Ibiza Anthems - 2005

2005 was a political year in Ibiza and making the news first was the controversial move of Defected, from El Divino to Pacha. And to make the feud a little more interesting, there was a new player in town ... Ibiza Town in fact ... as Penelope set up shop just down the road from Pacha. There was more chaos in September, when Penelope, Pacha, Privilege and Amnesia were forced to close at the legal hour of 6 am, with many lost clubbers looking for a lost hour of partying. Chaos aside, it was a very successful year for everyone and the Brit tourists were back in force. And of course, this year was once again full of amazing tunes, with a darker flavour: as songs slimmed down and became more minimal and tech-influenced. The German techno sound out of Frankfurt led the way.

Discopolis - Lifelike & Kris Menace
A beast of a track that was unleashed to everyone in Ibiza clubland this year. But instead of running scared in all directions, the deep bass and funk overtones meant that we gave it a happy home in our hearts and named it Fido. Probably.

My Washing Machine - SIKK
With a washing machine that doesn't work, this tune was always going to be dirty. But none-the-less, it wasn't too filthy for the Space massive to embrace it fully ... sweat stains or not.

Mandarin Girl - Booka Shade
A great year for Booka Shade also saw them release this little baby. Totally addictive and driving techno that you just never want to end. Ever. One of our favourite dance tracks since the invention of the needle.

Body Language - Mandy ft. Booka Shade
Anthem of the Summer - Booka Shade (in collaboration with Mandy this time) ruled 2005.

Bitch - Dave Mc Cullen
Super simple and absolutely brilliant track. Killer bassline gets everyone up and dancing.

Love Generation - Bob Sinclair
This man is a genius. Has more songs in this list than anyone else. This song ruled Ibiza and later ruled the charts all over the world. Proving that quality house always has a place in everyone's hearts.

Rej - Ame
Minimal techno at it's best from this German producer and surely a track that will be hitting the dancefloors for many years to come. Wonderfully gritty yet with such an angelic melody. Awesome.

Mr Brightside - The Killers
What a tune - we love it that in midst of all the minimal, a song like this can still be the anthem of the Summer for so many.