Essential 2010s electronic music

The best Electronic Music albums of the 2010s.

Where to start with 2010–2019 electronic music — with a one-line read on why each one matters.

Top of the 2010s — electronic music

Top picks from 2010–2019, ranked by where we would start.

Async

Ryuichi Sakamoto

Async

A haunting soundscape where delicate piano melodies intertwine with ambient textures, evoking a sense of introspection and fragility.

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Flumina

Ryuichi Sakamoto

Flumina

Fluid electronic textures intertwine with delicate piano melodies, creating an intimate soundscape of introspection and serenity.

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Someday World

Brian Eno

Someday World

A vibrant fusion of art pop and experimental sounds, exploring themes of existence and connection through ethereal textures.

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High Life

Brian Eno

High Life

Ethereal soundscapes blend with pulsating rhythms, creating a meditative journey through ambient textures and melodic experimentation.

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Blaze Away

Morcheeba

Blaze Away

A fusion of laid-back grooves and atmospheric melodies, evoking a sun-soaked journey through vibrant landscapes.

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Blood Like Lemonade

Morcheeba

Blood Like Lemonade

A lush blend of trip-hop grooves and soulful melodies that evoke a sense of introspection and emotional depth.

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Normani x Calvin Harris

Calvin Harris

Normani x Calvin Harris

A vibrant fusion of dance-pop and electro house, showcasing infectious grooves and smooth vocals perfect for the club.

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18 Months

Calvin Harris

18 Months

A euphoric blend of infectious melodies and pulsating beats that define the sound of early 2010s dance music.

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Be the One

Moby

Be the One

A serene blend of ambient textures with contemplative melodies that invite introspection and emotional connection.

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Destroyed.

Moby

Destroyed.

Ethereal soundscapes blend with introspective melodies, creating a reflective and atmospheric listening experience.

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Madame X

Madonna

Madame X

A vibrant blend of global influences, intimate storytelling, and provocative themes wrapped in dance-pop and electronic soundscapes.

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MDNA

Madonna

MDNA

A pulsating blend of dance-pop and electronic beats reflects Madonna's unapologetic exploration of desire and self-empowerment.

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Mount Wittenberg Orca

Björk

Mount Wittenberg Orca

Ethereal soundscapes blend with intimate vocal performances, creating a hauntingly beautiful exploration of nature and humanity's interconnectedness.

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Utopia

Björk

Utopia

A lush tapestry of electronic soundscapes intertwined with themes of love, healing, and the search for paradise.

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The Heavy Entertainment Show

Robbie Williams

The Heavy Entertainment Show

A vibrant blend of pop anthems and cheeky lyrics that showcase Robbie Williams' charismatic flair and theatricality.

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Different

Robbie Williams

Different

A reflective blend of pop and soft rock, showcasing Williams' introspective lyrics against lush instrumental backdrops.

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The Next Day

David Bowie

The Next Day

A bold fusion of rock and introspective lyricism, revealing a veteran artist's reflections on life and legacy.

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Blackstar

David Bowie

Blackstar

A haunting fusion of avant-garde jazz and experimental rock cloaked in Bowie's final, introspective lyrical reflections.

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Do You Dream?

Markus Schulz

Do You Dream?

Euphoric melodies and driving beats intertwine seamlessly, creating an immersive sonic landscape that invites listeners to lose themselves in the music.

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Thoughts Become Things II

Markus Schulz

Thoughts Become Things II

A euphoric journey through progressive trance, blending melodic depth with pulsating rhythms and atmospheric soundscapes.

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7

David Guetta

7

A pulsating blend of dance-pop anthems and electro-house beats, designed to ignite the dance floor.

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Nothing but the Beat

David Guetta

Nothing but the Beat

This album encapsulates Guetta's signature sound, featuring hit tracks that exemplify his mastery of production and collaboration. It's accessible yet impactful, providing an excellent overview of his work.

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Warzone

Yoko Ono

Warzone

A bold exploration of personal and political themes, blending experimental sounds with Ono's distinctive vocal style.

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Take Me to the Land of Hell

Yoko Ono

Take Me to the Land of Hell

Experimental soundscapes intertwine with provocative lyrics, blending elements of rock, electronic, and avant-garde artistry.

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