Artist: 2 Unlimited Album: No Limits!

Year: 1993
Duration: 59:55

Breaking Through No Limits! - A of the Album of 2 Unlimited

Electronic dance music may have been popular in the 90s but nothing sparks nostalgia more than the beats of 2 Unlimited's No Limits! This 12-track album released in 1993 by the iconic duo, Ray Slijngaard and Anita Doth, embodied the very essence of the Eurodance genre that dominated nightclubs and MTV back in the day.
If you're a fan of their music, you know that 2 Unlimited's sound is a mix of techno, house, and rap. It was a huge hit in Europe and made its way to the US music charts. With that said, we're going to take a deep dive into their monumental album, No Limits! and see whether it still holds up after all these years.
First off, let's do a quick background on the group. 2 Unlimited hails from the Netherlands and was formed in 1991 by Belgian songwriters and producers Jean-Paul DeCoster and Phil Wilde. They took the music scene by storm when they released their debut single, Get Ready for This, which is still played in sports arenas worldwide.
The album, No Limits! was their second studio album and made its way to the top of the charts in multiple countries across the globe. The album was certified gold in the US, and it's one of the highest-selling dance albums of all time.
The album opens with No Limit, which was a massive hit that put them on the map. Its robust techno-inspired beat and catchy chorus are still an earworm to this day. The second track, Tribal Dance, is another bop that can get anyone on their feet. The album follows up with other noteworthy songs such as Faces, Let the Beat Control Your Body, and Murphy's Megamix.
If we're talking about the most innovative part of the album, it would be the bridge in The Power Age. It starts with a powerful rap by Ray Slijngaard, followed by a stripped-down beat that is entirely different from the rest of the album.
As good as the album is, it does have its flaws. Mysterious and Maximum Overdrive sound too similar to some of their other songs on the album. The lyrics of Contrast, on the other hand, sound out of place compared to the rest of the album.
No Limits! created a benchmark in the electronic dance music genre, and it still holds up to this day. Even though there are a few missteps in the album, it still showcased the unique sound that made 2 Unlimited the iconic duo they are today.
If you're looking to add some nostalgic beats to your dance playlist, then this album is a must-add. Don't let no limit be what holds you back; give this album a listen and enjoy the electronic dance music that started it all.