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Join Us - reviewed on 04/29/2000 Artist: LIGHTORCE Label: 2000 Dos Or Die / Fairlight Records (Germany) Style: EuroTrance Index: 333.0905.2 |
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Finally the debut album
from LIGHTFORCE. Group has been already well noticed in the DANCE scene
after releasing two singles "Join Us"
and "Take Your Time (The Riddle '99)".
If you heard the singles your apetite was probably spiced up. Sp, here
is the main course. Album contains 15 tracks including both forementioned
titles (each in two versions). The group records in EUROTRANCE
but also you will find other flavors of DANCE
genres. Featured TRANCE sound in this album is rather mellow. No, it's
not a critique, just a statement. There are however tracks that are
very dynamic and falls into PROGRESSIVE-TRANCE
like the title one "Join Me".
If you look for NRG/TRANCE with cosmic
feel check "Passion Lights The Way".
This beatifully arranged fare brings back also DREAM
dance with deliciously crafted piano section and sopran female vocal.
Very, very nice. In the same mood is also "Dream
Of The Dolphin". This has something from ABBA, KOSMONOVA,
KAI TRACID stuck in one pile. "Evening
Falls" starts almost like RICHI M and contains a
female vocal that reminds me ENYA, but sang faster. For fast
TECHNO I suggest you "Outa
Space". This fare has fast beat, computerized male vocal
and great synths work. Another fast tune "Fantasy"
falls into TECHNO-HOUSE with
DREAM elements. Beatifully done tune, with dramatic orchestration
and haunting female vocals. Seems like LIGHTFORCE couldn't resist
the temptation of making an "Asian-sound" track like WATERGATE
did with "Sound Of Asia". LIGHTFORCE's
"Asian Spirit" is very well done
and TRIBAL sound generated by featured
instruments is quite original. Group also attempted BREAK-BEAT
in "Get Ready", not exactly MUSIC
INSTRUCTOR I would say, yet still quite impressive and in my opinion
better. The album is closed by "Millenium Dance", a slow,
majestic track lasting more than 11 minutes!!! Beatiful slow
DANCE. Taking together this LIGHTFORCE
debut album should be a hit! With variety of genres and impressive sound
spectrum this album should be part of collection for fans of TRANCE
and TECHNO sound. I prepared mix containing
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On November 13, 1991
first single by U 96, "Das Boot"
was released. Ten years later we got "Das
Boot 2001". If you are serious TECHNO
collector, U 96, the project of Alex Christensen is
a classic! Starting with "Das Boot",
U 96 pushed the TECHNO scene to
forefront of DANCE. This project released 16 singles and 4 albums
within last 10 years. "Best of 1991-2001"
is the 5th album and summarizes U 96 achievements. You will
find in this album almost all singles either in their original versions
or revamped to 2000's sound. Many of songs went to the top of TECHNO
charts all over the Europe. Alex did the music for American
movie "Cyberstorm" featuring Christina Applegate
and James Marshall. So the list is long, but even more, music
speaks for itself. Tracks like "Love Sees
No Colour", "Night In Motion" on recorded with
Daisy Dee "Love Religion",
were fusing TECHNO sound with popular
at that time EURODANCE style. The pick
of group activity was middle of 90's and last two singles "Energie"
and "Beweg Dich Baby"
were released in 1998. Both were more ELECTRO
BEAT oriented with style completely shifted. The revamped "Das
Boot 2001" brought current TRANCE/PROGRESSIVE sound to
it. Does it mean, the group is back? I hope so! Alex is talented writer
and producer who recently was busy producing other acts. I hope he
finally found time for his original baby. For now, you have a chance
to admire his post production, and I hope many of you that are not
familiar with the group sound will find it fascinating and refreshing.
For sound sampler I picked 7 tracks from the frist CD containing my
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Trilenium - reviewed on 04/10/2000 Artist: SASH! Label: 2000 Edel Records (Germany) Style: EuroTrance Index: 0108592XIT |
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The new album by SASH!
is out. Highly anticipated release from this artist is truly a gem.
Your waiting is handsomely rewarded. 14 tracks recorded in various shades
of TRANCE and TECHNO
are breathtaking. Most of the music is written by Sascha Lappesen
(SASH! himself), Thomas Alison and Ralf Kappener.
Right from the beginning album takes to the cosmic world of SASH!
The very first song "Rock The Block"
starts as mysterious EURO-TRANCE with dark
male vocals provided by Michel "Armeer" Williams followed
by angelic female voice of Deborah Cameron. The synthesizers
strings are plain incredible and beat is just out of space. Truly a
top notch dance track to die for, I am speechless. If you liked the
"Encore Une Fois" the debut SASH!
single you wil lbe happy to learn that Sabine Ohmes, the original
female voice in "Encore..." is
back in "Le Soleil Noir". This
track is quite different from "Encore..."
with faster beat and even better synths. This wonderful EURO-TRANCE
fare gradually progresses like in high action movie. Oh my! Another
thrilling experience you will go thru, when you will listen that one.
Also Tina Cousins is back in "Just
Around The Hill" , a contemporary POP
track. This one is rather slower but has outstanding orchestration and
warm feeling. Speaking of POP there is
also another dynamic track recorded in edge of POP/HOUSE
"Tell Me Now" with voice provided
by CA$H. Little bit different from SASH! mainstream, but
still very well done. For more TECHNO sound
if you will, try "Trilenium",
the title song. Great beat and synth line in this one. Dramatic NRG
sound mixed with GOSPEL is in "Halleluja".
SASH! also gives himself for EURO
fans, his "Together Again" is
a masterpiece of EURODANCE. Female vocalist:
Bla Ojne delivered powerful vocal and synths amazed me again.
Of course "Adelante" is in here
as well in it's extended chilling version. The album is closing with
AFTER HOURS track "Chill
Out No.1". This one features flutes, sound of natures etc.
Perfect finish to calm you down after your dance experience. Truly a
release not to be missed. I probably need no further to convince you
of the album's outstanding value. SASH! again proves that he
is a leading artist in electronic dance scene. I had hard time to make
a sound sampler, but I hope it will give you an idea. I picked 6 amazing
songs at little bit longer fragments than usually and mixed them together.
I hope label and artist will forgive me, but I had to give them extended,
so you could fully enjoy the beauty of this album. Buy it to support
the artist and label. Enjoy the sound and run for it! For more info about the artist, please visit home webpage at www.edel.de/sash |
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is quite fascinating event. Six TRANCE
projects: TAUCHER, SCHILLER, TALLA 2XLC, DJ MELLOW-D, ATB and
SUNBEAM decided to unite their talents and released originally
two singles: "The First Rebirth"
following by "Ready To Flow".
Both were very well received. So here we have all the guys joined
together in double CD album featuring phenomenal TRANCE
and TECHNO tunes. Several tracks in this
album are already well known like those two mentioned above, yet many
other found their debut on this album. ATB among other tunes
presents his "Tune". Quite
happy TRANCE I would say. It progresses
very well to become a FULL blown wonder with great synths arrangements
and electronic vocals. While I enjoyed virtually all tracks from both
CD, I favored SUNBEAM the most. Several songs by this project
are featured. On first CD you will find two of them: "Phoenix"
and "Infusion". Both are truly
incredible. The first one is featuring beatifully soaring TRANCE
instrumental and angelic strings that are simply exceptional. The
second one is gorgeous intrumental DREAM/TRANCE
fare that circuit mavens are going to flip for this. Second CD features
three other songs by this formation: "Outside
World" that is group's long time anthem, as well as "Ten"
and "Purple". All of them are
powerful and impressive productions. Even if I concentrated a bit
on SUNBEAM all members of TRANCE ALLSTARS project did
extremely well. It is really hard for me to single out what tunes
are better. Most of them are great, but be awared that not all of
them will be exactly what you consider as plain TRANCE.
For instance TAUCHER's "Lucky Star"
that is in fact TRANCE fare has the "Cabaret"
feeling into it, caused mostly by female vocals. Quite interesting
twist to the genre I might say. SCHILLER's "Die
Wirklichkeit" is beatifully crafted slower tune with haunting
piano section. Truly an outstanding after hour tune. ATB's
"Klangwelt" is totally different
from what we used to have from him. It's hybrid of ELECTRO
BEAT with INDUSTRIAL sound. Another
twist! Taken together both CDs have to find the room in your TRANCE
collection. No matter what it is almost impossible to find production
by all the featured artists in one cd. So here is ths unique opportunity
to own such fine collection of spectacular fares. I picked 8 tracks
from both CDs and mixed them together, so you can have some feeling
on what you are getting. Keep in mind though they are only 8 out of
36, so th only way to get the whole picture is to get this set for
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Who Needs Guitars Anyway? - reviewed on 04/01/2000 Artist: ALICE DEEJAY Label: 2000 Violent Music (Holland)/Universal Records(USA) Style: Trance Index: 012 157 672-2 |
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ALICE DEEJAY is
another project of Danski & DJ Delmundo (VENGABOYS).
The song "Better Off Alone" took
the dance floor by storm. At that time the project could be considered
as a "one hit" wonder. Not anymore, after another single "Back
In My Life" and now the album, group is finding a permanent
position among most sought DANCE acts.
ALICE DEEJAY are Judy, Gaby and Jane that
do vocals. You can see all of them in video clip I posted in VIDEO
SECTION. Rumours that the album is coming out was flying for
several weeks and now we have it released. Incredibly enough it was
first released in the U.S.A. by Universal Records !!! No kidding! I
am not sure who in Universal Records is responsible for pulling this
out, but I would like to give kudos to whomever they are. THANK YOU!!!
The album indeed is very good, and if you like forementioned singles,
you will like the rest. Tracks in this album were written by several
people. Of course Danski & Delmundo did their parts on tracks
like: "Everything Begins With An E"
or the title song "Who Needs Guitars Anyway?".
Both interestingly arranged TRANCE tunes,
both instrumental. The latter one has angelic piano section embedded
that gives additional feeling into it. I was extremely pleased with
tracks written by one of the legends of Dutch TECHNO
scene: Van der Kuy. I always admired his music. He gave a lot.
In "Elements of Love" female
vocals are fused with amazing TRANCE strings.
Geez! This one is hot. His "Waiting For Your
Love" gave more TECHNO touch
yet the TRANCE synths are distinct. Same
goes to "I Can See" and the final
song "Alice Deejay". Another
writers: Pronti & Kalmani that brought two first ALICE
DEEJAY's song are back as well. They did three titles: "Celebrate
Our Love", "Will I Ever"
and "Fairytales" First two have
clear resemblance to original singles. WOW! Rhythmic tune with great
beat and stunning melodic line, you should fall for. The third one is
done in ENIGMA-style. When mentioning writers I cannot forget
about Maes & Gielen who wrote two other titles: "The
Lonely One" and "No More Lies"
both very dynamic. Taken together this album is filled with tunes that
can easily stand themselves as singles. Truly an outstanding release. I
am sure many European fans will rush to order it from US-based stores,
before the album will appear in Europe. Unsusal, isn't it? For sound
sampler I have chosen brande new six tracks from this album and mixed
them together. Enjoy! For more info about the artist, please visit their webpage at www.alicedeejay.com |
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So, here it is! Another
AQUA album and again released in the US by MCA Records, the label
that brought AQUA to the US. This is so called ENHANCED CD.
It contains both an album and multimedia part where you can learn more
about the group, the story behind featured tracks, take a look at various
pictures of the group, watch video to "Cartoons
Heroes", install AQUA wallpaper or even play Fighter
game. Cool features. But let's look closer to the album. The group remained
faithful to BUBBLE-GUM but lyric-wise
they matured. The first track featured on this CD is their current hit
"Cartoon Heroes". This is really
fun track to listen to. Compares POP and BUBBLE into one rhythmic dance
stomper.. Truly a hit record. If you look for more hits to come, the
CD is quite full of them. For instance "Around
The World" done in ABBA-sque style. The group really did
a good job in this one. Great DANCE tune.
AQUA is in experimenting mood in this album. For instance "Freaky
Friday" starts as COUNTRY tune
to become fully blown POP/NRG wonder. If
you need to slow down "We Belong To The Sea"
or "Aquarius" will do the job
very well. If you need some LATINO touch (the style that is very popular
nowadays) go and listen "Cuba Libre".
If you need to get some thrills "Halloween"
is way to go. Starting almost like intro to "Phantom Of The Opera"
soon transforms to another NRG beauty,
with dramatic vocals and interesting melodic line. The album ends with melancholic yet DANCE track "Goodbye To The Circus" in which group is promising to come back. Entire album is indeed
very well done. No matter if you love or hate the group, all of you
who likes DANCE music should enjoy it.
I am pretty amazed how good they are now keeping both the original sound
yet giving to it new dimensions, new sides, showing how talented all
artists, producers and writers are. For sound sampler I have chosen
six tracks from this album and mixed them together. Enjoy! For more info about the group, please visit their webpage at www.aqua.dk |
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The Platinum Album - reviewed on 03/21/2000 Artist: VENGABOYS Label: 2000 Violent Music (Holland) Style: Bubble Gum/Pop/EuroTrance Index: 9220332 |
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So the new album by this
group is out. I am sure many of you were waiting for this release, since
the worldwide popularity of the group is significant. You should be
familiar with two tracks already: "Shalala
Lala" and "Kiss (When The Sun
Don't Shine" that were released on singles. The first one
was recorded in sort of EURO-REGGAE style
while the other one was more characteristic for group BUBBLE
GUM mixed with POP style. The album
contains all together 10 tracks, and be prepared for more TRANCE sound
that is present. Quite unusual for the original mixes coming from the
group. Well... not only that though. Two tracks out of 10 are plain
instrumantal. The first one: "48 Hours"
is recorded as hybrid of DREAM and TRANCE!
(no kidding). You will love the orchestration, interestingly arranged
strings and rhythm picking up at later point. Second, also a wonderful
instrumental track "Opus 3 In D#"
is recorded in more progressive TRANCE.
If you like the style, you will die! Beatifully done angelic strings
galloping throughout the track lasting 7+ minutes. This is definately
a club monster. So, how about other tracks. Well... They are not necessary
hits. "Skinnydippin'" has potential
because it has energy in it, "Cheekah Bow
Bow (That Computer Song)" is an interesting TECHNO
twisted track with computerized male vocals. Kinda cute. Unfortunately,
other tracks are mostly slower like "Forever
As One" that is more POP/BALLAD
track or "Your Place Or Mine"
that is another REGGAE track. So taken
together, do not expect too much energy in this album. I found it nice
rather to listen to than to dance. As additional bonus you will have
Two videos: one showing you you how "Kiss" was made and another
one "Kiss" itslef. Also this enhanced CD contains screensaver
and icons, as well as hyperlink to Secret Internet Pages. This is you
who have to make your own judgement on this album. I really hoped for
more. Oh well... I have chosen four tracks from this album and mixed
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Album - reviewed on 03/19/2000 Artist: POCO LOCO GANG Label: 1999 D.W. Factory/BIT Music/CNR Music (Belgium) Style: Happy EuroTrance Index: ARC 20028-2 |
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This album was released
back in the end of 1999, yet I received the copy of it just few days
ago, so excuse me for the delayed review. POCO LOCO GANG is a
project from BELGIUM. There were already four singles out of this album:
"Poco Loco", "Tropical Paradise",
"Let's Go To The Party" and "Come
Along" (thanks Ruslan for correcting me on that one) as
well as video to the latter one. Both singles and video are included.
I thought you might find this album an interesting one. While both Holland
and Belgium bring these days an excellent TRANCE
sound, this album is something else. First, indeed the TRANCE
is here as well but with surprising twist. Basically, most of the tracks
contains characteristic synths for the style, yet they were given more
happy NRG flavor to it and in many cases
borrowed also other styles like the LATINO
beat on "Going Down To Cuba".
I am not sure how to summarize the style of this albu, so I called it
HAPPY EUROTRANCE. Indeed happy and unique, I might say. It is also quite
hard to single out which song is better over another, simply beacuse
what's great about the album is the fact that every single track featured
could move any dance floor and all are simply good. Both female and
male vocals are balanced well and are quite interesting. Indeed a good
album to have if you want something to dance to. Oh. I almost forgot.
You have also an additional bonus. MPG video of their "Tropical
Paradise". Cool! Isn't it? I have chosen six consecutive
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Looks like MODERN TALKING
is releasing their album in 1 year cycle. Their 8th Album "Alone"
was released a year ago, and now the brand new 9th album called "Year
Of The Dragon" was released in first days of March 2000.
The immortal duo THOMAS ANDERS and DIETER BOHLEN is back.
You probably know by now that several weeks before the album release
we had a single "China In Her Eyes". The
single itself represented good DANCE and
gave some hope that the new MODERN TALKING album would bring
back good EURODANCE sound. Indeed it did
(at least in major part). All songs (but one) for the entire album were
written by DIETER BOHLEN and produced by LUIS RODRIGUEZ.
So how is it? DIVERSIFIED! Album features 19 tracks and roughly 9 of
them are DANCE. Remaining are more into
slow POP or BALLAD style. Is this good or bad? It depends. For all of
MODERN TALKING lovers hungry for DANCE
it might not be enough. However, because of diversification, group actually
can reach broader audience and it is good. My favorite track from this
album is "Time Is On My Side". Extremely
powerful song combining uplifting EURO-NRG
sound with TRANCE and
PROGRESSIVE strings very ALICE DEEJAY-like. By far, one
of the best from this 9th album. Actually when you will check other
tracks they tend to have similar hybridization between two styles. A
sign that MODERN TALKING would stay with mainstream of DANCE.
What remains constant throughout the album is voice of THOMAS ANDERS
that did not change during all these years. This album is a must for
all gropu fans. I have no doubts about it. Listen to the mix. I have
chosen 7 DANCE tracks for sound sampler and I skipped all slower tunes.
I am warning you though that slower tracks are actually majority of
this album, but the high quality of all remaining DANCE tracks should
satisfy you quite well. After all there are 19 songs. Number unusual
for albums. Oh... If you wondered if Mr. Singleton appeared. Yes he
did, but only in one song (last in the album, that is actually a video
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Album - reviewed on 02/26/00 Artist: COLLECTIVE Label: 1999 Snake's Music (Poland) Style: Sleazy Energy Index #: SM 0557 CD |
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Album by this Polish group
already caused some fuzz on our Message Chatboard
few weeks ago, when Raff from The
Masters Of Eurobeat Website introduced it. I didn't have this album
at that time, so I couldn't give you my opinion, but finally I got it.
I already said it before when I reviewed some Stachursky release,
that POLAND keeps good DANCE alive. In
case of COLLECTIVE that statement applies as well. Entire album
is recorded in style we call now SLEAZY ENERGY
and was quite popular in the middle of 80's with groups like MODERN
TALKING or BAD BOYS BLUE for instance. If you never had contact
with this style, now you have a chance. If you are one of those who
missed it a great deal, this is the opportunity to owe a collection
of interesting tunes and have a journey to the past. Group consists
of two young fellows: PIOTR SULIKOWSKI and MAREK DULEWICZ
and as far as I know they also released an album with some remixed songs
originally done by MODERN TALKING. All the featured songs in
ALBUM are recorded in English, so many of you listening to this music
would have hard time to localize the artists. There is no clear credit
who wrote the test and music, so I assume that the original artists
did. Taken together, nice album and I am sure if you like this style,
you will enjoy it very much. To give you an idea abot the music I prepared
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Sad) - 3:43 (6) 02. Let Me Hold Your Hand - 3:34 03. Queen Of Broken Hearts - 4:03 04. Sometimes (You're Too Far) - 3:56 (1) 05. I Don't Know - 4:10 06. U Are The One - 3:39 07. Love Is ... - 7:17 08. It's Not Too Late - 3:49 (3) 09. Let Me Try - 3:46 (5) 10. Walk Into The Light - 4:06 11. I'm Falling In Love - 3:53 12. Deep In My Heart - 5:10 13. Let's Take A Ride - 3:36 (2) 14. Here Comes The Rain - 3:59 (4) ( ) - number in parenthesis indicates the order in sound sampler from this album If you want to buy this album (limited quantity only available) or other great euro releases, visit www.europemusic.com |
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Gimme Gimme Gimme - reviewed on 02/19/00 Artist: E-ROTIC Label: 2000 Intercord (Japan) Style: Eurodance Index #: TOCP-64046 |
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New album from E-ROTIC
released in January 2000 is here. Once again, the group released the
album in Japan, where they are being truly appreciated. My understanding
is, that European release should follow soon. As previous releases,
this one also produced by BROS team (JOHN O'FLYNN, DAVID BRANDES,
FELIX GAUDER & DOMENICO LABARILLE). This is truly an outstanding
EURODANCE album. You really should not
compare it to previous by this group. The sound is evoluting in each
of them, yet it retains the basis of good beat and sound of EURODANCE.
This album contains 15 tracks with many EURO gems. Best tracks from
this genre are represented by the title song "Gimme
Gimme Gimme" (Extended version), with stunning synths
and galloping rhythm. The female vocal that does no longer belong
to LYANE LEIGH is weaker, but still good for style the group
is devoted to. If you really want to get the "classic" E-ROTIC
sound, you should check "I'm Horny"!
Yeah! seems that Fred is back! If you are really dead fan of EURODANCE
following tracks will make your day (or maybe even a month): "Dynamite",
"Get Away", "Missing You" and absolutely
gorgeous "In The Heat Of The Night".
When I listened to this one, I had feeling I was back in 1995. Dramatic
strings and hypnotic arrangements. Geez! I want more, more, more!!!
If you are looking for some slower, low BPM tracks you have them as
well, just to mention: "Don't Make Me Wet"
recorded in more EURO-REGGAE style. This
album does not contain weak songs (well... maybe with an exception
of "Mambo No. Sex" that I dismissed
already long time ago, when it was released as a single, but it is
my own opinion, some of you might find this interesting anyway). "Gimme
Gimme Gimme" album is a MUST! for genre serious fans!.
I prepared the mix containing 8 tracks to give you an idea what you
will be dealing with. You have option to get this album now (it will
cost you about $35.00 with shipping included when you order it from
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Back From The Future - reviewed on 02/19/00 Artist: DEN HARROW Label: 1999 Nitelite Records/Do It Yourself (Italy) Style: Italo Disco/Dance Index #: DO IT 01-99 CD |
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I am guilty of not reviewing
this album earlier but I simply received it finally few days ago.
This is DEN's 7th album in his discography after last released
back in 1996 on S.A.I.F.A.M. As you might know, DEN left that
Italian label and moved to another one. This new album that was a
project conceived by him and MAX MOROLDO brings again some
of his older hits totally re-worked with updated sound to late 90's
including extensive use of synthesizers and PROGRESSIVE
strings. If you have been fan of this ITALO
DISCO star, you should be delighted with the album. "Back
To The Future" contains not only single songs but
also two interesting megamixes. The first one: "Italian
Megamix" include several of his hits arranged in ITALO-DISCO
style yet updated with more EUROENERGY
sound into it. Another one called "European
Megamix" is recorded more in EURODANCE
style with heavy usage of synths. Album have also slow songs more
into SLEAZY side of ITALO like "Darling"
reminding a bit GAZEBO style or ballad like "Living
4 U" written and dedicated to DEN by ALESSIA.
Another "tear squeezer" is "Give
You My Love". You might find it ineteresting that some
male backing vocals on this album are done by SILVIO POZZOLI,
another ITALO-DANCE star. So taking together
I do personally like the album. However, I am missing nore new songs.
I believe, that DEN having still many fans around the world
should give us more than just "remakes". There are few new
songs in this album, but not enough to satisfy all of us looking for
new stuff. I prepared the mix with 7 tracks from this album to give
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Nirwana- reviewed on 02/04/00 Artist: AYLA Label: 1999 Unsubmissive/Edel (Germany) Style: Trance Index #: 0106872UNS |
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AYLA probably
does not need an introduction to all of you who are into TRANCE
sound. This project is around since 1995 when they released first
single called "Ayla". Behind
the project is Ingo Kunzi (DJ TANDU) who collaborated with
such producers as DJ Taucher, ATB or Torsten Stenzel
who are responsible for many AYLA's remixes. Most recent single
"Angelfalls" released on November
15, 1999 was received very well in German clubs. The debut album:
"Nirvana" was released
on December 6, 1999 and brought all essential AYLA's productions.
Album starts with Trance Mix of "Liebe".
Mystic intro with sound of falling water drops will drive you fast
into full blown TRANCE beauty. Great
synths creating an amazing orchestra-like effect. You will find "Ayla"
remixed by Taucher and DJ Tandu himslef. Taucher mix
starts with thunderstorm effects and gives dark, mysterious feel to
this now classic TRANCE track. Great
work on synthesizers as you can expect from him. Tandu remix is done
more in TECHNO-HOUSE with elements of TRIBAL
sound. Also "Angelfalls" is
presented in two mixes. Radio Cut and Particular Beach. The latter
version is a slow TRANCE with meditation
type of feeling in it. One of my favorite track by this gro called
"Into The Light" is also featured here. This is perfectly
done fast EUROTRANCE with a lot of energy
built in it and beatiful strings here and there. Check the video to
this one in our | Title:
Mythos - reviewed on 02/04/00 Artist: MYTHOS 'N DJ COSMO Label: 1999 Unsubmissive/Edel (Germany) Style: Trance Index #: 0106812UNS |
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label and another debut album. "Mythos"
by MYTHOS 'N DJ COSMO was released on January 3rd, 2000. This
project has been established back in 1998 by Alex Kilb (producer
of group INTRANCE) and Thomas Gudel. So far this project
released three singles: back in 1998 "The Heart
Of The Ocean (Titanic)" . It was a great success and ranked
high in German Charts and was played virtually everywhere. Partially
the success was due to the movie itself. Next single "Unchained
Melody" released back in July of 1999 was also a theme
from movie (as you guessed "Ghost"). The third and newest
single "Send Me Angel" released
on December 6, 1999 was originally recorded by REAL LIFE back
in 80's. Check the | Title:
L'Amour Toujours
reviewed on 01/30/00 Artist: GIGI D'AGOSTINO Label:1999 ZYX (Germany) Style: Electronic/Techno Index #: ZYX 20536-2 |
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Gigi D'Agostino
is an Icon of Italian TECHNO. He is also
one of the pioneers of DREAM HOUSE along
with Parrini and later Miles. In the end of 1999 Gigi
released this double CD album featuring some of his current singles
and brand new material. Truly an outstanding collection of contemporary
dance masterpieces. This album features 2 CD divided thematically. The
first one entitled CHANSONS FOR THE HEART features tracks that
punches more on lyrics and more heartful sound. This CD starts with
quite dynamic "Another Way".
Beatifully done TRANCE-like track with
interesting lyrics. Similar path represents "Elisir".
Very rhythmic song with great fusion of contemporary piano section and
NRG feeling in it. Another amazing track
(that I am sure is already known to you) is smashing "La
Passion". This one progresses from plain beat tune to a
full blown orchestrated monster! I falled in love with "L'Amour".
This TRANCE/DREAM masterpiece redefines
standards for these genres. Withour words this one draw feelings from
you. You can hear nostalgy, love, dreaming. Plain gorgeous track. Just
listen to it and take a journey to neverland. So taken together the
first CD should feed your emotions. You will travel thru many dimensions
of your soul. Unbelievable. While you can easily dance to CD 1, CD 2 called BEATS FOR THE FEET
just makes you to do it. It starts with dynamic PROGRESSIVE/TRANCE
"La Dance" hypnotic powerhouse
to fill dance floor. More TRANCE like "La
Marche Electronique" will keep the power going. For some
afterhour sound pick "My Dimension",
with beatiful piano intro convoluting into hypnotic space sound with
galloping synths. Unbelievable. This CD is filled with massive big room
tunes to die for. If you don't have this album yet, go for it. You cannot
go wrong with it. Guaranteed! For sound sampler I picked 7 tracks and
mixed them together for your continuous pleasure. It should only spice
your appetite. The dinner is way better! ENJOY! If you want to buy this album or other great euro releases, visit www.europemusic.com If you want to send E-mail to Gigi D'Agostino here is his E-mail address: gigi@gigi.it |
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Hampenberg - reviewed on 01/30/00 Artist: HAMPENBERG Label: 1999 Polydor (Denmark) Style: Eurotrance/Techno Index #: 543 209-1 |
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I have this album since
December, but never really had time to listen to it. Shame on me!
I almost missed a treasure! I seem to be predigious these days. I
was concentraiting on releases from artists I knew or was looking
for something unusual. Well you had both WATERGATE album reviewed
as a sample of the first approach and STACHURSKY's album as
result of the second one. Well... HAMPENBERG album is definately
a finding I almost missed. Behind this project is Morten Hampenberg
from Denmark. Yeah, not only MISS PAPAYA, CAMILOT or AQUA
are coming from this small European country. HAMPENBERG
is a full blown stunning TRANCE/TECHNO
album with many breathtaking tracks. Right from the beginning you
are greeted with uplifting "Last Night"
with ENYA-like strings here and there. An interesting female
vocal on many songs in this album is provided by Mary D. Very
sensual and sexually charged voice I might say. You will hear it in
"I Need You", a DREAM-TRANCE
stomper for instance. She is even more explicit in "Grab
That Thing". This album delivers various flavors of TRANCE.
Let's take "Dream Love" for
instance. Slammin' TRANCE with graceful
synth line worked for a contemporary DREAM
feel and again Mary D. great vocal gives the final touch. This
track has also a great deal of NRG within.
You can't be bored when you are listening to this album. The closing
song "Pressure" is a soaring,
glorious TRANCE perfectly chosen to finish
the album. Great release worth of everybody's attention. I am sure
you all into this style will agree with me on that. As usually I made
sound sampler. I picked 6 tracks and mixed them together. Enjoy!| Title:
The World of ... Watergate - reviewed on 01/20/00 Artist: WATERGATE Label: 1999 Sony Music Media (Germany) Style: Eurotrance/Techno Index #: DAD 496793 2 |
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I am sure if you are
fan of DJ QUICKSILVER and his new project WATERGATE,
you were waititing for this album. WATERGATE brought last year
three interesting singles: "Heart Of Asia",
"Maid Of Orleans" and "Mull
Of Kintyre". They are included in this album. I had high
hope for this album, since I have been fan of both DJ QUICKSILVER
and TOMASSO DE DONATIS who writes most of DJ QUICKSILVER
songs. After listening this release I actually had mixed reactions.
Album is definately worth of attention, but I have feelings like it
was done in a hurry. Don't get me wrong! The album contains interesting
tracks that were not released as singles yet and are marvellous like
"Infinity" for instance. Interesting
symbiosis between TRANCE and EURO.
I really enjoyed the melodic line of this track. Also AYLA's
remix of "Chi Mai" gives a
great feeling. Perfectly mixed keyboard and orchestration sections.
Both Tomasso and Orhan took a trip to TRIBAL
sound. "Secret Garden" combines
TRIBAL vocal with interesting TECHNO/TRANCE
sound. Similar elements you will find in "Bamboo".
After listening to this album I felt like having apetizer and dinner
but no desert. I simply wanted more. I am sure this TEAM have more
tracks in their pipe-line, I only hope we will not wait for them too
long. For sound sampler I picked 6 tracks and mixed them together.
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20th Century Hits - reviewed on 01/20/00 Artist: BONEY M. 2000 Label: 1999 BMG Musik Berlin (Germany) Style: Disco/Techno Index #: 74321 70052 2 |
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BONEY M is truly
a classic DISCO group. Together with
GOOMBAY DANCE BAND and ERUPTION took the European DISCO
floor by storm back in 70's. Practically every single song group recorded
became an instant hit. Live performances of this group were really
great shows. Great music, great voices and great attires. I am not
sure how many golden and platinum discs this group had but I am sure
it is close to GUINESS record. In the end of 1999 group released this
album. Before couple of singles were released featuring some of their
ULTRA MEGA hits revamped to 90's sound. Just to mention "Ma
Baker" or "Daddy Cool".
This album will not reward you with new singles (and it is unfortunate
because the group still exists and is actually on tours quite often).
The genius of Frank Farian who is behind of most of the songs
by this group is unquestionable. Frank never performed with
the group live but the male voice on the original recordings belongs
to him. I do not remember the name of the guy who was a dancer with
the group but he was a dynamite on the floor. I am not sure if you
knew that, but Frank Farian was also behind the quite succesful
group MILLI VANILLI. Anyway, If you never heard BONEY M (and
it is close to impossible), you should get the album, if you did hear
them before you have the rare occassion to refresh your memory. Some
of their original recordings (a little bit rearranged but with original flavor) are in there. I was also amused by the
fact that MICHEL CRETU (SANDRA's husband, and guy behind
the group ENIGMA) did some keyboard works on this album and
had a leading role in arrangements of this album. Interesting, isn't
it? I prepared the mix with 7 tracks from this album to give you some
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Now I'm Singin' ... And the Party keeps on rollin'- reviewed
on 01/10/00 Artist: ROLLERGIRL Label: 1999 Universal Records (Germany) Style: Eurodance/Eurogressive Index #: 157213-2 |
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Who is that ROLLERGIRL?
She has gained a lot of attention with three of her singles "Dear
Jessie", Luv U More" and more recently "Licht
und Farben". If you want to see her in action, please visit
our VIDEO
CLIP area. The vocalist, ROLLERGIRL herself is a young,
cute blond girl Nicci Juice born November 19, 1975 in a small
German city Lünen. Her first single "Dear
Jessie" (originally from 1989) became an anthem of LOVE
PARADE event, and song itself found a high position in dance chart
(13). The success of this group is immense. I am actually not surprised.
All her songs including one that appeared on the album are produced
by ALEX CHRISTENSEN himself. If you do not recognize the name,
shame on you. Alex is U 96. While U
96 did not come out with anything new, Alex did a marvellous
job on this ROLLERGIRL album. He was not only producing songs
in this album but he also wrote music for some of them (i.e. "Now
It's The Time", "You Make Me Feel Like Dancin'"
and others). If you were impressed with singles you should like the
album. It's a good dance. Not typical EURODANCE
nor TRANCE, they have though elements of
both. The album includes 12 tracks plus 2 remixes of "Luv
U More" and "Dear Jessie"
done by Green Court and Mark OH. Both are impressive.
Taken together nice buy for all of you who are into dance. I picked
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reviewed on 01/10/00 Artist: STACHURSKY Label:1999 Snake's Music (Poland) Style: Dance Index #: SM 0578 |
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As I stated in one of my
previous rewievs STACHURSKY is one of the most prominent stars
of Polish dance scene. In last days of December of 1999 he released
his latest album (6 th) consisted of 2 CDs entitled "Moje
najlepsze piosenki" (engl. "My Best
Songs"). The vocalist (Jacek Luszczok) is with the
group from the very beginning (5 years) and this album is a retrospective
view on STACHURSKY music over past years. The vocalist himself
is so far the only Polish artist that did recording with DJ BOBO.
He and DJ BOBO did "This World Is
Magic" version for Polish market (this song is featured
in the album as well). He also recorded in Milan, Italy. His collaboration
with talented Italian producer CARLO FATH resulted in several
great dance tracks just to mention marvellous "Kim
dla mnie jestes". STACHURSKY shines as the biggest
DANCE star in Poland. He writes, plays
almost any type of dance. You will find EURODANCE,
HOUSE, POP etc. You might find the language problematic, since
most of you will probably not understand Polish. Hell with it, the music
is good. I hope the artist will start recording more in English language
so he can become even more known worldwide. For sound sampler I picked
8 tracks and mixed them all together. ENJOY! If you want to buy this album or other great euro releases, visit www.europemusic.com If you want to send E-mail to STACHURSKY here is his E-mail address: Stachursky@hotmail.com |
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CD 1 01. Taki jestem - 4:31 02. Stay Baby - 4:54 (1) 03. Pa pa Bra pa pa pa - 3:43 04. Przyjaciele - 4:13 05. Jak w niebie - 3:55 06. Cholerny czas - 3:50 07. Chcesz czy nie - 4:20 (2) 08. Kim dla mnie jestes - 4:18 09. Nikogo nie ma - 3:15 10. Urodzilem sie aby grac - 4:24 (4) 11. Milosc jak ogien - 3:39 12. Kowbojskie zycie - 5:11 13. Tego wlasnie chcesz - 4:10 14. Gdy zaplaczesz - 4:26 15. Zostanmy razem - 4:27 16. Ty I Ja - 4:16 (3) 17. Czekalem na taka jak Ty - 4:07 18. This World Is Magic - 4:16 |
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