What is the best Avicii album to start with?

The best album to start with is "True" (2013). It's the most representative of what makes Avicii worth hearing.

How many albums does Avicii have?

Avicii has 40 releases in their discography, including 4 albums and 3 EPs.

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Avicii

Q: Who is Avicii for?

If you're into EDM and electro house, Avicii is worth your time. Pulsing rhythms drive forward while expansive melodies rise and swell, creating a euphoric tension that compels movement and connection.

Pulsing rhythms drive forward while expansive melodies rise and swell, creating a euphoric tension that compels movement and connection.

electro house · progressive house

Sweden

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The album

True (2013)

Captures Avicii's signature blend of electronic dance music with melodic elements, making it a cohesive and accessible entry point into his sound.

The song

“Wake Me Up”

Immediate hook and uplifting vibe introduce Avicii's style effectively, showcasing his ability to merge folk influences with electronic dance music.

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About Avicii

Avicii’s impact on the music landscape is profound, reshaping the boundaries of mainstream electronic dance music and bringing it into the global consciousness.

His work not only defined a new era of festival culture but also opened doors for countless artists seeking to blend pop sensibilities with electronic production, making dance music accessible and emotionally resonant to a wider audience. Emphasizing melodic hooks and uplifting arrangements, Avicii’s production approach often featured rich layers of sound that created anthemic moments designed for both intimate club settings and expansive outdoor festivals. His innovative use of instrumentation, combining traditional elements with electronic beats, helped cultivate a sound that felt both familiar and fresh, drawing listeners in and encouraging collective experiences on the dance floor. Lyrically, Avicii often explored themes of love, loss, and self-discovery, weaving narratives that resonated with listeners’ personal journeys. His storytelling is marked by a sincerity that invites reflection, often balancing poignant lyrics with euphoric sonic landscapes. This duality allows his music to serve as a backdrop for celebration and contemplation alike.

4 studio albums· 40 total releases· 1 decade· Sweden

Full discography

Avicii's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

40 releases • 4 albums • 3 EPS • 2010–2025

Type:

Studio albums ()

EPs ()

Singles (33)

Grouped by decade — 2 eras.

2020s ()

2010s ()

Songs to start with

If you'd rather pick a song than an album.

1

"Wake Me Up" — from True (2013)

accessible entry with immediate hook
2

"Waiting for Love" — from Stories (2015)

accessible entry with immediate hook

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Avicii

About Avicii

Full discography

Studio albums ()

Avicii Forever

TIM

Stories

True

EPs ()

AVĪCI (01)

Pure Grinding / For a Better Day

The Days / Nights EP

Singles (33)

2020s ()

Let's Ride Away

Forever Yours (Tim's 2016 Ibiza Version)

Forever Yours (Tribute)

2010s ()

Heaven

Tough Love

SOS

Lonely Together

Without You

Taste the Feeling

Broken Arrows

Pure Grinding

For a Better Day

Waiting for Love

I'll Be Gone

The Nights

Lay Me Down

Addicted to You

Hey Brother

You Make Me

Wake Me Up

X You

I Could Be the One

Superlove

Silhouettes

Last Dance

Collide

Sunshine

Levels

Fade into Darkness

Blessed

Street Dancer

My Feelings for You

Seek Bromance

Songs to start with