The Best of 2001 Techno Music

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Contributors: Andranick Tanguiane, Fred Lerdahl,

Contents

Best Techno Albums of 2001
Best Techno Songs of 2001
Best Techno Artists of 2001

The Best of 2001 Techno Music – A list of the best techno tracks of 2001.

Best Techno Albums of 2001

In 2001, the best techno albums came from a variety of different artists and featured a range of styles. From the minimalist soundscapes of Pan Sonic to the progressive trance of Sasha & John Digweed, these are the year’s essential techno albums.

Pan Sonic – Kannon
The Finnish duo’s third album is a masterclass in minimal techno, combining skittering rhythms with eerie melodies and white noise. It’s a hypnotic and often unsettling listen, but one that rewards close attention.

Sasha & John Digweed – Northern Exposure
The second instalment in Sasha and John Digweed’s iconic DJ mix series is a triple-CD set that features some of the best progressive trance around. It’s an expertly-crafted journey through sound, with plenty of surprises along the way.

Dave Clarke – Red 2
On his second album, British techno legend Dave Clarke explores darker territory, with punishing industrial rhythms and thumping basslines. It’s not an easy listen, but it’s an essential document of early 21st century techno.

Vladislav Delay – Anima
Finnish artist Vladislav Delay presents four lengthy ambient pieces on his fourth album, each one slowly unfolding over its 20-minute runtime. It’s a beautifully understated record that reveals its secrets gradually.

Best Techno Songs of 2001

In no particular order, here are the best techno songs of 2001:

1. “Hardfloor – Acperience”
2. “Jeff Mills – The Bells”
3. “Plastikman – Spastik”
4. “Daft Punk – One More Time”
5. “Scotthardware – C-Bass (Clouds Bass Mix)”
6. “The Prodigy – No Good (Start the Dance)”
7. “Basement Jaxx – Where’s Your Head At?”
8. “Chemical Brothers – Star Guitar”
9. “Fatboy Slim – Star 69 (XXL Version)”
10. Plump DJs – Eargasm

Best Techno Artists of 2001

In 2001, the techno scene was thriving with a number of great artists releasing some of the best music in the genre. Here are some of the best techno artists of 2001:

-The Prodigy
-Underworld
-Fatboy Slim
-The Chemical Brothers
-Daft Punk
-Bjork