"The First Run" is the debut album by Marathon, released in 1994 on Van Hoevelaak Records. The album is a seminal work in the early trip-hop scene.
- The album was recorded in Rotterdam, Netherlands. It featured collaborations with several underground vocalists. The release predated the wider commercial breakthrough of the trip-hop genre.
- The album artwork was designed by Dutch artist Peter van de Velde. It has been cited as an influence on later electronic music artists. Marathon's use of atmospheric soundscapes and breakbeats defined their signature sound on this release.
- "The First Run" reached number 23 on the Dutch album charts. The single "City Lights" became an underground club hit. The album was reissued in 2005 with bonus tracks.
Marathon is a Dutch electronic music group. They are known for their work in the trip-hop genre.
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