One more release from ID&T Music. This time it is a mix compilation by Luc Poublon and Peter Knipmeijer. As the title suggest this release features most popular tunes in 2001. You will find here 74 tunes (37 on each CD). The first CD is dedicated to more mainstream POP/HOUSE sound. Among successful tunes from this genre you will find JAKATTA's "American Dream", "Touch Me" by RUI DA SILVA, "K-Pasa" by POUND BOYS and many more. TECHNO-HOUSE is represented by "Lift Me Up" from DJ JEAN, "Infected" by BARTHEZZ or "Into Space" by PLAYTHING. Of course the discovery of 2001 - SAFRI DUO with "Played-A-Live" is there as well. TECHNO and TRANCE fans will focus their attention on the second CD. By now, you should be familiar with tunes on this CD. No wonder, most of them were big in last year. For instance "The Sound Of Goodbye" by PERPETUOUS DREAMER, "Such Is Life" by RANK 1 feat. SHANOKEE, "Rapture" by IIO and many many more. As I have mentioned above, there are 37 tunes per each CD, therefore tracks are obviously shortened. After all it is MEGAMIX. A perfect set for your car CD player or party movers. The mix is very good and selection excellent. It should statisfy everyone who like dance music regardless what genres they prefer. In sound sampler I featured 7 tunes taken from second CD. I reatined the original order and length of tracks to give you an idea what to expect. Enjoy and get this one now or you will miss the chance.

More than a month ago I featured the first release from this new series being offered by Dutch label and music organization ID&T Music known by most you from yearly INNERCITY event. The first set was outstanding and this one is equally excellent follow-up. Among 30 tunes mixed to perfection you will find an excellent choices of various TRANCE flavors from VOCAL, through EURO to HARD TRANCE. While both CDs are mixed most of the tunes are presented in extended versions for your continuous listening pleasure. Unfortunately the name of mixes in several cases are not given. You have to trust me that you might not be able to find some versions featured here on other compilations. Both Belgian and Dutch scene unquestionably lead in making high quality TRANCE sound. However not only products from these countries are here. Anyway, take a look at the track listing. Among TRANCE anthems you will find such fares as "The Sound Of Goodbye" by PERPETUOUS DREAMER written by Armin Van Buuren, "DanceValley Theme 2001" by FERRY CORSTEN's SYSTEM F, IAN VAN DAHL's last year megatune "Castles In The Sky", RANK's 1 "Such Is Life", "Light A Rainbow" by TUKAN etc. The list is long. There are also some tunes I didn't find on other compilations that I reviewed on this site like "The Ultimate Trip" by ESPUMA, KOSHHEN's tune "Hide You" in John Creamer Remix or "Delicatement" by BENICIO to name the few. Taken together this new series is on it's way to become an important happening on DANCE scene. It will serve well as a good review what's the Dutch and Belgian TRANCE scene is all about and how it evolves. Not only that but also one of the best released in recent months. In sound sampler I featured 8 tunes taken from both CDs . Enjoy! Please buy this one and support the artists!

Time for new releases from UK-based KLONE RECORDS. This charismatic label enters 2002 with the new series called ENERGYPOP with track listing courtesy of immortal Italian S.A.I.F.A.M. Expect what you should from KLONE compilation featuring fares from this Italian label. While S.A.I.F.A.M. themselves moved into more PROGRESSIVE/TECHNO scene, they still do record tunes falling more into NRG-style. The only problem is they do it mostly for licensing purpose. Well... KLONE did a great job of pulling some of the treasures abd put in this amazing release. Many of you would die to get this one. Among 18 NRG-ized versions of current POP smashes are some original tunes as well. The NRG tunes fall into current EURO-TRANCE influence, yet the original NRG-style is retained in many of rhem with excellent vocals and melodies pouring handsomly. This offering is truly a trip into DANCE and is very rewarding. Among some classics are "Run To Me" from GIBBS brothers production. TRANCEMISSION version is really kicking some major ass. Very PROGRESSIVE intro interchanged with dramatic fiery electronics and wild breaks will bring the house on knees. Lusciuous blue-eyed female vocals is shining as well. DIAMOND's "Im A Believer" got NRG treatment from F 50's (imagine this classic done in NRG/TECHNO. No kiddin'!). IESHA gave the TRANCE treatment to PHIL COLLINS classic "In The Air Tonight". Last year IAN VAN DAHL's "Castles In The Sky" received NRG makeover by RAFFA. Track retains it's original music line but RAFFA delivers brisk new seductive feel into it. Same goes to "You Leave me Alone" by VENUS. Truly a cutting-edge EURO/TRANCE production with tantalizing sexy female vocals. What a treat! Second CD starts with "Hunter" by KYRIA. Another marvel for NRG mavens. KYRIA usually does remake in more POP and HOUSE style, but this time she went for TRANCE inflenced NRG sound ala RADIORAMA's "Da-Di-Da". If you cherish EUROTRANCE style, you should check "Island Of The Sun" by ROBIN. Vocals on this one is limited and heavy electronic sound takes it over. KYLIE's MINOGUE "Can't Get You Out Of My Head" was revamped by S.H.E. Originally DANCE tune was further energized to the limit and S.H.E. interpretation is simply stunning. If you missed KEN LASZLO he is back in duo with KATE PROJECT in "One Small Day". Taken together you have been served with prime release, that any of you serious about DANCE music cannot afford to miss! This CD is hitting streets on February 25, 2002. To give you some rough idea I prepared the mix featuring 6 tracks taken from both CDs. Enjoy!

For more information about this and another releases please visit newly established
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CD 1
01. LAWRENCE - Follow Me
02. RAFFA - Castles In The Sky (2)
03. MC BOY - When You're Looking Like That (Extended Dance Mix)
04. TRANCEMISSION - Run To Me (3)
05. GROOVY 69 - Don't Stop Moving
06. F 50'S - I'm Believer
07. MC YA - Let Me Blow Ya Mind
08. FOXTER - My Way
09. VENUS - You Leave Me Alone (Venus Mix) (1)

Next release from KLONE RECORDS in their popular series MAD ABOUT THE BOY. This series usually features artists on KLONE label and is truly the cream of the crop of recent releases. The newest installement is not different. You will hear songs that previously appeared on singles but also brand new and exclusive just for this compilation making it a must for NRG freaks. Most of the newest and hottest singles from KLONE are here like "Eternal Flame" by XQUISITE, "Hey! Baby (Uhh Ahh)" by 2 AMIGOS, "In The Air Tonight" by MR. B featuring TERESA MARIE to name the few. All of them represents what KLONE is all about. NRG sound at it's best. As I have mentioned above, the compilation features some exclusive fares making this set even more a collector item. For instance the remake of GERI HALLOWELL's recent smash of "Calling" by MASTER MAC feat. LAURELLE is a must for HI-NRG collectors. Also two brand productions from RE4MATION: "Hide & Seek" or "Silent Running" are gems as well. I was also taken by appearance of VICKY SHEPARD, an HI-NRG diva that contributes to the genre for more than a decade. This compilation features Club Euro Mix of her "Never In A Million Years" courtesy of Majic Records. Taken together another HIGH-ENERGY masterpiece at your fingertips. This CD is hitting streets on February 20, 2002.The sound sampler contains the mix of 6 tracks taken from both CDs. Support KLONE and get this one directly from them! For now enjoy the sound!

For more information about this and another releases please visit newly established
Klone Records home page.

CD 1
01. JO FRANCES - Bohemian Like You (Ross Alexander's Club Mix)
02. XQUISITE - Eternal Flame (Club Mix)
03. FLESH feat The Cast Of Ladies' Night - Boom Boom Boom (Naked Club Mix)
04. MASTER MAC feat. LAURELLE - Calling (Master Mac's Club Mix) (1)
05. 2 AMIGOS - Hey Baby! (Uhh Ahh) (Extended Club Mix)
06. SPELLBOUND feat. DEEJÉ - Oh L'Amour (Extended Dance Mix) (2)
07. MR B feat. TERESA MARIE - In The Air Tonight (Pop One! 12")
08. RE4MATION feat. MELISSA WEST - Silent Running (3)
09. DEZIRE - I Think We're Alone Now (Pop One! 12")

New double CD compilation from Dutch ID&T Music. I am sure the label is familiar to you. These guys are behind the infamous INNERCITY event. This offering as an ultimate collection of current TRANCE anthems floating in all dance clubs all over the world. The selection is indeed impressive. While the track listing might be familiar to all of you who follow TRANCE scene, this compilation captured the best of them. Both CDs are mixed, so for some of you it will add value. You can simply put first or second CD into your CD player and let it go for hour and half uniterrupted for the dancd experience. Let's take a look what we have than. First CD starts with TRANCE anthem "Flight 643" by DJ TIËSTO followed by angelic Airscape Mix of "Turn The Tide" by SYLVER. Still from Dutch scene comes FERRY's SYSTEM F. feat. MARC ALMOND and their's "Soul On Soul". Among known tunes are also some less known gems. For instance "Basic Factory" by DIGITAL LEVEL. Transcendental sound flows thru each and every sense of yours. Spectacular hooks and beautiful melodic line in this marvel will keep you at high pace. Beautiful. Right after this is "Stringer" by RIVA. While the line is rather monotonous the fare has something catchy. It rises up and down. Actually it is quite good for more electronic oriented HOUSE clubs. Of course I couldn't miss "Wishful Thinking" by COMANOVA with angelic female vocals that is really intoxicating in a sense. Of course some other highly popular tracks are there such as "Let U Go" by ATB or "On The Move" by BARTHEZZ. The second CD is loaded as well. Many known titles in this one as well just to tunes by such projects as MAURO PICOTTO, RANK 1, MARIO PIU, COLLUSION, CHERRYMOON TRAX and others. Taken together an exciting release. Great package especially for all of you who buys sporadically, because this particular offering gives you the opportunity to have some best TRANCE tunes in one package. Call it a commercial compilation if you wish, but still one of the best recently released. In sound sampler I featured 8 tunes taken from both CDs . Enjoy! Please buy this one and support the artists!

If you want to buy this compilation or other great euro releases, visit http://www.europemusic.com

The second compilation to be presented in 2002 is a new volume of popular TECHNO-TRANCE series: "TECHNO CLUB" at volume 15 that was released in the end of 2001. Everytime when reviewing new releases from this series I am refreshing your memory about how the concept was born. Well... Let me do it again, for all of you who are new to it. The series came from the name of ultimate and legendary TECHNO CLUB called "Dorian Gray" localized in Frankfurt's Airport in Germany. Club was closed on December 12, 2000 but the spirit of it remains alive. As a matter of fact leading DJs that played in that club still are meeting in various venues. This is exactly the case with TALLA2 XLC a legend of German TECHNO who invites other leading DJs to be part of various volumes. In Volume 15 we have THOMAS BRÜCKNER vel DJ TOMCRAFT. I am sure if you follow German TECHNO HOUSE scene, the name is very familiar. His carrer really took off back in 1995 with the tune "This Is No House". Later on he established partnership with ENIAC ("All I Got") and with SUNBEAM ("Versus"). He is still very fruitful producer, composer and working DJ. His mix featured in this compilation contains mostly TECHNO stuff. It starts with "Freak" by WILLERBY, a truly psychotic TECHNO-HOUSE with some hard bassline all over the place. You will also find "updated" 2001 version of his mega club hit "Prozac". This version is enriched with more powerful instrumentation and pumped up dance action. There are several INDUSTRIAL oriented tunes oscillating between ACID TECHNO and DRUM'N'BASS. For instance "Ver.Di-Plus" by NEXT GENERATION is poisoned with some HIP rapping here and there. Not bad, not bad. For some more psychotic TECHNO look for "The Rock" by MOGUAI pres. PUNX. You shouldn't miss DJ TOMCRAFT's Remix of BROOKLYN BOUNCE's "Club Bizarre". Taken together DJ TOMCRAFT's choices are interesting and mix itself is well done. TALLA 2XLC have chosen more TRANCE oriented sound. For intance "Step Back" by SILVERBLUE or "Amnesia" by ALEX BARTLETT are examples of truly intoxicating big room TRANCE. TALLA also introduced couple of his own tunes such as "I Believe" or "Come With Me". Second CD includes also a bonus multimedia track. A 5 minutes video featuring interview with TALLA and DJ TOMCRAFT. Taken together a solid offering for all of you electronic mavens. In sound sampler you will find mix featuring 6 tunes from TALLA's setting. Enjoy the sound and get this release!

For more information about:
TECHNOCLUB visit www.technoclub.de
TALLA 2 XLC visit www.talla.de
DJ TOMCRAFT visit www.djtomcraft.de

If you want to buy this compilation or other great euro releases, visit http://www.europemusic.com