reception Far from the Maddening Crowds received positive reviews from critics upon and after its release. Stephen Thomas Erlewine from Allmusic reviewed the album in 1997, and praised its variety, writing that "Chicane has mastered not only house-styled thumpers, but also spacious, near-ambient soundscapes". He summarised the review describing the album as "cinematic" and "a successful debut", rating it four stars out of five. Will Alexander from Trance Critic reviewed the album in 2007, summarising it with "Far from the Maddening Crowds is still as relevant and inspiring as the day it was created", and rated it five stars out of five. Track listing Personnel Adapted from liner notes Nick Bracegirdle – songwriting, production Leo Elstob – songwriting on "Offshore" and "Offshore '97", production on "Offshore" Caroline Lavelle – songwriting and vocals on "Lost You Somewhere" Salt Tank – songwriting and production on "Leaving Town" Luce Drayton – vocals on "Sunstroke" Richie Sullivan – songwriting on "Offshore '97" Graham Dear – songwriting on "Offshore '97" Louise Burton – songwriting on "Offshore '97" Anthony Pappa – mixing on "Offshore '97" Walter Coelho – mastering Alex Gold – executive producer Charts References 1997 debut albums Chicane (musician) albums