World of Walker is the second studio album by Norwegian record producer Alan Walker. It was released on 25 November 2021 through MER Musikk and Sony Music Entertainment and includes his successful 2019 single "On My Way".[1]

Background

The elaborate official artwork for World of Walker consists of thousands of selfies submitted by fans around the world as part of a collaborative production campaign.

Walker said of the album, "It's been three years since the release of my debut album Different World, and since then I've spent a lot of time working on new music and further developing Walker's cinematic universe. I am very excited to finally be able to release my new album, World of Walker. What is really special to me is that the official artwork consists of thousands of selfies of walkers from around the world. The time has finally come to unveil the community we have built together, the World of Walker."[2]

Singles

The album's first single, "On My Way", featuring Sabrina Carpenter and Farruko and was released on 21 March 2019. The single was released to celebrate the first anniversary of the American battle royale game PUBG Mobile and reached number 3 on the Norwegian VG-lista chart.[3]

The second single, "Alone, Pt. II", featuring American singer Ava Max, was released on December 27, 2019. The song reached the top 10 in the charts in Belgium, Norway, Poland and Romania.

"Heading Home", featuring Norwegian singer Ruben, was released as the third single on April 1, 2020. The music video for this song is on the selection list for the 2021 Silver Screening of the Berlin Music Video Awards. [4]

"Time (Alan Walker Remix)", a song with German film composer Hans Zimmer, was released as the fourth single from the album on May 15, 2020. The song is a remix of the song "Time" from Christopher Nolan's 2010 film Inception.[5]

"Sorry", a song featuring Norwegian band Isák, was released as the fifth single on 12 February 2021. The song reached number 8 on the Norwegian VG-lista charts.

The single "Fake a Smile", featuring American singer-songwriter Salem Ilese, was released as the sixth single on February 19, 2021. Two remixes have been officially released, one by norwegian producer K-391 and one by Dutch procuer and DJ R3hab.[6] The song charted in Norway, the Netherlands and Sweden.

The song "Paradise", featuring Norwegian producer K-391 and Swedish singer-songwriter Boy in Space, was released as the seventh single on September 23, 2021. The song was released in collaboration with the mobile game PUBG Mobile (PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds). The song reached number 37 in the Norwegian charts.

The song "World We Used to Know", featuring Winona Oak, was released as the eighth single on November 12, 2021.[7]

The song "Man on the Moon", featuring Swedish singer Benjamin Ingrosso, was released as the nineth single on November 25, 2021.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Gaffa (Norway)[8]
Gaffa (Denmark)[9]

Matthew Lambert of We Rave You said, "It also includes short storytelling video snippets that take the listener on a journey through the songs and blend them with what Walker had envisioned. Through the music videos, Walker offers a glimpse into the enhanced album's reveals, telling an epic tale of a faraway, advanced civilisation, the ancient Walkers' discovery and its connection to modern-day humanity."[10] Viljar Sæbbe of the Norwegian edition of Gaffa said: "World of Walker ages between the highlights. At the same time, it's easy to imagine shirt collars in record company offices giving big, juicy thumbs up."[8]

Track listing

World of Walker track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Time" (Alan Walker Remix) (with Hans Zimmer)2:26
2."Man on the Moon" (with Benjamin Ingrosso)2:58
3."Alone, Pt. II" (with Ava Max)2:59
4."Paradise" (with K-391 and Boy In Space)3:03
5."Out of Love" (with Au/Ra)2:24
6."Red Nexus Rising" (Interlude)0:39
7."Sorry" (with ISÁK)2:45
8."Fake a Smile" (with salem ilese)2:45
9."On My Way" (with Sabrina Carpenter and Farruko)3:13
10."World We Used to Know" (with Winona Oak)2:41
11."Drone Wars" (Instrumental)0:42
12."Heading Home" (with Ruben)3:07
13."OK" (with JOP)2:45
14."Hummel Gets The Rockets" (Alan Walker Remix) (with Hans Zimmer)2:57
15."Not You" (with Emma Steinbakken)2:33
Total length:37:57

Charts

Chart performance for World of Walker
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Finnish Albums (Suomen virallinen lista)[11] 24
Japanese Albums (Oricon)[12] 47
Norwegian Albums (VG-lista)[13] 4
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[14] 33
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[15] 32
US Top Dance/Electronic Albums (Billboard)[16] 10
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[17] 18

Certifications

Certifications for World of Walker
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Singapore (RIAS)[18] Gold 5,000*
* Sales figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ "World Of Walker by Alan Walker". Apple Music. 25 November 2021. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  2. ^ "Alan Walker Releases His New Album World of Walker - RCA Records". 4 February 2022. Archived from the original on 4 February 2022. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  3. ^ Fernandez, Suzette (21 March 2019). "Alan Walker, Sabrina Carpenter & Farruko Team Up For 'On My Way': Listen". Billboard. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  4. ^ "2021 SILVER SCREENINGS - Berlin Music Video Awards". Berlin Music Video Awards. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  5. ^ Bain, Katie (28 May 2020). "Alan Walker Wants to Unite the World With His Remix of 'Time' By the 'Genius' Hans Zimmer: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  6. ^ Fake A Smile (Remixes) [feat. salem ilese] - EP by Alan Walker on Apple Music, 19 March 2021, retrieved 23 February 2025
  7. ^ Trejos, Isaac Martinez (15 November 2021). "Alan Walker and Winona Oak drop 'World We Used to Know'". We Rave You. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  8. ^ a b "Et rotete verdensbilde". Gaffa. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  9. ^ "Alan Walker holder kun pletvist det høje niveau". Gaffa. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  10. ^ Lambert, Matthew (28 November 2021). "Alan Walker melds an epic tale through the songs on 'World of Walker'". We Rave You. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  11. ^ "Suomen Virallinen Lista". Musiikkituottajat (in Finnish). Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  12. ^ "ワールド・オブ・ウォーカー | アラン・ウォーカー". ORICON NEWS. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  13. ^ "norwegiancharts.com - Alan Walker - World Of Walker". norwegiancharts.com. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  14. ^ "swedishcharts.com - Alan Walker - World Of Walker". swedishcharts.com. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  15. ^ Alan Walker - World Of Walker, retrieved 23 August 2023
  16. ^ "Top Dance/Electronic Albums". Billboard. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  17. ^ "Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  18. ^ "World of Walker by Alan Walker sales and awards". BestSellingAlbums.org. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
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