Released in September 2013, True is the debut studio album by Swedish producer Avicii, and it signals a bold departure from his earlier EDM tracks into a hybrid realm of house, folk, country, and pop. The record features contributions from Aloe Blacc, Dan Tyminski, Audra Mae, Adam Lambert, and others, weaving acoustic instrumentationand sometimes bluegrass flourishesthrough electronic soundscapes. It was conceived as a statement of artistic identity, an embrace of musical influences beyond the club floor, and a way for Avicii to reposition himself beyond the festival-mainstay label. Charting highly worldwide, True engaged listeners curious about the intersection of dance music and organic songwriting.

From the global smash Wake Me Up to the Appalachian-tinged theatrics of Hey Brother, the album repeatedly pivots between intimacy and anthemic euphoria. Its daring blend of genres and pop sensibilities invited both acclaim and debate, helping redefine what EDM albums could aspire to be. Over time, True has gained retrospective appreciation as a pivotal work in bridging electronic production with crossover appeal, influencing later efforts by producers to experiment beyond dancefloor formulas.

"f the masses leave the dancefloor, "Levels" brings them back with sunshine and light" AllMusic

Avicii inhabits his newfound country-pop shtick so naturally that you may wonder whether he somehow internalized Ralph Laurens aesthetic It may be a sprawling hodge-podge, but all this works more often than youd expect. Spin

The Swedes debut album picks up on this Mumford & Synths sound for a set of folk, soul and addictive house beats. Rolling Stone

Avicii takes his listeners on a journey with True it is an album that takes one type of music and moulds it into something completely different, allowing Avicii to cement himself as one of the best DJs in the world. PopMatters

Review

A1 Wake Me Up
A2 You Make Me
A3 Hey Brother
A4 Addicted To You
A5 Dear Boy
B1 Liar Liar
B2 Shame On Me
B3 Lay Me Down
B4 Hope There'S Someone
B5 Heart Upon My Sleeve