Tracklist
| A1 | Microglobe – | Trust | 7:38 | |
| A2 | Speedy J – | The Fun Equations | 4:32 | |
| A3 | Paul van Dyk – | Today | 5:35 | |
| B1 | Analogical – | Camillo | 6:30 | |
| B2 | Irresistible Force, The – | Lotus Position | 7:27 | |
| B3 | A Positive Life – | Pleidean Communication | 6:54 | |
| C1 | Salt Tank – | Dreams | 7:09 | |
| C2 | Dave Angel – | Life's Little Pleasures | 7:02 | |
| C3 | Eat Static – | Element 115 | 6:44 | |
| D1 | Megalon – | Symbols | ||
| D2 | Pressure Of Speech – | Aphelion | 4:43 | |
| D3 | Secret Knowledge – | Afterworld | 7:42 | |
| E1 | FFWD – | Lucky Saddle | 6:47 | |
| E2 | Scanner – | Safety | 6:57 | |
| E3 | New London School Of Electronics – | The Frenchman | 8:35 | |
| F1 | Richard H. Kirk – | Oneski | 6:41 | |
| F2 | Pentatonik – | Real | 6:35 | |
| F3 | Pluto – | Rockefeller | 5:11 | |
| G1 | Human Beings – | Orbit | 6:13 | |
| G2 | Escape – | Escape To Earth | 8:21 | |
| G3 | Autocreation – | Justice Loop | 8:14 | |
| H1 | Hardfloor – | Reverberate Opinion | 8:34 | |
| H2 | Ambush, The – | Sun | 8:59 |
Notes
Track G2 is listed as "Escape To Mars", but is actually the track "Escape To Earth". See the Escape album for more info.
Includes a 192-page guide written by:
Jack Barron, Susan Corrigan, Dele Fedele, Rupert Howe, Mandi James, Sam King, Tony Marcus, Mixmaster Morris, Roger Morton, Andrew perry, Sherman, Andrew Smith, Tommy Udo, Tony Wilson
photographers: Steve Double, Sally Harding, Mark Mc Nulty
Other Versions (Showing 4 of 4) View All
| Title, Format | Label | Cat# | Country | Year | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trance Europe Express - Volume 2 (2xCass, Comp) | Volume | TEEX-MC2 | UK | 1994 | ||
| Trance Europe Express - Volume 2 (4xLP, W/Lbl, Comp) | Volume | TEX 2 | UK | 1994 | ||
| Trance Europe Express 2 (2xCD, Comp, Promo + Box) | Volume | TEEX CD 2 | UK | 1994 | ||
| Trance Europe Express 2 (2xCD, Comp + Box) | Volume, Volume | TEEX CD 2, TEEX CD2 | UK | 1994 |
Recommendations
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Various - Trance Europe Express (4xLP, Comp, Ltd)
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Various - Trance Europe Express 3 (4xLP, Comp, Ltd)
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UR* - The Final Frontier (12")
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C.J. Bolland* - The 4th Sign (2x12", Album)
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Jeff Mills - Kat Moda EP (12", EP, Gol)
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But overall the quality is high. More than a few timeless ambient /techno gems to be found on this compilation. Every plate is justified with at least one great cut.
And, as always, TEEX offers the only instances of many tracks' appearances on vinyl. (Albeit sometimes noisy vinyl.)
I still love all of the Trance Europe Express compilations. I bought all the cds in the 90s and then got the vinyls when I was like, "Fuck cds."
The curation was top-notch, far from the mainstream, and even ahead of its time, especially as the series progressed. Tracks got weirder. Which, in this case, was a GOOD thing.
And the included booklets? BONUS!
A few years ago every volume was practically worthless and could be snatched up for less than $20. But as heads come back--perhaps initially for nostalgic reasons--they're going to discover some timeless tracks. Prices will continue to go up slowly.
~ Vinylvoyant