Setherian - Postrancepose

Unchartered trance territory…

Oxygen Records, which recently re-located to Spain, is out with its second artist album. This time it’s the second album by Setherian. Christian ‘DJ Seth’ Zahn from from Sao Paulo, Brazil is notorious for his trademark morning trance with rich progressive influences… His first album Multiverse (Glowing Flame/2004) was pretty slick – but recent compilation tracks have been a tad too well-polished for my taste. But let’s give this second album a spin.

As with Setherian’s first album Multiverse (Glowing Flame/2004) this is a very diverse, immensely well-produced album that simply reeks quality all the way through… But what Multiverse lacked in stand-out tracks, Postrancepose makes up for. The artwork is up to par with the usual hi-quality Oxygen Records quality and its harmless appearance doesn’t take focus away from the music.

Seth is an extremely gifted producer and his talent has really matured a lot… I like this album for its great production and more-so for its sheer versatility. Sure, a couple of the tracks are leaning too much towards the dreaded club-trance, but luckily they’re easily outnumbered by the many great, non-conformist tracks here.

Going as far as calling this album essential is pushing it though. For me it still needs that little something extra, but it’s definitely a great album and with Seth’s rapidly evolving talent I’d be surprised if the next one didn’t turn out to be fantastic. However, this is an album I’d recommend to fans of eclectic, versatile morning trance with more than a few surprises in stock. Enjoy.

Favourites: 1(!!), 2, 5, 7(!!), 8