The albums that define
electronic music.
Our picks for where to start with electronic music — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top electronic music artists
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The electronic music essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
David Guetta
Listen
A vibrant blend of pulsating beats and catchy melodies that epitomizes the euphoric sound of contemporary dance music.
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David Guetta
Pop Life
Upbeat electro-pop anthems merge with infectious hooks, creating a vibrant soundtrack for club culture and summer festivals.
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Markus Schulz
Without You Near
A soaring blend of ethereal melodies and driving beats that captures the essence of early 2000s trance.
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Markus Schulz
Thoughts Become Things
A seamless blend of euphoric melodies and driving beats, creating an immersive trance experience that invites reflection and movement.
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David Bowie
Rare
A curated collection of eclectic tracks showcasing Bowie's experimental flair and genre-blurring artistry.
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David Bowie
Baal
A theatrical exploration of longing and despair, weaving haunting melodies with Bowie's distinct vocal stylings.
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Robbie Williams
The Christmas Present
A festive blend of classic holiday tunes and original compositions, wrapped in Robbie Williams' signature playful charm.
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Robbie Williams
Escapology
'Escapology' encapsulates Robbie's knack for balancing fun and emotional depth across a cohesive set of tracks. It's a introduction to both his pop sensibility and vulnerability.
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Kraftwerk
Kraftwerk 2
Experimental soundscapes intertwine with hypnotic rhythms and mechanized melodies, embodying the dawn of electronic music.
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Kraftwerk
Remixes
A kaleidoscopic fusion of electronic beats and innovative remixes, reimagining iconic tracks for a new generation.
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Björk
Medúlla
A raw exploration of the human voice, layered with intricate vocal harmonies and minimalist electronic elements.
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Björk
Biophilia
A kaleidoscopic exploration of nature’s rhythms intertwined with avant-garde electronic textures and Björk's ethereal vocals.
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Madonna
Ray of Light
A vibrant fusion of electronic beats and introspective lyrics, capturing Madonna's reinvention in the late '90s.
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Madonna
Music
A vibrant blend of dance-pop and electronic grooves layered with introspective lyrics and infectious hooks.
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Where electronic music landed in each era.