Best Party Albums
Records to fill a floor.
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1DiscoveryDaft Punk
Discovery
A euphoric, nostalgic blend of house, disco and filtered French touch, home to 'One More Time' and 'Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger'. Glossy, joyful and impeccably sequenced. The duo's most beloved record.
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2StankoniaOutKast
Stankonia
A wildly inventive blend of funk, electro, gospel and rap that pushed Southern hip-hop into the future. 'B.O.B.' and 'Ms. Jackson' anchor it. Restless, joyful and ahead of its time.
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3ThrillerMichael Jackson
Thriller
The best-selling album of all time and a flawless run of pop, funk, rock and balladry produced with Quincy Jones. Every single became a standard, and the craft holds up decades on. The benchmark for mainstream pop ambition.
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4Purple RainPrince
Purple Rain
Equal parts soundtrack and statement, blending rock, funk, pop and gospel into Prince's commercial breakthrough. The title track and 'When Doves Cry' are era-defining. A dazzling display of a singular talent.
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5RenaissanceBeyoncé
Renaissance
A euphoric, house-and-disco dance record celebrating Black queer club culture. Bold and acclaimed. A late peak.
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6The ChronicDr. Dre
The Chronic
The album that defined G-funk, pairing Dre's laid-back, synth-heavy production with a young Snoop's effortless flow. Massively influential on 1990s West Coast rap. Smooth, menacing and endlessly sampled.
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7The Fat of the LandThe Prodigy
The Fat of the Land
A loud, aggressive crossover smash that took rave energy to rock audiences. 'Firestarter' and 'Breathe' lead it. A defining big-beat record.
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8CrossJustice
Cross
Maximalist, distorted French electro-house, brash and thrilling. 'D.A.N.C.E.' anchors it. A defining dance record of the late 2000s.
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9SettleDisclosure
Settle
A polished, soulful debut that revived UK house for a new generation, full of vocal hooks. Slick and danceable. A modern dance staple.