Artwork By [Design] -
Wouter Thomassen
Artwork By [Layout] -
CF
Producer [Post], Mastered By [Digital], Artwork By [Additional] -
Andy C*
Producer, Written-by, Mastered By [Digital] -
Dave Young (2)
Notes
The booklet inside contains information about each track, being it were and when originally track was released, the compilation appearances it made and the samplers, synthesizers, modules and software used.
Artwork and Design @ Cosmic Circus. Layout @ Visions.
Track 6 is named "C.12" on back cover but correctly named inside.
Review by SkeletonManFeb 12, 2006(edited over 3 years ago)
Old-skool with a twist of development? Certainly a very representative blend of melodic and hard core bass arranging. A very good album even if I don't dig all the tracks. To me what 2001 trance is about anyway. You get the melodic elements from mid nineties goatrance but taken in a darker direction. Not cheery AP leads, but a darker sound here.
Track 3 Celestial in any case make this album worth any and more of it's pennies. Everything in this track is perfect. The build-up long and patient, repetitive and dark, and with tons of stuff going on when it hits you ... the most wicked out of this world lead melody at 2:17. The first time I heard this, it was like, Whou! Have I heard this before? Maybe I have but I'll never get it out of my brain now!
One of the best melodic trance albums ever made in my opinion. All tracks are great except "Sub-Atomica" which is "just" good. The tracks are quite different in style too but still manages to maintain that Chi-A.D touch. Beautiful, atmospheric, epic all the way through.
I can't pic a favourite out of these, so I'll name three that I especially like...
Beyond The Singularity - Awesome track, great atmosphere
Eye Am The I - The perfect dance floor track
Animatrix/The Flame - Great build-up and amazing melodies
Track 3 Celestial in any case make this album worth any and more of it's pennies. Everything in this track is perfect. The build-up long and patient, repetitive and dark, and with tons of stuff going on when it hits you ... the most wicked out of this world lead melody at 2:17. The first time I heard this, it was like, Whou! Have I heard this before? Maybe I have but I'll never get it out of my brain now!