The albums that define
trance.
Our picks for where to start with trance — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top trance artists
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The trance essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Tiësto
Kaleidoscope
A vibrant blend of uplifting melodies and driving beats that encapsulates the essence of electronic dance music.
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Tiësto
A Town Called Paradise
A vibrant tapestry of euphoric beats and melodic hooks, merging progressive house with pop sensibilities.
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Flo Rida
My House
A euphoric blend of dance-pop and hip-hop, brimming with infectious hooks and energetic beats designed for celebration.
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Flo Rida
R.O.O.T.S.
A high-energy blend of pop rap and dance beats that propels listeners onto the dance floor with infectious hooks.
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Paul Oakenfold
A Lively Mind
A pulsating blend of trance beats and ethereal vocals creates an immersive sonic landscape that invites listeners to lose themselves in the rhythm.
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Paul Oakenfold
Bunkka
An electrifying blend of trance and electronic sounds, merging euphoric melodies with driving beats.
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Basshunter
The Bassmachine
Pulsating beats and energetic synths combine to create an exhilarating dancefloor experience that embodies the spirit of early 2000s Eurodance.
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Basshunter
Calling Time
A vibrant blend of infectious beats and catchy melodies that encapsulates the euphoric spirit of modern dance music.
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Blank & Jones
The Logic of Pleasure
A lush tapestry of melodies intertwines with hypnotic beats, creating immersive soundscapes perfect for introspection and dance alike.
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Blank & Jones
Nightclubbing
A blend of ethereal melodies and driving beats that encapsulates the essence of early 2000s trance music.
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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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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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Cosmic Gate
Sign of the Times
Euphoric melodies entwine with pulsating beats, crafting a transcendent journey through the realms of modern trance.
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Cosmic Gate
Start to Feel
A vibrant blend of euphoric melodies and driving beats, showcasing the duo's mastery of contemporary trance.
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Above & Beyond
Group Therapy
'Group Therapy' encapsulates the band’s signature sound and emotional range, making it ideal for newcomers. The album balances euphoric highs with introspective lows, inviting listeners on a transformative journey.
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Above & Beyond
Common Ground (Above & Beyond album)
Euphoric melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a rich tapestry of emotion and sound that defines modern trance.
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BT
Electronic Opus
A sweeping blend of lush electronic landscapes and emotive melodies that transcend genres, inviting listeners into a dreamlike state.
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BT
Morceau Subrosa
A sprawling ambient odyssey that intertwines ethereal soundscapes with intricate electronic textures, inviting deep introspection.
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Isao Tomita
Snowflakes Are Dancing
'Snowflakes Are Dancing' beautifully weaves together classical themes and electronic innovation, making it a quintessential example of Tomita's artistry. The album captures the essence of his sound while remaining engaging and evocative for first-time listeners.
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Infected Mushroom
B.P. Empire
Psychedelic soundscapes merge with complex rhythms, creating an immersive journey through electronic trance and progressive beats.
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Infected Mushroom
IM25
A vibrant fusion of psychedelic trance and electronic elements that transports listeners through hypnotic soundscapes.
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Gabriel & Dresden
Gabriel & Dresden
Euphoric melodies intertwine with immersive beats, creating a transcendent sonic landscape that defines the essence of modern trance.
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By decade
Where trance landed in each era.