Overview
Behind the Sun is the second studio album by British electronic music artist Chicane. It was released on 27 March 2000 through Xtravaganza Recordings. The album features collaborations with Tracy Ackerman, Máire Brennan, Justine Suissa, and Bryan Adams, including its singles "Saltwater", "Don't Give Up", "No Ordinary Morning" / "Halcyon", and "Autumn Tactics". Upon release, it charted at number 10 in the United Kingdom, 7 in New Zealand, 15 in Australia, and was certified gold in the UK. The album is described by Chicane in the liner notes as a reflection on "a year in the life of Chicane".
Background
On 24 May 1999, the album's lead single, "Saltwater", was released to commercial success. The song included a revision of the vocals from Clannad's "Theme from Harry's Game" provided by the original and featured singer, Máire Brennan. The single reached number six on the UK Singles Chart and number one on the UK Dance Singles Chart.
On 6 March 2000, the album's second single, "Don't Give Up", was released. It features Canadian singer Bryan Adams, and was a commercial success, reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart, number three in the United States Dance Club Songs chart, and certifying silver and gold in the United Kingdom and Australia respectively. It remains Chicane's most commercially successful single to date. The album's other singles include "No Ordinary Morning" / "Halcyon" on 10 July 2000, with the A-side featuring Tracy Ackerman. The album's final single, "Autumn Tactics", was released on 16 October 2000 and features Justine Suissa.
Release
On 27 March 2000, the album was released through Xtravaganza Recordings in the United Kingdom. In the United States, it was distributed by C2 Records, as part of a then newly signed distribution deal between Xtravaganza and the now defunct imprint of Columbia Records. After its release, the album reached number 10 in the United Kingdom, 7 in New Zealand, 15 in Australia. The album also saw success throughout Continental Europe, charting in Germany, Finland, Belgium and the Netherlands. On 16 June 2000, the album was certified gold in the United Kingdom.
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