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posted a comment on Slugbug. 1 day ago
Take a heavy dose of John Maus, sprinkle in some Devo, season with Oingo Boingo and you've got a tasty Slugbug recipe.

Sparkling, inventive, melodic... and absolutely batshit crazy.
posted a comment on Bazz - H.A.R.M.O.N.Y.. 4 days ago
I dunno, this track is pretty weak compared to House Of Pax & Out Dope.

I think they (along with the Plexus, Public Ambient & Classex tracks) are more worthy of praise than this.

Hey, it's all good. Just opinions.
posted a review of Naghachian* - Flash. 6 days ago
For me it's all about Magic Keys. Such a classy track, especially considering what most Trance was like in '93 (hard, fast, intense).

It almost verges on Progressive House of the same era, but with enough melodic flair (inspired by Jean Michel Jarre's ... See full review
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posted a comment on Daft Punk - Homework. 7 days ago
Great sound on my copy. I'm using a Technics SL-1200MK3D. No skips, no issues.

For those complaining about skips using their Crosleys etc, maybe consider changing your turntable before blaming the vinyl.
posted a comment on Schiffer - Rivoluzione. 9 days ago
Nice track, but you can't help but think of Onda Del Futuro - Terra when listening to it.

Think of this as a Cappella remix.
posted a comment on Brian Eno - Ambient 4 (On Land). 10 days ago
No issues with my copy. There was minor static on first play straight out of the shrinkwrap, but after a VPI all issues vanished.

Stunning sound, and dead quiet.
posted a comment on Depeche Mode - Remixes 81···04. 12 days ago
Thought so, it has that '90 sound! Was it a vinyl promo? I can't see it anywhere. Maybe acetate? Or just CD?
posted a comment on Chromeo - Destination: Overdrive / Needy Girl. 13 days ago
Well worth it for the amazing Destination: Overdrive.

The DFA remix hasn't aged well, though. I'm not sure it was ever all that to be honest.
posted a comment on Terence Trent D'Arby - Introducing The Hardline According To Terence Trent D'Arby. 14 days ago
Oh dear, I never knew that. Comparing his debut to one of the most legendary albums of all time!

Well, I guess time has proved something. Mention Sgt. Pepper to any music fan and they know what you mean. Mention Introducing The Hardline and most people ... See full review
posted a review of Jean-Michel Jarre - Equinoxe Infinity. 16 days ago
Ok, so I just bought the download from iTunes before committing to buy the LP.

Initial thought (after three listens):

It's not really a follow-up to Equinoxe, rather a hommage to many previous albums wrapped up in a modern suit.

Dissection:

The ... See full review
posted a comment on Jean-Michel Jarre. 17 days ago
God your reviews are depressing. How about reviewing something you do like?
posted a comment on Jean-Michel Jarre - Equinoxe Infinity. 17 days ago
Very emotive review. I look forward to hearing this album, as a fellow true fan of Jarre.
posted a comment on Paper Dolls Plus One - Cool It. 17 days ago
What's the deal with this? Was it really produced in 2004?

It sounds like some early 80's Hi-NRG production. I can't find any earlier release date for this track on Discogs, though the band seem to stretch back to the 70's.
posted a review of DJ Rob Featuring MC Joe* - The Beat Is Flown. 19 days ago
On the face of it, "The Beat Is Alive" shouldn't work.

It's simply DJ Rob operating a drum machine, nothing more than a kick, hi-hats & snare. No music as such.

But MC Joe transforms this non-event into a legendary Hardcore classic. His aggressive ... See full review
posted a comment on Various - Ventilator 202 Demo Top 10. 20 days ago
Translation of track titles as this has got worldwide interest now:

A1 - Fan Zone: Boogie woogie for DJ's
A2 - Doom
A3 - She Wants To Forget Herself
A4 - Radio Utopia
A5 - Masks
A6 - Chemistry
B1 - Moron
B2 - Sense
B3 - Cosmic Ballad
B4 - Maybe, ... See full review
posted a comment on Earth And Fire. 20 days ago
Song Of The Marching Children is an amazing album, you can't ignore that.

Epic Prog!
posted a comment on Goldfrapp - Silver Eye. 24 days ago
Slap the clear hype sticker on the cover, job done!
posted a comment on DJ Tiësto & Armin van Buuren Present Major League - Wonder? / Wonder Where You Are?. 25 days ago
So yeah, this hasn't sold in almost four years. I wonder why?

Come on sellers, do your research. Lower the price or sit on dead stock.
posted a comment on Depeche Mode - A Broken Frame | The 12" Singles. 25 days ago
Just wait until you see the prices for the Construction Time Again / Some Great Reward boxes.

Sorry, but I'm out...
posted a review that has since been deleted. 25 days ago
posted a review of Formologic - My X-perience. 25 days ago
Decent remix by Ferry, but the gimmicky siren sound hasn't aged well. The kinda thing that reminds you of Kevin & Perry Go Large.

Still a nice track to drop in a '99 retro mix.
posted a review of Hurley & Todd - Crazy World. 26 days ago
Everyone who was into Trance around '99 still remembers all the classics.

Out Of The Blue, Airwave, Carte Blanche, Ayla, Synaesthesia, Gouryella, Happiness Happening, Church Of Ra, After Love, Hear You Calling...

So many classics.

Yet it seems that ... See full review
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posted a comment on Space Opera - Electro Wave. 27 days ago
For me, it's all about Technopop (Rough mix).

1989. Kraftwerk style. Detroit influence. Belgian heart.

A top combination! It's EBM, but more futuristic. This sounds like the hand reaching out to Belgian Techno.

Stunning track.
posted a review of Travel - Pray To Jerusalem. 27 days ago
Top notch Trance on a progressive tip with the Incisions remix.

Don't expect any '99 style "Hands In The Air" arpeggiated riffs here, it's a very smooth track with intricate percussion and a deep, menacing bassline.

The main drop it's definitely where ... See full review
posted a comment on Hell Feat. Billie Ray Martin - Je Regrette Everything. 27 days ago
Haha, exactly! The hi-hats kicking in so late are one of those special moments that really make the track.

Same thing as that stuttering kick drum moment in Daft Punk's Revolution 909. A moment to truly ignite the dancefloor!
posted a comment on Gesaffelstein - Conspiracy Remixes. about 1 month ago
Top quality remixes all the way through this package.

It's not often I say this, but The Hacker has been upstaged! The Milano remix of Opr is the star attraction here.

Hard, unrelenting Techno of the highest order yet with a trippy edge.

But yeah, The ... See full review
posted a comment on Mix Machine - You Can Dance. about 1 month ago
I bought this blind, thinking the track "You Can Dance" would be a re-edit of the Hi-NRG tune You Can Dance, but it's not. It's not related at all.

In fact, it's a throbbing Vitalic style affair, with growling male vocals. Very aggressive, and right up ... See full review
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posted a comment on Q-Bass* - Hardcore Will Never Die. about 1 month ago
Fair enough mate, I never paid much attention to the E-Type remix (I'm a sucker for the Telepathic mix) but you're right, it's pin-sharp.

Very clever production, definitely more intelligent than the typical 'ardkore (not that there's anything wrong with ... See full review
posted a comment on T99 - Gardiac. about 1 month ago
Gardiac is a hot mess of a track. It's got that trademark T99 stab, but the breaks are sterile and it just drags on and on.

The less said about the pitch-changing "Taj Namahaal" the better: Irritating!

So stick to Catwalk. It's short, it doesn't go ... See full review
posted a comment on Kyle Dixon (2), Michael Stein (9) - Stranger Things - Volume One (A Netflix Original Series). about 1 month ago
For all you guys complaining about the quality control issues, just buy the regular black vinyl release:

Stranger Things - Volume One (A Netflix Original Series)

Beautifully quiet pressing with a powerful dynamic sound.

Sure, it's only on boring black vinyl. But unless you like staring at your ... See full review
posted a comment on Interstate (3) - Lift / Check The Penis. about 1 month ago
You're lucky it was even called that. Could have been a lot worse considering what it actually said.

Original track is here (A1): D.J. Charly Lownoise & D.J. Mental Theo* - Tears E.P.
posted a comment on Muse - Origin Of Symmetry. about 1 month ago
Reading the comments below, is it possible that a CD transfer was used?

Quite incredible to consider for a major act / label, but it's not beyond the realm of possibility.

When a CD sounds better than an LP (especially given this is a 2xLP with the ... See full review
posted a comment on Muse - Bliss. about 1 month ago
My favourite Muse song. Simply pure euphoria from start to finish.
posted a review of Seb - Rainbow Islands. about 1 month ago
Red Jerry's Quiet Man remix treads a very similar path to his work with JX for There's Nothing I Won't Do.

That commercial sounding take on Red Jerry's trademark sound, but still very respectable. His rolling bassline is intact, and the production is of course top ... See full review
posted a review of Velocity - Lust. about 1 month ago
It's all about the Art Of Trance remix. Using a similar bassline to his Union Jack mix of Vicious Circles, along with razor sharp hi-hats and that typical Platipus attention to detail, this remix still stands strong.

The Rabbit In The Moon remix is far too ... See full review
posted a review of The Hacker - Cabaret Futura Vol. 2. about 1 month ago
The a-side track, Nu-Nrg, is as mentioned below a full-on oldschool Techno rave stomper complete with obligatory hoovers & whistles.

It's not clever, but it's definitely big & hard.

To be honest the real interest lies on the b-side. First, there's a ... See full review
posted a review of Frédéric Mercier - Music From France. about 1 month ago
Some nice pieces here, with a clear influence from Jean Michel Jarre & Tangerine Dream.

Quite a few uptempo numbers as well as some more moody tracks.

However, the "influence" stretches a little too far when Frédéric basically takes "To The ... See full review
posted a comment on Space Art (2) - Space Art. about 1 month ago
The sticker on the LP shrinkwrap states:

"1977's first album reissue cut from 2010 digital remasters"

So quite confusing...
posted a comment on Berlin - Metro. about 1 month ago
It'd be nice to have it reissued on 45pm 12", perhaps along with some of the unreleased Farenheit material.
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posted a review of Rhythmatic - Take Me Back. about 1 month ago
It's all about the Bass-Head mix. Serious Techno underpinning along with ultra heavy sub-bass alongside cheeky bleeps.

Totally tight production, and a DJ's friend too thanks to the intro & outro.

You can literally mix this tune into any style you want, ... See full review
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posted a comment on System Of A Down - System Of A Down. about 1 month ago
Amazing to finally have this landmark album on vinyl. Quite why it look so long is a mystery, especially with the amount of shitty bootlegs that have been floating around for years.

Anyway, here it is at last. What does the vinyl sound like? Pretty ... See full review
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posted a comment on Together (2) - So Much Love To Give. about 1 month ago
While this track is widely regarded as a classic, I do kinda see your point.