Emerging from Ireland’s trance scene, Paul Denton has, over the years, carved his name among trance stalwarts with releases on Armada, Kearnage, Subculture, and notably FSOE. Known for his musical versatility – spanning vocal, uplifting, psy, and tech trance – and for delivering powerful sets on global stages like EDC, Dreamstate, and Luminosity, Denton has always aimed to balance crowd energy with musical storytelling.
With Retrospekt, FSOE presents his long-awaited debut artist album – described by the label as “a heartfelt tribute to the diverse sounds that have shaped his 20-year journey in music.” The press materials promise a sweeping “genre-spanning experience” from 122 BPM breakbeats through progressive house and peak trance to 144 BPM hard trance. Vocal collaborators include Storm State, Ren Faye, Linnea Schossow, and Lyd14.
Across those tracks, Retrospekt succeeds at being more than a disparate collection: it feels like a curated journey through Denton’s influences and ambitions. Tracks shift from introspective, groove-oriented intros to full-on trance anthems, maintaining sonic clarity throughout. Vocal collaborations add emotional weight without overwhelming the arrangements. Some transitions may feel abrupt for listeners strictly devoted to a single subgenre, but that is also part of the album’s strength: it doesn’t confine itself.
In sum, Retrospekt is a confident statement: Paul Denton isn’t simply releasing singles – he’s telling a story. For fans ready to walk through his musical evolution, it’s a compelling debut.
Paul Denton’s debut artist album, “Retrospekt,” will be released on September 26, 2025.
Order your digital or physical copy here: https://fsoe.lnk.to/retrospekt
Tracklist “Paul Denton – Retrospekt“:
- Paul Denton & Ren Faye – Serenity
- Paul Denton & Stormstate – Carried Away
- Paul Denton – Control
- Paul Denton – Eivissa
- Paul Denton – Retrospekt
- Paul Denton, Bogdan Vix & Lyd14 – We Are One
- Paul Denton – Around In Circles
- Paul Denton – All I Need
- Paul Denton – Tripod
- Paul Denton – Chime
- Paul Denton – The Vault
- Paul Denton – Ping
- Paul Denton – Lights
- Paul Denton, Linnea Schossow & H4lo – Losing Faith
