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
Parade of the Athletes
An electrifying blend of euphoric melodies and driving beats designed to energize and uplift dance floors worldwide.
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Tiësto
Forbidden Paradise 4: High as a Kite
A euphoric blend of acid house beats and melodic progressions that capture the essence of mid-90s dance culture.
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Basshunter
The Early Bedroom Sessions
A kaleidoscope of pulsating beats and catchy melodies that encapsulate early 2010s electronic dance music.
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Basshunter
The Bassmachine
Pulsating synths and infectious beats create an exhilarating soundscape perfect for dance floors.
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Paul Oakenfold
Perfecto Presents: Travelling
A seamless journey through expansive trance landscapes, blending euphoric melodies with deep, driving rhythms.
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Paul Oakenfold
Global Underground 007: New York
A vibrant tapestry of trance, merging euphoric melodies with deep, pulsating rhythms that capture the essence of late '90s nightlife.
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Above & Beyond
Anjunabeats Volume 12
A vibrant tapestry of melodic trance, blending euphoric synths with driving beats that elevate the spirit.
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Above & Beyond
Group Therapy
Euphoric melodies intertwine with emotive vocals, crafting an immersive trance experience that resonates deeply with listeners.
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BT
Electronic Opus
A lush tapestry of emotive melodies and intricate beats that redefine electronic soundscapes.
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BT
Morceau Subrosa
A sprawling ambient journey that weaves intricate soundscapes with deep emotional resonance.
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Infected Mushroom
B.P. Empire
Psychedelic soundscapes intertwine with pulsating beats, creating a surreal auditory journey through electronic trance.
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Infected Mushroom
IM25
A vibrant fusion of psychedelic trance and Middle Eastern rhythms, creating an immersive auditory experience.
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Paul van Dyk
The Politics of Dancing
A vibrant fusion of euphoric melodies and pulsating rhythms that captures the essence of early 2000s trance.
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Paul van Dyk
Hands on in Between
An enchanting blend of melodic trance and progressive beats, creating an uplifting auditory experience.
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Markus Schulz
Buenos Aires '13
A euphoric blend of progressive trance and melodic elements that transports listeners to an unforgettable nightlife experience.
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Markus Schulz
Los Angeles '12
An expansive journey through progressive trance, blending ethereal melodies with driving beats and intricate soundscapes.
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Groove Coverage
Covergirl
Euphoric trance beats intertwine with emotive vocals, creating a vibrant dancefloor experience.
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Groove Coverage
Riot on the Dancefloor
Energetic trance beats fuse with euphoric melodies, creating a vibrant soundtrack for the dancefloor.
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Kotoko
Uzu-Maki
A vibrant blend of J-pop and trance, interwoven with whimsical melodies and infectious energy.
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Kotoko
Epsilon no Fune
A vibrant fusion of J-pop and techno, driven by infectious melodies and playful energy.
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Cosmic Gate
Sign of the Times
Euphoric melodies entwine with driving beats, creating an expansive soundscape that embodies the essence of trance.
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Cosmic Gate
Start to Feel
Euphoric trance melodies intertwine with anthemic vocals, creating a vibrant sonic landscape perfect for dance floors.
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Loreen
Ride
Euphoric melodies and introspective lyrics intertwine, creating an atmospheric soundscape that invites both dance and reflection.
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Loreen
Nude
A vibrant fusion of dance-pop and electropop that pulses with emotional depth and introspective lyrics.
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