It wasn't all bad. It really wasn't. There was some fantastic stuff from the trance era.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhunihL9vjs

Oliver Lieb is pretty much the greatest exponent of the trance genre. His Spicelab project created it's greatest artist album (A Day on Our Planet)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtrRfqE9YvU

A really lovely bit of classic with those subtle, cheeky acid chords guiding you throughout the track.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sE0mzrzcOwo

One of the best dance singles ever released. Just completely perfect.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cXMnZ2vrx8

Verging in to more epic territory (minefield init) this track just about stays on the good side. Never building too much, but with a sense of progression throughout the whole track.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsMxNr7cPrs

Something more modern, a fantastic build up and just a really lovely track.