, including the melodic flair of producers and the innovative electronic textures of acts like and , while incorporating Swedish melodic elements such as clean, emotive synth lines that add a Nordic accessibility to global EDM trends. Vocal hooks play a prominent role in enhancing the album's accessibility, often featuring guest artists who deliver catchy, rhythmic phrases integrated into the electronic framework, as seen in collaborations that blend rap-inflected verses with grooves to heighten the atmosphere. Remix techniques are evident throughout, where original tracks are extended through prolonged breakdowns and seamless transitions, allowing for sustained dancefloor engagement without abrupt shifts. The compilation maintains a high-energy mix format as a continuous DJ set, eschewing slower or ambient passages to preserve unrelenting momentum across its runtime, reflecting the group's focus on crafting immersive, festival-ready experiences.

Track listing

The standard edition of Until One is a 24-track DJ mix compilation with a total runtime of 79:26. Many tracks incorporate remixes produced or co-produced by members of , along with acapella overlays for seamless transitions.
No.TitleArtist(s)Length
1"Miami 2 Ibiza" (Album Version) vs. 2:44
2"Miami 2 Ibiza" (Instrumental)2:17
3"Reach Out" / "You Got the Love" (Acapella) / The Source feat. 2:00
4"Leave the World Behind", , & Laidback Luke feat. 3:12
5"Nothing but Love" (Remode)3:06
6"Valodja" & AN212:46
7"In the Air" (Axwell Remix)TV Rock3:00
8"Kidsos" / "We Are Your Friends" (Acapella) / vs. Simian4:00
9"Walk with Me" (Axwell & Daddy's Groove Remix)Prok & Fitch pres. Nanchang Nancy2:30
10"Tivoli" / "Walking on a Dream" (Acapella) / Empire of the Sun4:02
11"Satisfaction" presents The Biz2:21
12"Show Me Love" & Laidback Luke feat. Robin S.4:22
13"Knas"3:14
14"Meich" / "Clocks" (Acapella) & Dirty South / 3:56
15"How Soon Is Now?"6:01
16"Swedish Beauty" / "Diamond Life" (Acapella)AN21 & Max Vangeli / Louie Vega & Jay Sinister Sealee feat. Julie McKnight5:32
17"Tell Me Why"Supermode2:32
18"Teenage Crime" (Axwell & Henrik B Remode)Adrian Lux2:45
19"Monday"3:01
20"Silvia" (Sebastian Ingrosso & Dirty South Remix)3:00
21"I Found U" (Remode)3:43
22"One More Time"3:23
23"One"3:24
24"One (Your Name)" feat. Pharrell3:05
The deluxe book edition contains the same 24-track CD but adds a DVD with a 44-minute documentary, music videos (including for "One (Your Name)"), and bonus footage, as well as a 10" vinyl featuring extended versions: "One" (Original Mix, 5:49) and "Miami 2 Ibiza" (Instrumental, 6:45).

Release and promotion

Singles

The lead single from Until One, "One (Your Name)", featuring , was released in the on July 26, 2010. The track debuted on the UK Singles Chart and peaked at number 7, spending 22 weeks in the top 100. Its accompanying , directed by Henrik Hanson and Christian Larson and featuring surreal imagery of the group in a dystopian setting, premiered on July 13, 2010, and garnered significant radio airplay, establishing it as a dance hit prior to the album's October 22 release. The second single, "", featuring , followed on October 4, 2010. It entered the UK Singles Chart on October 16 and reached a peak of number 4, remaining on the chart for 27 weeks. The song's , shot in and to capture the track's party anthem vibe, was released on October 1, 2010, and supported by extensive radio promotion tying into the album's launch. While official singles centered on these releases, promotional efforts also highlighted remixes such as the "Kids" edit to build anticipation for Until One.

Marketing strategies

The marketing campaign for Until One emphasized building anticipation through high-profile live performances at major electronic music festivals, where the group debuted key tracks from the album to generate buzz among fans and industry insiders. Swedish House Mafia's set at Tomorrowland 2010 in Boom, Belgium, featured early plays of material that would appear on the compilation, showcasing their collaborative energy and contributing to the growing excitement around their supergroup identity. Similarly, their performance at Ultra Music Festival in Miami during March 2010 included the world premiere of "One," helping build anticipation for the track, whose official music video later amassed over 10 million views on YouTube, amplifying pre-release interest through viral online sharing. Social media teasers played a pivotal role in sustaining momentum, with the group utilizing emerging platforms like and to share behind-the-scenes clips and promotional snippets. Official videos, such as the making-of footage for "One" released in July 2010, offered glimpses into the creative process and tied into the album's narrative of the trio's journey across gigs and studios. These digital previews, distributed via their official channels, encouraged fan engagement and positioned Until One as a culmination of their rapid rise. Tie-ins with events and locations further enhanced the campaign's reach, particularly through associations with , where much of the album's production occurred and where "One" was premiered live. The track's development in a studio underscored the city's influence on their sound, while festival appearances there created a thematic link between the music and the vibrant club scene. Additionally, the campaign integrated with club events like the Masquerade Motel night at Pacha in , aligning the album's release with global party culture to attract club-goers and DJ enthusiasts. The rollout adopted a strategic regional approach, prioritizing key European markets with simultaneous availability in digital and physical formats to maximize accessibility and sales velocity. Digital downloads were immediately offered on platforms like , allowing instant global access, while physical CDs catered to traditional buyers. This multi-format strategy ensured broad distribution without favoring one medium over the other. To appeal to dedicated fans and collectors, a limited was launched featuring a 40-page hardcover housed in a vinyl-sized , chronicling the group's with behind-the-scenes photos, member memories, and inspirations from the accompanying Take One . Priced at £39.99 and promoted through social channels, this collector's item emphasized the personal and artistic story behind Until One, differentiating it from standard releases and fostering a sense of exclusivity.

Reception

Critical reception

Upon its release in 2010, Until One received mixed reviews from critics, earning a Metacritic score of 53 out of 100 based on seven professional assessments, which indicates average or mixed reception overall. Reviewers praised the album's high energy and suitability for club environments, highlighting its ability to deliver engaging, dancefloor-oriented tracks. AllMusic awarded it 3 out of 5 stars, praising its uptempo floor-fillers that dancers crave. Similarly, Billboard gave it a more favorable 76 out of 100, commending the collaborations and the album's role in showcasing the group's rising prominence in electronic dance music. However, many critics criticized the album for lacking originality and depth, viewing it as a derivative entry in the burgeoning EDM scene. Clash Magazine delivered a scathing 10 out of 100, dismissing it as "commonplace dance-floor garbage" filled with overfamiliar remixes and lacking innovation. scored it 40 out of 100, describing the mixes as "shrill, over-compressed blasts of sound and blocky beats" that reduce to a "grim, joyless" functional exercise, though it acknowledged brief moments of interest in tracks like "Valodja." SPIN offered a middling 50 out of 100, pointing to the remix-heavy nature and relentless tempo as underscoring a "sameness" in the sound, despite slick production. In the context of the early 2010s EDM boom, where acts like helped propel the genre into mainstream popularity through massive festival performances and collaborations, some reviewers regarded Until One as a competent debut compilation that captured the era's club-centric vibe, even if it fell short of artistic breakthroughs.

Commercial performance

Until One achieved notable commercial success upon its release, particularly in the UK where it peaked at number 2 on the Compilation Albums and number 1 on the Dance Albums , remaining on the former for 128 weeks and the latter for 114 weeks. In , it sold over 40,000 copies, attaining Platinum status from the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI Sweden) in 2011. Internationally, Until One charted at number 3 in and number 14 in , with its performance bolstered by the popularity of its singles. The album benefited from the rising prominence of EDM in the 2010s, experiencing long-tail sales through sustained physical and digital formats, including increased streaming contributions after 2010.

Credits

Personnel

The core production team for Until One consisted of , the supergroup formed by DJs and producers , , and , who handled DJ mixing, production, and remixing across multiple tracks. They are credited as producers on tracks such as "," "Leave the World Behind," and "One (Your Name)." Featured vocalists and collaborators included on "," where he provided rap vocals and co-writing, and on "One (Your Name)," contributing vocals and writing. Other notable featured artists were on "Show Me Love," on "Leave the World Behind," Julie McKnight on "How Soon Is Now?," and Max'C on "I Found U." Additional contributors encompassed on a sample in "You've Got the Love," and Nanchang Nancy on "Walk with Me." Remixing duties were shared among group members and external producers, with Axwell remixing tracks like "In the Air," "Walk with Me," and "Teenage Crime"; Sebastian Ingrosso and Dirty South on "Silvia"; and Laidback Luke co-producing and remixing "Leave the World Behind" and "Show Me Love." Other remixers included Daddy's Groove on "Walk with Me" and Henrik B on "Teenage Crime." Engineering credits included Dick Beetham for mixing on select tracks, alongside contributions from the members. Artwork and photography were handled by Christian Larson, who captured the promotional imagery featured in the 's packaging and book edition.

Release history

The Until One by was initially released in on October 22, 2010, in CD and digital formats by (an imprint of ) under Polydor in , with catalog number B003UYJGZI. It followed with a release in the on , , also in CD and digital formats via the same label. In , the digital release occurred on October 22, , through . The saw a release on , , distributed by (an EMI subsidiary).
RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)Catalog Number(s)
October 22, 2010CD (24 tracks), digital downloadVirgin/PolydorB003UYJGZI
October 22, 2010Digital downloadN/A
October 25, 2010CD (24 tracks), digital downloadVirginCDV3083
October 25, 2010CD (24 tracks), digital download5099990966620
Worldwide (limited)November 29, 2010Book edition (CD, DVD, 10" vinyl, 40-page hardcover book)VirginCDV V3083
The standard edition featured 24 unmixed tracks on a single CD and in digital formats, while the limited book edition included the continuous along with additional media and packaging.

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