The albums that define
progressive trance.
Our picks for where to start with progressive trance — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top progressive trance artists
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The progressive trance essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
ATB
The DJ™ 5: In the Mix
A vibrant collection of pulsating beats and ethereal melodies designed to ignite the dance floor.
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ATB
Sunset Beach DJ Session 2
A vibrant blend of trance and ambient sounds designed to evoke the essence of sunset beach parties.
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Paul van Dyk
The Politics of Dancing
A pulsating blend of euphoric melodies and driving beats that channels the spirit of early 2000s trance.
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Paul van Dyk
Hands on in Between
A collection of dynamic remixes that showcase ethereal melodies intertwined with energetic beats and an uplifting trance atmosphere.
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deadmau5
At Play
A vibrant fusion of pulsating beats and intricate melodies that beckon listeners into a hypnotic electronic soundscape.
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deadmau5
Meowingtons Hax Tour Trax
A vibrant blend of pulsating beats and intricate synth melodies that define the electro house landscape of the early 2010s.
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Markus Schulz
Buenos Aires '13
A euphoric journey through progressive trance that balances soaring melodies with driving beats and intricate soundscapes.
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Markus Schulz
Los Angeles '12
A vibrant tapestry of progressive trance that melds euphoric melodies with deep, driving basslines across sprawling soundscapes.
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John O'Callaghan
Unfold
Ethereal melodies intertwine with driving basslines, creating a transcendent journey through progressive and uplifting trance landscapes.
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Armin van Buuren
Balance
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Armin van Buuren
Feel Again (Part 1)
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By decade
Where progressive trance landed in each era.