The Best English Electronic Dance Music Songs

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Looking for the best English electronic dance music songs? Look no further! We’ve got you covered with our top picks.

Introduction

The best English electronic dance music songs come from a variety of artists and genres. Whether you are looking for an upbeat song to get you moving or a slow, mellow song to help you relax, there is sure to be an electronic dance music song out there for you.

English electronic dance music has been around for decades, with early pioneers such as Kraftwerk and Yellow Magic Orchestra paving the way for a new style of music. In the 1990s, the genre exploded in popularity with artists such as The Prodigy and The Chemical Brothers achieving mainstream success.

Today, there are countless English electronic dance music artists making great songs. Here are just a few of the best English electronic dance music songs out there.

What is Electronic Dance Music?

Electronic dance music is a genre of music that is typically played in nightclubs, festivals, and outdoor events. It is characterized by a repetitive sound that is often accompanied by synthesizers and drum machines.

The first electronic dance music songs were created in the early 1970s, but the genre did not gain popularity until the 1980s. In the 1990s, electronic dance music became mainstream, with artists such as The Prodigy and Fatboy Slim achieving commercial success.

Today, there are many different subgenres of electronic dance music, including trance, techno, house, and drum and bass.

The Best English Electronic Dance Music Songs

Are you a fan of electronic dance music? If so, you’re in luck. In this article, we’ll be taking a look at some of the best EDM songs in existence. Whether you’re a fan of the genre or not, we’re sure you’ll find something you enjoy on this list.

“Breathe” – The Prodigy

“Breathe” is a song by English electronic music group The Prodigy. It was released as their debut single on 12 May 1992, through XL Recordings, and peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart in June that year.

“Smack My Bitch Up” – The Prodigy

“Smack My Bitch Up” is a song by the English electronic dance music group The Prodigy. It was released as the lead single from their third studio album, The Fat of the Land, on 30 June 1997 by XL Recordings in the United Kingdom and Maverick Records in the United States. The song caused considerable controversy upon its release; it was banned from many radio stations and attracted criticism for its lyrical content, which was interpreted as misogynistic and violent. Despite this, the song was a commercial success, peaking at number one on the UK Singles Chart, number two in Iceland and Ireland, and number five in Australia and New Zealand.

In 1998, “Smack My Bitch Up” won a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance. The song’s title is taken from a line in the movie Withnail & I (1987).

“Voodoo People” – The Prodigy

“Voodoo People” is a song by English electronic dance music group The Prodigy. It was released as their sixth single on 12 September 1994, through XL Recordings, and appears on the album Music for the Jilted Generation. The song peaked at number six on the UK Singles Chart. In October 2011, NME placed it at number 155 on its list “150 Best Tracks of the Past 15 Years”.

” Firestarter” – The Prodigy

“Firestarter” is a song by English electronic dance music group The Prodigy. It was released on 1 March 1996 as the first single from their album The Fat of the Land. The song was written and produced by Liam Howlett. Maxim Reality provides vocals on the track. “Firestarter” peaked at number three on both the UK Singles Chart and the New Zealand Singles Chart, number eight on the Dutch Top 40, number nine on the Belgian Ultratip Flanders chart, and number 10 in Ireland. In Australia, it reached number 14 on the ARIA Charts and was certified platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA).

The song’s music video, directed by Walter Stern, features footage of a young girl setting fire to a rubbish bin in an abandoned office block. It caused controversy upon its release, due to its violence and references to child abuse.

“One More Time” – Daft Punk

“One More Time” is a song by the French electronic music duo Daft Punk. It was first released on October 23, 2000, and was later included on their album Discovery. The song peaked at number one on the French Singles Chart, becoming Daft Punk’s second and last number-one single in France. In 2001, a remixed version of the song was released in the United States and peaked at number 87 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The song is credited with helping bring popularity to electronic dance music and has been praised by many critics. In 2010, it was voted by Mixmag readers as the greatest dance record of all time. In 2013, Rolling Stone listed it as one of “The 100 Greatest Songs of All Time”.

“Around the World” – Daft Punk

“Around the World” is a song by French electronic music duo Daft Punk. The song was written by the duo and released as a single in 1997. It appears on their debut album, Homework (1997). The song peaked at number one in the United Kingdom, Denmark, Finland, Hong Kong, Ireland, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore and Spain. In the United States, it peaked at number 97 on the Billboard Hot 100.

“Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger” – Daft Punk

“Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger” is a song by the French electronic duo Daft Punk. The single was first released on 13 October 2001. The song’s verse incorporates a vocal riff inspired by the 1979 disco hit “Bad Girls” by American funk band Hamilton Bohannon.

Daft Punk wanted to write a song that embodied the positive messages of the title. The title is a reference to a motto adopting the situationist philosophy of “constant self-improvement”, which ultimately leads to surpassing one’s previous accomplishments. In the album version of the song, after each iteration of the chorus, a voice can be heard chanting “work it harder, make it better, do it faster, makes us stronger”.

Conclusion

In conclusion, these are some of the best English electronic dance music songs that you can listen to. Some of them are old and some are new, but all of them are worth a listen. Whether you’re looking for something to get you pumped up for a party or just want to relax and enjoy some good music, these songs will definitely do the trick.

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