Hallucinogen - Twisted
Label:
Catalog#:
bflcd 15
Format:
CD, Album, Partially Mixed
Country:
UK
Released:
16 Oct 1995
Genre:
Electronic
Style:
Goa Trance
Tracklist
| 1 | LSD | 6:43 | X | |
| Producer [Additional Production] - Ben Kempton | ||||
| 2 | Orphic Thrench | 7:22 | X | |
| 3 | Alpha Centauri | 10:16 | ||
| Producer [Additional Production] - N. Barber* | ||||
| 4 | Dark Magus | 7:31 | X | |
| 5 | Shamanix | 9:59 | X | |
| 6 | Snarling Black Mabel | 7:45 | X | |
| 7 | Fluoro Neuro Sponge | 6:41 | X | |
| 8.a | Solstice | 8:06 | ||
| 8.b | Angelic Particles (Remix) | 3:40 | ||
Credits
Artwork By [Sleeve] -
Mark Neal
Mastered By - Jacko*
Written-by, Electronics [Sonic Manipulation] - Simon Posford
Mastered By - Jacko*
Written-by, Electronics [Sonic Manipulation] - Simon Posford
Notes
All Writing and Sonic Manipulation at The Hallucinogen Sound Laboratories, London.
Mastered @ Townhouse
(P)&(C) 1995 Dragonfly Records
Made in England
MCPS
Neon orange sticker on the case reads: "Contains L-S-D"
· Track 1: 136 BPM. Contains a vocal sample by Ken Kesey from the BBC documentary 'The Beyond Within: The Rise and Fall of LSD' (1987), "I believe with the advent of acid we've discovered a new to think... and it has to do with piecing together new thoughts in your mind. Why is it that people think it's so evil? What is it about it that is scares people so deeply? Even ... and if one is ... because they are afraid that there's more to reality than they have confronted. That there are doors that they're afraid to go in and they don't want us to go in there either because, if we go in, we might learn something that they don't know. And that makes us a little out of their control.".
· Track 2: 138 BPM.
· Track 3: 135 BPM.
· Track 4: 135 BPM.
· Track 5: 145 BPM. Contains a sample from the movie 'Altered States' (1980) "The way I feel I don't expect to go to sleep for a year. I'm on fucking fire."
· Track 6: 146 BPM.
· Track 7: 142 BPM.
· Track 8: 138 BPM. Contains a hidden track (ambient remix of Angelic Particles) starting at 14:02, total duration of the track 17:42. Starts with the sample "... that this is a kind of substitute for religion ... that that we turned to these mysterious forces which we've ... begun to harness ... and we can use them and we ... therefore we become the master of everything and we don't have to worry about ...".
Barcode: 5 025055 800158
Mastered @ Townhouse
(P)&(C) 1995 Dragonfly Records
Made in England
MCPS
Neon orange sticker on the case reads: "Contains L-S-D"
· Track 1: 136 BPM. Contains a vocal sample by Ken Kesey from the BBC documentary 'The Beyond Within: The Rise and Fall of LSD' (1987), "I believe with the advent of acid we've discovered a new to think... and it has to do with piecing together new thoughts in your mind. Why is it that people think it's so evil? What is it about it that is scares people so deeply? Even ... and if one is ... because they are afraid that there's more to reality than they have confronted. That there are doors that they're afraid to go in and they don't want us to go in there either because, if we go in, we might learn something that they don't know. And that makes us a little out of their control.".
· Track 2: 138 BPM.
· Track 3: 135 BPM.
· Track 4: 135 BPM.
· Track 5: 145 BPM. Contains a sample from the movie 'Altered States' (1980) "The way I feel I don't expect to go to sleep for a year. I'm on fucking fire."
· Track 6: 146 BPM.
· Track 7: 142 BPM.
· Track 8: 138 BPM. Contains a hidden track (ambient remix of Angelic Particles) starting at 14:02, total duration of the track 17:42. Starts with the sample "... that this is a kind of substitute for religion ... that that we turned to these mysterious forces which we've ... begun to harness ... and we can use them and we ... therefore we become the master of everything and we don't have to worry about ...".
Barcode: 5 025055 800158
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Reviews & Discussion
The Emperor's old clothes ...?
There seems to be general consensus throughout the psytrance community that this is THE quintessential psytrance album. Only briefly acquainted with psytrance in 1995, I didn't get onboard the Twisted waggon back then, however, and didn't like this album when introduced to me in 2000. So, scandalize and ridicule me if you must, I have only gotten to know this album now. But possibly ruining all review credibility what is Twisted doing to fresh ears 10 years after its release?
As with many "dated" releases one has to appreciate the time of making. Even if the style here still comes across as highly psychedelic, it doesn't catch me off guard. At least not at first hand. Time has had its effect. Besides, Posford is loaded with ideas and the tracks never sticks to one theme or mood for a longer time, making it challenging instantly to trip on.
But then when you give into it and convince yourself this is majestic, you start to fathom how breathtakingly impressive this may come across at its best. I heard someone refer to this as your brain on acid. That could be true. You certainly realise what an enormous impact this sound has had on psy music in general, and how Posford's influence is traceable to this day.
So is all the hype justified? Well, I've heard quite a few trance album since this was released, but seldom an album that turnes me on and off this much, or an album with this much to offer. In 1995 this must have been a bomb!
My personal verdict 6 years ago, however, still pretty much stands. This is psychedelic to the extent you have to go ALL in to get it, and mostly I like just a little part of brain to remain close to status quo. Those looking for psychedelic mayheem madness should still have a field day here though.
There seems to be general consensus throughout the psytrance community that this is THE quintessential psytrance album. Only briefly acquainted with psytrance in 1995, I didn't get onboard the Twisted waggon back then, however, and didn't like this album when introduced to me in 2000. So, scandalize and ridicule me if you must, I have only gotten to know this album now. But possibly ruining all review credibility what is Twisted doing to fresh ears 10 years after its release?
As with many "dated" releases one has to appreciate the time of making. Even if the style here still comes across as highly psychedelic, it doesn't catch me off guard. At least not at first hand. Time has had its effect. Besides, Posford is loaded with ideas and the tracks never sticks to one theme or mood for a longer time, making it challenging instantly to trip on.
But then when you give into it and convince yourself this is majestic, you start to fathom how breathtakingly impressive this may come across at its best. I heard someone refer to this as your brain on acid. That could be true. You certainly realise what an enormous impact this sound has had on psy music in general, and how Posford's influence is traceable to this day.
So is all the hype justified? Well, I've heard quite a few trance album since this was released, but seldom an album that turnes me on and off this much, or an album with this much to offer. In 1995 this must have been a bomb!
My personal verdict 6 years ago, however, still pretty much stands. This is psychedelic to the extent you have to go ALL in to get it, and mostly I like just a little part of brain to remain close to status quo. Those looking for psychedelic mayheem madness should still have a field day here though.
The tracks on this album have easily stood the test of time, and if you have ever heard it (and don't hate psy-trance) then you can understand why so many people herald 'Hallucinogen' with other all time greats. The degree of manipulation of sound is astounding, and whilst I do not believe every track on this CD is outstanding, the tracks that do work (which is most of them) are phenominal.
Tracks like LSD just build and build and build, but then change unexpectedly - there is never a dull moment. This is about as psychadelic as it comes, which is what you would proably hope for with a name like 'Hallucinogen'!
Tracks like LSD just build and build and build, but then change unexpectedly - there is never a dull moment. This is about as psychadelic as it comes, which is what you would proably hope for with a name like 'Hallucinogen'!
What does one say about one of THE most important and well loved albums of the genre? Twisted is the album that really defined psy-trance. LSD changed the face of the psy-music world and its never been the same since.
Every track is excellent and the album works as a seemless sonic journey. From the mood setting LSD to the crazy full-on climax of Fluoro Neuro Sponge, to the gentle landing of Sosltice, it is one of the genre's most perfect journeys, topped perhaps only by Simon Posford's follow up effort, The Lone Deranger. Owners of the Twisted records rerelease should be sure to keep playing after Solstice to hear the bonus ambient version of another Hallucinogen great, Angelic Particals.
An absolute MUST OWN
Every track is excellent and the album works as a seemless sonic journey. From the mood setting LSD to the crazy full-on climax of Fluoro Neuro Sponge, to the gentle landing of Sosltice, it is one of the genre's most perfect journeys, topped perhaps only by Simon Posford's follow up effort, The Lone Deranger. Owners of the Twisted records rerelease should be sure to keep playing after Solstice to hear the bonus ambient version of another Hallucinogen great, Angelic Particals.
An absolute MUST OWN
Twisted is a mile stone in psychedelic music. This is one of the most importand relased in 20th century for all goa's freaks. I'm still impressed of this record.