Far From The Maddening Crowds is the debut studio album by Chicane, originally released in 1997. This album is a seminal release in the trance music scene.
"Offshore", the earliest song produced and released, is also among the best-known of Chicane's tracks; aside from single sales and being a major dance club hit, resulting on its inclusion on what has been said to be over 100 compilation albums. It has also been featured on TV programs and movies.