Carl Cox voted ‘Top DJ of the past 25 years’

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Mixmag asked its readers to nominate their top five dance tunes, acts and DJs of the past quarter century. You may be surprised by the results…

Carl Cox, techno workhorse and honorary Australian (well, almost), was crowned the top jock ahead of Fatboy Slim, Sasha, Pete Tong and Tiesto. “It’s a big honour to be considered the number one DJ after such a long time,” Cox told the mag. “I am very happy that people still enjoy my music and are still coming out to see me.”

Altogether now, “Lager, lager, lager…” Yes, Underworld’s Born Slippy got the nod for top dance tune, followed by Massive Attack’s seminal heartbreaker Unfinished Sympathy in the second spot. No prizes for guessing the top five dance acts, although some may contest the rankings. It’s Daft Punk who came out as number one, with Prodigy and Chemical Brothers awarded silver and bronze respectively. The pyramid’s power knows no bounds…

Top 5 dance tunes of the last 25 years

Underworld – Born Slippy
Massive Attack – Unfinished Sympathy
Stardust – Music Sounds Better With You
Energy 52 – Café Del Mar
Prodigy – Smack My Bitch Up

Top 5 dance acts of the last 25 years

Daft Punk
Prodigy
Chemical Brothers
Faithless
Underworld

Top 5 DJs of the last 25 years

Carl Cox
Fatboy Slim
Sasha
Pete Tong
Tiesto

Check out the videos from Mixmag’s iconic 25th anniversary cover photo-shoot, which brought together Daft Punk, Fatboy Slim, Basement Jaxx, LCD Soundsystem, The Prodigy, Underworld and so many more.

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coxdigweed says...

on May 21st, 2008

rightly so great choice

Spekman says...

on May 21st, 2008

Massive Attack – Unfinished Sympathy??? YUK....

jay_25 says...

on May 21st, 2008

well deserved by carl cox up there with some of the most consistent and most talented around

kone says...

on May 21st, 2008

Giddup PRODS!!!! nice to see them make 2 top fives, shame they missed out to daft

ezza69 says...

on May 21st, 2008

i dont think many people would argue too much about those results, thats as close as it gets imo

slym says...

on May 21st, 2008

pretty much spot on I reckon

rayjay says...

on May 21st, 2008

hahahahaha pete tong. you're kidding.

ewokie says...

on May 22nd, 2008

Pete Tong? lol

boxcar_saviour says...

on May 22nd, 2008

^ Pete Tong has probably done more than anyone for bringing quality dance music to the attention of a mainstream audience in the UK. His influence on dance music, particularly within the UK, can't be overstated. He may not be the greatest club DJ, but he's broken more tracks than anyone through his In New Music We Trust and Essential Selection radio shows.

latin_deluxe says...

on May 21st, 2008

Energy 52, havent heard that track in ages!! but its awesome....Carl Cox, yep the list is spot on. Can't wait for his next melbourne gig

primalstatik says...

on May 21st, 2008

Definately ROFL at Pete Tong

max the wondermutt says...

on May 23rd, 2008

I reacon Fluke have missed out big time... they are legends !!!

le-en says...

on May 24th, 2008

good work, for prodigy

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