The Top 100 Electronic Dance Music Tracks of All Time

The Top 100 Electronic Dance Music Tracks of All Time is a great resource for those looking to get into the genre or simply expand their knowledge.

Introduction

There are countless ways to define electronic dance music, but for the purposes of this list, we’ve defined it as music that was created with the intention of being danced to by a club-going audience. In other words, this is not ambient music or down-tempo music or even rock songs that happen to have a lot of electronic elements — this is music that was designed to get your body moving.

With that in mind, we’ve compiled a list of what we believe are the 100 greatest dance tracks of all time. We’ve tried to include something for everyone, so there are plenty of EDM subgenres represented here, from trance and house to dubstep and drum & bass. We’ve also included some classic disco and techno tracks for good measure.

So whether you’re looking for a new song to add to your workout playlist or just want to relive some good times at the club, we hope you enjoy our list of the top 100 electronic dance music tracks of all time.

The 1990s

As the 1990s dawned, so too did a new era in dance music. The rave culture of the late 1980s had seen a shift towards a more polished, professional sound, and the clubbing scene began to develop its own subgenres and fusions. House music continued to evolve, with Ibiza becoming the global epicenter for the genre, and techno also began to take on a new form, with Detroit innovators like Juan Atkins and Derrick May paving the way.

The 1990s was also the decade that saw dance music truly go global, as DJs and producers from all over the world began to make their mark on the scene. In the UK, jungle and drum & bass emerged as pioneering new genres, while in Europe trance began to take hold. In America, meanwhile, hip hop and R&B continued to exert a huge influence on dance music, with artists like Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson producing some of the biggest club anthems of all time.

As we head into the new millennium, electronic dance music is more popular than ever before. So whether you’re a fan of techno or house, jungle or trance, there’s sure to be something on this list for you.

The 2000s

The 2000s were a big decade for electronic music, with the rise of genres like dubstep and electro house. But it was also a decade that saw the rise of some of the biggest EDM tracks of all time. Here are the 100 best electronic dance music tracks of the 2000s, as chosen by Danceathon.

1. Daft Punk – “One More Time”
2. Moby – “Porcelain”
3. The Chemical Brothers – “Hey Boy Hey Girl”
4. Fatboy Slim – “Weapon of Choice”
5. Basement Jaxx – “Where’s Your Head At?”
6. The Prodigy – “Smack My Bitch Up”
7. Underworld – “Born Slippy .NUXX”
8. Justice – “D.A..N..C..E.”
9. LCD Soundsystem – “Daft Punk Is Playing At My House”
10. Hot Chip – “Over and Over”

The 2010s

The 2010s were a decade of big changes in the electronic dance music scene. We saw the rise of new genres like trap and future bass, and the fall of others like dubstep and hardstyle. But through it all, there were some tracks that stood out above the rest. Here are the 100 best electronic dance music tracks of the 2010s, as chosen by the editors of EDM.com.

1. “Bangarang” by Skrillex
2. “Levels” by Avicii
3. “Don’t Stop the Party” by The Black Eyed Peas
4. “Get Lucky” by Daft Punk
5. “I Could Be the One” by Avicii vs Nicky Romero
6. “Animals” by Martin Garrix
7. “Turn Down for What” by DJ Snake & Lil Jon
8. “Take Over Control” by Afrojack
9. “Alive” by Krewella
10. “Tsunami (Jump)” by DVBBS & Borgeous

Conclusion

We hope you enjoyed our list of the Top 100 Electronic Dance Music Tracks of All Time! We know it was tough to narrow it down to just 100, but we feel confident that these are the cream of the crop when it comes to EDM. From classics like Voodoo Ray and Only You to contemporary hits like Lean On and Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood, there’s something here for everyone.

Do you agree with our list? What are some of your favorite EDM tracks of all time? Let us know in the comments below!