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Various - Signs Of Life

Genre:
Electronic
Style:
Techno, Goa Trance, Ambient
Year:
1997

Tracklist

Five Million Years, They Knew... 7:58
Magnetic (Robert Leiner Dub Remix) 8:17
Man's Tale 3:29
Chupacabras 6:16
Avalon 10:39
Frozen Sand 5:39
Open Your Heart 4:05
As Above So Below 7:34
The Witness (Signs Of Life Version) 7:36
As A Child I Could Walk On The Ceiling (Dub Mix) 5:16

Versions

Title, FormatLabelCat#CountryYear
Signs Of Life (CD, Comp) Blue Room Released BR036CD UK 1997
Signs Of Life (2xLP, Comp) Blue Room Released BR036LP UK 1997
Signs Of Life (2xLP, Comp, TP) Blue Room Released BR036LP UK 1997
Signs Of Life (CD) Blue Room Americas BR 65 003-2 US 1997
Signs Of Life (CD, Comp, Promo) Blue Room Released BR036CD UK 1997
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Reviews & Discussion

Review by hard-trance Mar 08, 2009

referencing Signs Of Life, CD, Comp, BR036CD

Further exploring the outer reaches of the trance landscape, the ten-track Signs of Life compilation is an instrumental-only collection. Signs of Life sends out dance music and soundscapes for just kicking back and enjoying an electronic musical journey. Among the most spectacular tracks here are the speed synth propelled "Man's Tale" by Sunkings, the ethereal "Avalon" by Spectral which clocks in at almost 11 minutes, and the deep techno-grooved "Open Your Heart" by Galaxy. The music of India is the basis for both "Frozen Sand" by Liquid 7 and "As Above So Below" by Turban Bloc. On the former, Indian musical stylings are mixed with a galaxy of otherworldly sounds which soar over a thick beat, while on the latter Indian sounds and vocals are infused with classic Chicago house music percussion.
Rated 4/5
Review by kentandrew Apr 27, 2007 (edited over 2 years ago)

referencing Signs Of Life, CD, BR 65 003-2

The album as a whole is like goa inside of a slow washing machine. It is psuedo-ambient and goa-infected. Avalon from Spectral delivers the strongest offering, and I have replayed the song many times. I wish I had a stronger bass system in my car. Even though there are other infamous trancers listed, their songs are not up to par.