Evacuate the Dancefloor is the third studio album from German Eurodance group Cascada, consisting of DJ Manian, Natalie Horler, and Yanou, first released in Ireland on 3 July 2009 and United Kingdom on 6 July 2009. Recording sessions for the album took place during 2008 to 2009 at Plazmatek Studio, Yanou Studio 1. The entire album, like their previous albums, was produced by Yanou and DJ Manian. The album's genre shifts away from the uptempo Eurodance music the group is well noted for and moves toward a more mainstream electropop sound while drawing influences of urban contemporary and pop music. Musically, the album is composed of dance tracks with thick Euro synths, cymbal crashing beats and Europop lyrics. Lyrically, the album is composed of songs about love, dancing and relationships. Critical reception of the album overall was positive, with critics praising the new sound and lyrics. Three singles were released from the album. "Evacuate the Dancefloor", the lead single from the album, was first released on 29 June 2009. It peaked in the top five in over twelve countries, including The Netherlands and the United Kingdom where they peaked at number one. Fever was released internationally as the second single, and as the third in the United Kingdom. It failed to match the success of its predecessor, but cracked the top forty in seven countries. "Dangerous" was released on 12 October 2009 as the final single from the album and as the second single in the United Kingdom. It peaked in the top ten in Slovakia and Finland. Background With the release of their first single, "Evacuate the Dancefloor", the group's sound began to move toward modern electropop and contemporary R&B. It featured a variety of synthesizers, different basslines, and new instrument sounds which contrasted to the traditional style of Cascada. Critics compared the song to works of Lady Gaga, but Natalie Horler explained that the song was "one of the first songs that we recorded when Lady Gaga wasn't even around." Previews of the album began to appear on YouTube on 23 June 2009. Despite the variation in sound, four tracks on the album resemble their earlier works: "Hold On", "Dangerous", "Ready or Not", and "What About Me". "Breathless" mimics Kelly Clarkson's pop-rock sound with pulsating synths and the drum beats of "Evacuate the Dancefloor" and "Hold Your Hands Up" holds similar qualities to Natasha Bedingfield's music. Critical reception