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10 Years of Anjunabeats

Above & Beyond · 2011

132 min · 20 tracks · trance

A euphoric blend of uplifting melodies and driving beats that encapsulates a decade of trance innovation.

Why this album works

This album not only commemorated the label's anniversary but also highlighted Above & Beyond's significant role in shaping trance music. It received positive critical acclaim and helped solidify their standing within the electronic music community, contributing to the resurgence of interest in trance during the early 2010s.
Best for
euphoric peaks and valleys dynamic progression through remixes extended listening for immersion
Context
By the time '10 Years of Anjunabeats' was released in January 2011, Above & Beyond had firmly established themselves as leading figures in the trance scene. This compilation celebrated a decade since the founding of their influential label, Anjunabeats, showcasing both original tracks and remixes that reflect their evolution and impact on electronic music.
Stylistic neighbors
Paul van Dyk· Armin van Buuren· Aly & Fila

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Synapse Dynamics (original mix) 6:53
  • 2 These Shoulders (original mix) 8:16
  • 3 Reflect (original mix) 7:15
  • 4 Can’t Sleep (original mix) 7:52
  • 5 Helsinki Scorchin’ (original mix) 8:15
  • 6 Madness (I Prefer This mix) 6:25
  • 7 Breathe (original mix) 7:05
  • 8 North Pole (original mix) 7:29
  • 9 P.U.M.A. (original mix) 7:54
  • 10 Northern Lights (original mix) 6:42

Disc 2

  • 1 Reflect (Jerome Isma‐ae & Daniel Portman remix) 3:56
  • 2 These Shoulders (Andy Moor remix) 6:17
  • 3 Synapse Dynamics (Arty remix) 6:03
  • 4 Helsinki Scorchin’ (Bart Claessen remix) 5:31
  • 5 P.U.M.A. (Mat Zo remix) 6:35
  • 6 North Pole (Sunny Lax remix) 5:43
  • 7 Can’t Sleep (Super8 & Tab remix) 6:10
  • 8 Breathe (7 Skies remix) 6:16
  • 9 Madness (Nitrous Oxide remix) 5:39
  • 10 Northern Lights (Breakfast remix) 6:27

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