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Before True dropped in September 2013, EDM was firmly rooted in a specific formula: heavy synthesizer drops, uniform 4/4 beats, and traditional club vocals. Avicii was already a titan of this sound, thanks to his massive 2011 hit "Levels." However, Bergling was bored by the predictability of the genre.

was more critical, describing it as a "failed attempt" at broadening EDM’s palate, though acknowledging some tracks remained fun "prog-house" staples. YouTube Reviewers avicii true 2013albumrar