We will never forget the collective head-scratch moment that hit Ultra Music Festival in Miami when Avicii first debuted this song. Replace the piano with acoustic guitar and it could totally be one of those cross-genre hits. Listening to this tune today, we can hear a lot of that country-western influence just begging to bubble up to the surface. It was a total smash, charting in 22 countries and hitting four Billboard charts, peaking the US Dance Clubs list before it was finished.ĭid you even realize “Fade Into Darkness” predates “Levels?” Sometimes we forget there was an Avicii before that song took over the whole world. Fun fact: the instrumental version once featured a sample of Justice's seminal anthem “D.A.N.C.E.,” though the sample was removed for the final version fans know and love. This song flickers between indulgently sweet and absolutely bangerific. This hook became one of the most recognizable melodies of 2012 almost instantly. This was one of those songs that, even if you acted like you didn't like it at the time, you find yourself fist pumping to in no time.Ĥ. Maybe it's also partially nostalgia for 2011 when everyone was first swept up in Avicii mania. It just gives us a warm, cozy feeling listening to it. There's something so undeniable about this pumping beat, this misty melody, and Swedish singer Salem Al Fakir's smoky vocals. Now six years after its release, you can hear how influential its been to every damn feel-good house song that came after. It charted in 20 countries and reached number one on the Billboard Dance Clubs Songs list. Yet, we all remember “Seek Bromance” as one of the best songs in Avicii's catalog. This classic jam is so old school that Avicii wasn't even called Avicii when it was released - he was still known as Tim Berg. Fair warning, the music video is liable to make you cry. Singer Dan Tyminski brings the heavy bluegrass element over Avicii's four-on-the-floor and brightly glowing synths. You've never heard such glistening country pop as you have on True, and “Hey Brother” is one of the twangiest dance floor favorites to ever grace the festival circuit. The record features Swedish singer-songwriter Sandro Cavazza who Avicii also remixed and included on his EP.Īvicii's album True was really out to show the world just how inclusive dance music could be. 'Without You' arrives on Avicii's six-track EP Avīci (01) and sports a catchy melody with zippy synths reminiscent of his country-pop sound.
Maybe that's because it's technically a remix of a song from French band Cassius and, you know, hipsters love French music.Ĩ. Even hipster DJs were dropping this one every week when it came out.
It might not have charted as strong as some other Avicii songs, but it's definitely a crowd favorite. This track is a super disco inferno, hunk of burning dance floor glory.
If you've never heard this deep cut, definitely give it a go.ĩ. It samples Break Machine's 1983 track “Street Dance,” which explains that retro flair. It's got a harder edge than most of his compositions and a decidedly '80s tropical tinge, like neon palm trees on a Miami Vice set. It only charted in the Netherlands, but it's one of the producer's most unique pieces to date. This 2011 tune isn't as famous as some other Avicii songs. Here’s a list of the 10 best Avicii songs to date. It's hard to argue with great, catchy pop music and he's made some of the dance world's best. You just can't really knock the guy for anything (unless your deadmau5, but he knocks everyone). He took Etta James' already iconic 'Something's Got a Hold on Me' vocals on and turned them into a generational anthem for 'Levels.' He's released bunches of international hits, but even his deeper cuts resonate across the spectrum of listeners.Įven when he's being cheesy, it's the kind of cheese you wanna cover your fries in and just give yourself heartburn shoving down your own throat. This ranking is based on worldwide chart performance, YouTube views, sales certifications and as many online polls as I could find.īorn Tim Bergling, Avicii is the only DJ who could mix Country-Western styles with EDM and not just get away with it but find smashing success. Avicii's net proceeds from the album will go to the nonprofit Tim Bergling Foundation and the purposes it will work for, among other things, to prevent mental illness and suicide. Avicii may have retired from touring, he may have just announced a break with his long-time manager who helped make him a superstar and he may be one of the most media-shy DJs on the planet Earth, but the 27-year-old Swede is and will always be one of the most recognizable and omnipotent electronic dance producers the genre has ever seen.ġ1 days ago The album, titled TIM, will be released on 6th June.
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