Planet B.E.N. - Trippy Future Garden

Well, I'm probably yet another review down the line to say it, but "Trippy Future Garden" redifend the meaning of -trippy- in my ears. The whole album features a highly unique sound, unlike any I've heard before or since. Having been released in 1996, with all tracks dating from '91-'94, it is clear Ben Wierzoch was on some other s**t. The album doesn't really rely on the typical goa formula many followed during that time, but stays crucified between many styles, genres and moods.
Taking into consideration the age of these tracks, "Trippy Future Garden" is extremely detailed, with tiny bits and pieces getting woven into the music, and psychedelic, rather than explosive and epic, melodies steadily float throughout the album and create a unique journeyesque experience.
It is true that Screwdriver and Scotty's Name sound kind of similar, but that should not stop you from enjoying the album, as both numbers will have you completely mesmerized after two minutes.
The whole album gets my highest recommendations, and pointing favorites is nearly impossible, but the last two tracks, Ant Invasion and Trippy Future Garden are simply in a league of their own.
An essential classic for sure, pity is that I cannot come up with one single similar example...

This sure is one of those that just can't be described - you just have to experience it! My top favourite is Ant Invasion, which sounds like nothing else I've ever heard - it just goes on and on and on after a really weird intro. Trippy Future Garden is the other favourite, whose climax at the end really is something! However, the shorter version of it, featured on some compilations and called "Trippy Future Garden part 2", even better summarises the best parts of it and is, in my opinion, even more trippy and energetic - thus making it one of my top 5 tracks ever!

Probably one of the best releases from the so called goa era. Welcome To The Future and Ant Invasion are pure perfection, extremely psychedelic! The last track is a loooong trippy space journey with an incredible final climax: Dreamy melodies floating on and off before the final explosion hits you, I can't even describe this in words. You simply have to listen to it!

Ahh... Another one of those timeless classics that I'm sure we all hold dear... This was released back in 1996 on now defunct German label Polytox.

It's the only release from Polytox I have, so I have no idea wheter this is their standard quality level... What I can say however, is that this is a MAGICAL album and it never ceases to amaze me...

It took me a couple of years to track down a copy, but it was worth the wait, as this is packed with pure psychedelic jewels.

My fav'e are the wonderful opener Welcome To The Future and the huuuuuge classic Ant Invasion... But the rest is wonderful too... Too bad Planet BEN tossed the 'dots' and turned minimal... What he's doing now is not even close to being half as good as this... But then again, perhaps it's just me being a grumpy old nostalgic trancer... 9/10