The albums that define
uplifting trance.
Our picks for where to start with uplifting trance — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top uplifting trance artists
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The uplifting 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
45 RPM
Euphoric melodies intertwine with driving beats, crafting an immersive trance experience that defines the early 90s electronic landscape.
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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
A State of Trance 2014
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Armin van Buuren
Universal Religion Chapter 3
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Adjacent sounds
By decade
Where uplifting trance landed in each era.