The DJ™ 2: In the Mix cover

Released 22 years ago this November

The DJ™ 2: In the Mix

ATB · 2004

151 min · 30 tracks · electronic dance music

A pulsating collection of remixes that blend euphoric melodies with driving beats, capturing the essence of early 2000s dance culture.

Top tracks — play these first

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    No One on Earth (San Francisco remix) — This track exemplifies the emotional depth characteristic of ATB's style, featuring lush synths and an uplifting vocal delivery that resonates with listeners.
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    Hurricane (Mike Shiver mix) — The driving rhythm and soaring melodies make this remix a standout, perfectly encapsulating the energy of dance floors at the time.
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    Here With Me (A&T remix) Start here — This track combines ethereal vocals with atmospheric production, showcasing ATB's talent for crafting transcendent soundscapes.
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    Surrender (original mix) — With its hypnotic beat and emotive lyrics, this track highlights ATB's ability to blend catchy hooks with progressive trance elements.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • euphoric peaks and valleys
  • for dancefloor moments
  • long sessions of energetic flow
  • dynamic exploration of soundscapes
  • uplifting vibes for late nights

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer concise, standalone tracks
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This album solidified ATB's reputation in electronic music and reached significant chart positions.
Themes
San Francisco nightlife· ethereal soundscapes· uplifting dance anthems
Career context
Released in 2004, The DJ™ 2: In the Mix is a follow-up to ATB's successful debut compilation, The DJ™. At this point in his career, ATB was solidifying his standing as a leading figure in the trance and electronic scene, building on the commercial success of hits like '9 PM (Till I Come)'. This album showcases his ability to curate and remix tracks from various artists while maintaining his signature sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Paul van Dyk· Armin van Buuren· Above & Beyond

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Surrender

    The narrative shifts from introspection to a plea for connection with another person amidst pulsating rhythms.

    This transition not only deepens the emotional stakes but also reflects the duality of vulnerability and strength prevalent throughout the album.

Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 Here With Me (A&T remix) Start here 6:57
  • 2 No One on Earth (San Francisco remix) 5:47
  • 3 In Essence (original mix) 4:38
  • 4 Hurricane (Mike Shiver mix) 6:58
  • 5 Find (Andy Moor mix) 5:34
  • 6 The 1 (original mix) 4:42
  • 7 Recreation 5:06
  • 8 Duende (original mix) 5:06
  • 9 The Example 60 (original mix) 5:09
  • 10 All I Wanna Do (Ferry Corsten remix) 5:42
  • 11 Deeper (vocal mix) 4:47
  • 12 Zero Gravity (Envio remix) 4:34
  • 13 Echoing Waves (Robert Nickson remix) 3:52
  • 14 Synaesthesia (Ferry Corsten remix) 3:12
  • 15 Fallen (Gabriel & Dresden Anti-Gravity mix) 5:44

Disc 2

  • 1 IntenCity (new clubb mix) 6:31
  • 2 Surrender (original mix) 4:38
  • 3 Sweet Sorrow (Thrillseekers remix) 3:40
  • 4 Unification (original mix) 5:14
  • 5 After Me 3:04
  • 6 In My Memory (Gabriel & Dresden Elephant Memory vocal) 4:20
  • 7 Risky Business (Arc in the Sky remix) 3:52
  • 8 The Emerald (original mix) 3:28
  • 9 Out of Our Lives 6:36
  • 10 Lights in Motion (Filo & Peri Bangin mix) 5:14
  • 11 Vision 05 (original Funaki mix) 3:39
  • 12 Red Line Highway (original mix) 5:48
  • 13 The Promise (Ronski Speed remix) 5:00
  • 14 Rivierra 5:55
  • 15 Partizan (Alex M.O.R.P.H. remix) 6:54

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