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.
Why this album works
'The Politics of Dancing' received critical acclaim and significantly impacted the trance scene, further popularizing the genre worldwide. The album spawned several successful singles, notably 'Innocence', which became a staple in clubs and festivals, contributing to van Dyk's status as a pioneer in electronic music.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with varied peaks euphoric melodies for celebration wave-like pacing for dancing
- 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· Aly & Fila· Sean Tyas
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) Standout 4:18
- 3 First 1:41
- 4 Feeling Good Standout 2:53
- 5 Vega / I Want 5:32
- 6 Another Late Thursday 1:41
- 7 Rapture Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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