Is Greatest Hits & Remixes a good place to start with Paul Oakenfold?

Yes, Greatest Hits & Remixes is recommended as a starting point for new Paul Oakenfold listeners. A pulsating blend of euphoric trance anthems and inventive remixes that redefine classic tracks for the dance floor. By 2007, Paul Oakenfold was firmly established as a leading figure in electronic music, having released influential works like 'Bunkka' in 2002. This compilation came during a period when Oakenfold was transitioning into a more mainstream appeal while still retaining his roots in trance and remix culture.

Who is Greatest Hits & Remixes for?

Greatest Hits & Remixes works well if you're into euphoric peaks and valleys, for dancefloor energy and nostalgic remixes of classics.

How many songs are on Greatest Hits & Remixes?

Greatest Hits & Remixes has 20 tracks, running approximately 79 minutes.

Greatest Hits & Remixes

Paul Oakenfold · 2007

79 min · 20 tracks · trance

A pulsating blend of euphoric trance anthems and inventive remixes that redefine classic tracks for the dance floor.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Starry Eyed Surprise Start here — The track exemplifies Oakenfold's signature style, combining catchy melodies with driving beats, making it a quintessential dance anthem of the early 2000s.
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Born Slippy Nuxx (Paul Oakenfold remix) — This remix breathes new life into the classic undercurrents of the original while maintaining its raw energy, demonstrating Oakenfold's ability to reinterpret legendary tracks.
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You're Not Alone (Oakenfold & Osborne remix) — This remix captures an emotional depth while embedding it within an uplifting trance framework, showcasing Oakenfold's talent for blending powerful lyrics with euphoric soundscapes.
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Southern Sun (Exclusive New Oakenfold 2008 remix) — Reworking one of the most beloved tracks in trance history, Oakenfold enhances its atmospheric qualities and provides a fresh take that resonates with both old fans and new listeners.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

euphoric peaks and valleys
for dancefloor energy
nostalgic remixes of classics
short bursts of excitement
ideal for social gatherings

Maybe skip if you

prefer longer, cohesive albums
dislike remixed versions of songs

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This compilation highlights Oakenfold's influence and broadens his recognition in EDM.
Career context: By 2007, Paul Oakenfold was firmly established as a leading figure in electronic music, having released influential works like 'Bunkka' in 2002. This compilation came during a period when Oakenfold was transitioning into a more mainstream appeal while still retaining his roots in trance and remix culture.
Stylistic neighbors: Armin van Buuren· Above & Beyond· Paul van Dyk

Tracklist

1 Starry Eyed Surprise Start here 3:27
2 Step On (Paul Oakenfold remix) 2:36
3 Unfinished Sympathy (Perfecto mix) 2:54
4 Stop Me (Exclusive New Oakenfold 2008 remix) 3:36
5 My Love (Paul Oakenfold remix) 4:43
6 Perfect (Perfecto mix) 4:14
7 Days Go By (Paul Oakenfold remix - vocal) 3:38
8 Ready Steady Go 2:24
9 James Bond Theme (From the Motion Picture 'Die Another Day') (Oakenfold mix) 2:44
10 Dread Rock 2:50
11 Planet Rock 3:55
12 You're Not Alone (Oakenfold & Osborne remix) 4:13
13 Faster Kill Pussycat 4:27
14 Everything in Its Right Place (Exclusive New Oakenfold 2008 remix) 6:41
15 Sorry (Paul Oakenfold remix) 4:20
16 Beautiful Day (The Perfecto mix) 6:44
17 Southern Sun (Exclusive New Oakenfold 2008 remix) 2:58
18 Missing (Exclusive New Oakenfold 2008 remix) 6:23
19 Jack Theme Suite (Paul Oakenfold mix) 3:39
20 Born Slippy Nuxx (Paul Oakenfold remix) 2:53