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The Politics of Dancing

Paul van Dyk · 2001

155 min · 33 tracks · trance · electro house · progressive house

A vibrant fusion of euphoric melodies and pulsating rhythms that captures the essence of early 2000s trance.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with varied peaks
  • euphoric melodies for celebration
  • wave-like pacing for dancing
  • vibrant rhythms for energetic vibes
  • for late-night parties

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2001, Paul van Dyk had established himself as a leading figure in trance music, following his breakthrough album 'Out There and Back' in 1998. 'The Politics of Dancing' is significant as it showcases his artistic evolution and solidifies his reputation in the electronic dance music scene during a period of explosive growth for the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Armin van Buuren· Above & Beyond· Cosmic Gate

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Digital Reason 4:49
  • 2 Innocence (Paul van Dyk mix) 4:18
  • 3 First 1:41
  • 4 Feeling Good 2:53
  • 5 Vega / I Want 5:32
  • 6 Another Late Thursday 1:41
  • 7 Rapture 6:15
  • 8 Superconcious (So Alive) 3:51
  • 9 Killin’ Me 4:06
  • 10 B.W.Y 3:46
  • 11 Elevation 8:04
  • 12 Autumn 5:54
  • 13 Cristalle 5:30
  • 14 Furthermost 4:15
  • 15 Four Days 5:30
  • 16 Empire 6:11
  • 17 Out There 3:26

Disc 2

  • 1 Shout, C’mon (Coast to Coast mix) 7:51
  • 2 Epic Monolith 7:36
  • 3 Massive 5:06
  • 4 Questions Must Be Asked 2:47
  • 5 Activity 3:35
  • 6 Interference 6:40
  • 7 Secrets & Lies (Solid Sessions remix) 2:58
  • 8 Reach Me 4:35
  • 9 Reset 0:54
  • 10 Into the Night 5:32
  • 11 Let’s Go 4:55
  • 12 In Progress 2:58
  • 13 Section O 4:34
  • 14 Club Attack 6:26
  • 15 Starchildren 5:32
  • 16 Dreamland 5:40

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