It was mid 1996 when this release came out and this series would still be running after 10 years, making it the longest running goa series. Volume 1 is a collection of tracks from 1995 mainly and at least one from 1994. We find some super hits like Lunar Cycle, Mahadeva (Original), Granada, Star Above Parvatti, Tempest, Waiting For a New Life and Moonraker (M.W.N.M. remix). The above are all well known tracks appearing countless of times on various compilations so below I just comment on other less famous tracks.

Atomic Armadillo – typical wicked and mad trance from this unfortunately not-for-long active duo; a 150 BPM tempo freak track with the unmissable acid trade-mark by the Nuns. Check also their remix of “Probe” on disc 2.

Next Stop Oblivion – under the Z to A moniker, Jeroen Van Garling better known as Synchro provides a groovy tune with a certain club feeling created by some catching vocals from Zoe Jackson. The music is pure psychedelic, but those female vocals make it sound “lighter”.

Mars - easily my favourite cut from Juno Reactor. I had this track on a 1995 mix tape with no titles. It was the end track on this tape, and I always thought it is 2 tracks not one. This track infact changes sound and mood after 2 minutes or so and keeps morphing like if you're travelling into different dimensions (watch the track name:)) Quite a happy surprise when I discovered it on this CD.

Exquisite Sin – The original is a Hard Trance record but Disco Volante managed to transform it into a decent psychedelic workout. Still, I prefer the original, psychedelic doesn't always mean better ;)

Alien Patrol – this track is sourced from the Mystical Experiences album, and is the only ambient track on this release.

Major Frequencies – Witchcraft is a collaboration between Israeli artists Izik Levy (Sandman) and Rami Shapira (Chakra). This has a very Israeli sound, melodic all through, very deep, very nostalgic.

Two tracks which ruin the flow on both discs are “U4ea” and “Elysian Fields”. They are Progressive trance tracks. But let's forgive Goa-Head, nothing is perfect ;)

For the number of classics it has and the number of lesser good but still decent tracks it also has this compilation is still a safe purchase. As an extra you have a very beautiful coverart too.