The albums that define
psychedelic trance.
Our picks for where to start with psychedelic trance — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top psychedelic trance artists
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The psychedelic trance essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Paul van Dyk
From Then On
Euphoric melodies intertwine with deep basslines, creating a transcendent experience that reflects Paul van Dyk's signature sound.
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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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Astral Projection
Dancing Galaxy
A cosmic journey through pulsating rhythms and ethereal melodies, embodying the essence of psychedelic trance.
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GMS
The Growly Family
A vibrant tapestry of psychedelic trance interwoven with hypnotic rhythms and surreal soundscapes that invite deep immersion.
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GMS
No Rules
A vibrant fusion of hypnotic rhythms and soaring melodies that encapsulates the essence of psychedelic trance.
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Shpongle
Are You Shpongled?
A kaleidoscopic blend of organic sounds and electronic textures, transporting listeners through a surreal auditory journey.
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Shpongle
Tales of the Inexpressible
A kaleidoscopic journey blending world music, electronic sounds, and psychedelic exploration into a cohesive auditory experience.
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Younger Brother
The Last Days of Gravity
A kaleidoscopic blend of electronic textures and organic instrumentation creating a dreamlike auditory experience that transcends genre boundaries.
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Entheogenic
Flight of the Urubus
A mesmerizing blend of deep, pulsating rhythms and ethereal soundscapes that evoke a transcendent journey through psychedelic realms.
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Entheogenic
Spontaneous Illumination
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with pulsating rhythms, crafting a transcendent journey through the realms of consciousness.
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Younger Brother
A Flock of Bleeps
A surreal blend of psychedelic trance and electronic soundscapes, enveloping listeners in a whimsical auditory journey.
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Vibe Tribe
Wise Cracks
An exhilarating journey through vibrant soundscapes and pulsating rhythms that embody the essence of psychedelic trance.
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Vibe Tribe
Melodrama
Euphoric melodies intertwine with pulsating beats to create an immersive journey through the realms of psychedelic trance.
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Eraser vs Yöjalka
Tarinat
A kaleidoscopic blend of pulsating beats and surreal soundscapes that transport listeners to an alternate reality.
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Eraser vs Yöjalka
Lords of the Liverdance
A dizzying blend of psychedelic soundscapes and frenetic beats that transport listeners into an ecstatic dance experience.
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Armin van Buuren
A State of Trance 2016
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Armin van Buuren
Freefall
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KSHMR
Karam
A vibrant fusion of electronic beats and Indian sounds, blending big room house with intricate melodic layers.
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Koxbox
Dragon Tales
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Astral Projection
The Astral Files
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Koxbox
U-Turn
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Eat Static
Prepare Your Spirit
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Eat Static
Back to Earth
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Caster
Black Sands (EP)
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By decade
Where psychedelic trance landed in each era.