Hallucinogen ‎– The Lone Deranger

Old is Gold - literally in this case! Limited to 1000 copies, the Gold edition makes this album feel even more special, even if only superficially. There are absolutely no differences in the booklet or artwork (except for the printing being very slightly brighter on the limited edition booklet. I ended up buying this after losing a Case Logic last year with my regular copy in it, so I still have the empty case & booklet from the old CD to compare. The CD is gold in colour with the same artwork.

I don't think a review of the actual music is really required seeing as there are several on the master release. In short, a Goa trance masterpiece here. Rating: 10/5

Can't quite figure how come this album got only 2 reviews....

A masterpiece, Must have, must listen, all legendry album.
every single track is extremely good. you can listen to it separately or in one piece. it doesn't matter. it's still be great. this album is definitely in my favorite elctronic albums list.

Imagine: Isolated Ocean beach, clear sky, warm sun, the waves gently touching the sand, lying down on the warm sand, getting relaxed, powerfull high quality headphones on your ears, powerfull mp3 player, closing your eyes, and this album playing as you fall into deep and peaceful hypnotic state of mind.
letting yourself go*........... EPIC.

*I have listend to this album about 20 times in that exact way..

Not much I can say really, except that this CD is one of the best Goatrance albums ever produced!!

A defining album for the genre, Posford once again crafts together a tryptamine-drenched sonic concoction with as much detail and precision as a modern Forumla 1 team (maybe more). The basslines are generally fast and pumping while Posford's use of the synthesizers and effects I have yet to see surpassed. Somehow he manages to put it all (and there is alot of it) together so perfectly!

Surprising to see just one other review for this truly EPIC album! A definite MUST HAVE!

Its shocking to see no comments on this legendary release! After Hallucinogen's ground breaking debut in 1995 with the much celebrated Twisted, Simon Posford had the envious task of following up on a well loved and accepted classic. He goes about it with ease, crafting new structures of melody, expanding the classical Hallucinogen soundscapes to more deep and pounding levels.

Starting from with the well known LSD sanity-unsanity sample we slowly delve into the Demented world of Hallucinogen! Squelching acid lines meet the rolling rhythms from Twisted as sounds pop in out, creating, leading and ultimately defining the tunes. Trancespotter and Snarling being perfect examples. Horrorgram adds percussive elements to the stomping mix. Gamma Goblins features seriously twisted levels of sonic manipulation which are intense yet melodic.

The Lone Deranger is a worthy follow up to Twisted and Simon Posford has once again pushed the levels of Psytrance in a new direction by taking the old-school Goa melodies and adding the Psy influenced tech vibes. All of the tracks on this album are gold, just as Twisted. It stands the test of time and gives today's commercial sounding "psy-trance" a run for their money, 10 years after being released! In my opinion that's what defines a classic, It sounds just as good as the day I first heard it.

A must have for anyone into Goa, Psy-trance.

This is for me the best (and most psychedelic) dance music album that was ever made and (considering where psychedelic trance is heading today) the best trance album that will ever be made.

All the tracks carry so many different and very psychedelic elements and themes... ..all tracks are unique, no repetition anywhere.. the melodies and layers create an unique atmosphere.. it offers something new every time I listen to it.

Special highlits for me include: Trancespotter(!), Demention(!), Horrorgram(!) and Jiggle of the Sphinx, but ALL tracks are extremely complex and offer a superb musical experience.

10/10 (although no scale can correctly measure the value of this one.)

The long- awaited second LP from 'the guvnor of psytrance'.
All tracks on this LP deserve serious attention to their structure, complexity, if not the uncanny twisted sound of Simon's handiwork. Very distinctive and quite unparalleled, such as flawlessly melting a 3/4 intro into a 4/4 song structure. One of the first and last great LPs from a truly gifted and talented artist.
On the sleeve it notes, "Not all of these albums contain evil vinyl, but some do!". Twisted Records secretly sent out several copies of The Lone Deranger with glitter in the vinyl: Evil vinyl.