Get in the Groove with Classic Albums: The World's Eurobeat – Recommended Popular Tracks
Eurobeat is a genre that gained popularity as a mainstream form of dance music in the 1980s.
Although the boom overseas lasted only until the early 1990s at most, in Japan it has been loved for a long time, with Eurobeat being used widely across many types of media up through the 2000s.
This time, we’re introducing some classic Eurobeat tracks!
From songs everyone has heard at least once to timeless hits covered by Japanese artists—check out this curated selection of must-hear classics!
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[Grooving with Classic Albums] Eurobeat from Around the World: Recommended Popular Tracks (21–30)
Running In the 90sMAX COVERI
It’s a thrilling, up-tempo Eurobeat track.
Max Coveri isn’t the name of a single musician, but an artist moniker that’s been carried on across generations.
It’s perfect as driving BGM, too! Just be careful not to speed under the influence of its high-energy sound! It’s widely known in Japan thanks to being included on the soundtrack of the popular racing manga Initial D, and it’s one of the most popular tracks in particular.
Dreamin’ of YouLolita
Lolita is a popular Eurobeat artist.
Lolita isn’t a single performer; it’s a name used by multiple artists—something like a hereditary stage name in kabuki.
One of the most celebrated tracks under the Lolita name is “Dreamin’ of You.” It’s hugely popular in Japan and was loved by many young people as background music for Para Para, which was all the rage in the 2000s.
If you lived through that era, you’ve probably heard it at least once!
Over Drive (High Power Remix)m.o.v.e
m.o.v.e is a Eurobeat group that represents Japan.
Thanks to their track “Over Drive (High Power Remix)” being used as a theme song in the popular anime Initial D—and the show’s popularity—the group gained international recognition.
For that reason, this is a famous song known worldwide, and we’re presenting it here as part of global Eurobeat.
It’s a fast-tempo track with the energetic drive that’s quintessential to Eurobeat.
Be sure to check it out.
Crazy For YouVanessa
About twenty-some years ago, I edited a cassette tape filled only with my favorite Eurobeat tracks, and this song was the one that closed it out.
Personally, I think this track is the best of the best in Eurobeat.
This is Eurobeat, distilled into a single song.
Give Me UpMichael Fortunati
This song was covered by a Japanese idol group, and that’s how I first came to know it.
I remember thinking it didn’t sound like a typical idol track and felt unusually profound, and when I found out it was a cover, it all made sense.
Early Eurobeat songs were often covered by Japanese artists.
No Limit2 Unlimited
2 Unlimited is a group formed by Belgian music producer Jean-Paul De Coster and Phil Wilde, who was active in the hardcore techno unit T99.
Hugely popular in Belgium’s electronic music scene, the group had a major influence on New Beat, which is closely connected to late-1980s Eurobeat.
One of their signature tracks is No Limit.
Reflecting the members’ hardcore techno background, it’s a compelling piece featuring a punchy melody that feels like a mix of Eurobeat and psychedelic trance.
No! Mr Boom BoomBodyheat
This is an irresistible track whose intro repeats the same motif while gradually growing richer and richer.
It’s so long you start to wonder when the song will actually begin, and even when another melody joins in, the vocals still don’t come.
That feeling of being teased is the best part.