A thorough guide to Hall of Fame EDM albums and classic dance music masterpieces

What You WantBoys Noize

BOYS NOIZE – What You Want ‘OUT OF THE BLACK Album’ (Official Audio)

Boys Noize is an electro unit from Germany.

Active since the 2000s and considered mid-career in the EDM scene, they feature a distinctly German sound rooted in techno’s long history.

At the same time, each album seems to ramp up the aggression, and on Out of the Black they seize listeners’ hearts with intensely distorted sounds.

Good Day ft. DJ Snake & ElliphantYellow Claw

Yellow Claw – Good Day ft. DJ Snake & Elliphant [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Los Amsterdam is the second album by the popular electro group Yellow Claw.

True to the style that earned them overwhelming support on dance floors with trap music, this release also features a lineup of many guests, including DJ Snake.

AnimalsMartin Garrix

Martin Garrix – Animals (Official Video)

Martin Garrix is the next-generation star from the EDM powerhouse, the Netherlands.

As of 2017, he’s still only 21 and incredibly young, yet he’s already released many hit songs and a best-of album, “EDMXXL: The Best Of.” Beyond the quality of his tracks, his sweet looks have made him hugely popular with women.

In any case, the momentum coming out of the Netherlands is amazing.

Blood RedFeed Me

Feed Me – Feed Me’s Big Adventures – Blood Red (Original Mix) [HD]

Feed Me is a dubstep/EDM producer from London.

Standing alongside Deadmau5 and Skrillex, he’s a leading figure in the “heavy” side of EDM.

A particularly notable album is Feed Me’s Big Adventure, a seamlessly flowing collection of hard progressive house.

Where Are Ü Now” with Justin BieberJack Ü

Skrillex and Diplo – “Where Are Ü Now” with Justin Bieber (Official Video)

Jack Ü is the album “Skrillex & Diplo Present Jack Ü” by the duo Jack Ü, formed by popular DJs Skrillex and Diplo.

Both are known for their aggressive dance music, and this album is packed with intense dance tunes that showcase the synergistic effect of their styles.

While multiple singers are featured as guest vocalists on the album, the standout is Justin Bieber, who delivers a delicate vocal performance.

Sad MachinePorter Robinson

Porter Robinson – Sad Machine (Lyric Video)

Porter Robinson, America’s top young producer.

He’s known for tracks that emphasize melancholy, and he’s also famous as a Japanese otaku, using anime in his music videos.

His album “Worlds” is a critically acclaimed masterpiece that has garnered major attention, including being chosen as a sub-headliner at Coachella, one of the largest rock festivals in the United States.

Seeya (feat. Colleen D’Agostino)deadmau5

Deadmau5 – Seeya (feat. Colleen D’Agostino) (1080p) || HD

EDMの界隈では大御所に数えてもいい存在、Deadmau5。そんな彼の問題作が「While（1<2）」彼はEDMブームが起きる前から活動してきており、EDMブームに対して嫌悪感を度々表明している。そんな態度が音楽に現れたのがこのアルバム。それまでのストレートなハウスミュージックから一変して、静寂と激しさを使い分けた緊迫感あるアルバム。パーティーチューンはあまりなく、内面の苛立ちや怒りを音楽に現した名盤だ。