DJ Darkzone Presents Clubmasters [Import]

DJ Darkzone Presents Clubmasters [Import]

Track Listings

1. Power and Energy [Short Cut] - DJ Darkzone

2. Ultimate Trip [Short Cut] - Espuma

3. Singular 2000 [Short Cut] - DJ Crack

4. Words of Passion [Short Shuffle Remix]

5. Flatline [Short Cut] - Eric del Mar

6. View More Moment [Short Cut] - UNIX

7. My Phunky World [Short Cut] - Phil Kinley

8. Magic Fly [Short Cut] - Ray Clarke

9. Ahora Te Quierro [Radio Mix] - Espuma,

10. Pumpin' It Up [Radio Mix]

11. Astral 98 [Radio Mix]

12. Another Day [Short Cut] - UNIX

13. Wild Side of Disco [Short Cut]

14. Gee's Groove [Short Cut]

15. Cry of Youth [Short Loving Loop Remix]

16. Do to Me [Wwe Radio Mix]

17. Drop the Bass [Short Cut]

18. World of Doubt [Short Cut] - Eric del Mar

Tracks:

In The Back Of The Car - Emo
Dirty Laundy - Bitter:Sweet
Unrock - Gabriel Rios
The Lost Song - The Cat Empire
High Up On The Hook - Alice Russell
Crabbuckit - K-os
L.I.N.N. - Linn & Freddie
The Hop - Radio Citizen
Everything - Jehro
Until The Morning (Rewound By Kid Loco) - Thievery Corporation

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For their latest excursion into the arch, increasingly mainstream land of multi-kulti groove-meister pastiches, Putumayo has chosen a more forward-leaning direction -- or have they? As time goes on, music of this genre, with its tendency toward faux-ironic, retro-glam-showbiz quotes and neo-hipster attitude, far from being on the cutting edge, is beginning to seem downright cozy and nostalgic. For example the singer on Bitterweet's "Dirty Laundry," wreathed in chirpy girl-group references, refers to herself as a "bad girl." What can that possibly mean in the industrial West, at the dawn of the present millennium, when pretty much anything goes? Did she wear fur, patronize an unfashionable tatooist, forget to recycle? K-Os, from Canada, again looks over its shoulder, this time to The Last Poets and Ray Charles' "Hit The Road Jack" -- not boring but hardly newsworthy or thought-provoking. Many of these bands seem to be playing at being shady characters to impress their friends and audiences. The tunes are elegant, studied and even sporadically barbed. But truly dangerous artistic statements tend to be created by obsessed, passionate loose cannons, not anal retentive poseurs indulging in self-conscious theatrics. --Christina Roden

Album Description

On A New Groove, Putumayo continues its exploration of new sounds by collecting tracks from a variety of DJs, producers and musicians who may have started out as bedroom producers but have transmitted themselves far beyond the confines of those four walls.

A New Groove features high-powered performances by a bevy of musicians from across the globe. The London-based Alice Russel brings her signature sound of funk and fun to the lush 70's-esque orchestration of "High Up on the Hook," while Canadian emcee K-Os hip hops his way through the half b-boy, half zoot suit adventure that is "Crabbuckit", a gem from his second album Joyful Rebellion. On the head-nodding "L.I.N.N.", Stockholm-based but internationally-known producer Freddie Cruger, a.k.a. Red Astaire, is joined by the silver-tongued Linn, who's been called Sweden's Jill Scott.

The album gains its balance with other artists who step in to help cool down the pace. The recognizable grooves of Thievery Corporation get a gentle reworking from Kid Loco on "Until the Morning" while the Puerto Rico-born, Brussels-based Gabriel Rios weds his old-school Latin roots with his love for modern production and melody on the quirky "Unrock." Other musical globetrotters, including France's newest sensation Jehro and Australia's latest success story The Cat Empire, lend their sensibilities and expertise to round out this eclectic collection of artists.

Customer Reviews:

Yet again a Great! Album,, from putumaya .......2007-05-07

If you want an album that,s fresh and cool to listen or dance to then this is the album you should have!!

Manhattan wannabees ?.......2007-04-01

When I think of Manhattan (and martinis) creativity and originality come to mind. That is not what I hear when I listen to the sampler, which sounds rather pretentious and shallow to me. If that is what some people associate with Manhattan they do not know the place and neither do they know what a good mix of pop, hiphop and jazz is. Skip Putumayo Groove and try Tourist by St Germain to get a taste of the genre. Three stars, because Putumayo makes nice looking covers and thorough background texts.

great songs..........2007-03-31

i really like this cd. i have many putumayo cds and this is a good one! my only little complaint is i wish it were longer. it would be perfect with 2-3 more songs!

Good collection.......2007-03-24

This is a cool, bluesy, jazzy, textured collection of very interesting songs. Not the kind of stuff you will hear on the radio. I am enjoying it immensely.

Music for Manhattans,martinis,and mimosas.......2007-03-22

"A New Groove" is,so far,Putumayo's best release this year. It can be considered a groovier version of Putumayo's "Euro Lounge" with its artists from Denmark, the UK, Germany, France, and Sweden.

"A New Groove" takes smooth jazz and gives it a beat,be it reggae,dub,or trip-hop. Emo's dub-flavored "In the Back of the Car" is a perfect opener. Bitter:Sweet's "Dirty Laundry" (which is now being used in ABC promos for "Ugly Betty" and "Grey's Anatomy")is a tongue in-cheek take on big band. Gabriel Rios' "Unrock" has a sophisticated Latin twist. The Cat Empire (not to be confused with Cat Power) has the hypnotic "Lost Song" and Radio Citizen&Bajka's "Hop" is equally mesmerizing. K-Os and Jehro use the reggae beat in their songs. Thievery Corporation, with Emiliana Torrini (she of the overrated "Gollum's Song" in the "Two Towers" movie) close with the soothing "Until the Morning",as if the album were for a hip nightclub,and this song announced the dawn.

"A New Groove" is music fit for Manhattans,martinis,and mimosas.Unfortunately,it clocks in at only 38 minutes.It's a bit short,but the entire album is pure,jazzy fun."A New Groove" takes jazz and gives it a refreshing spin.

Renaissance Presents Hernan Cattaneo: Sequential, Vol. 2

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Epic
Excercise your EDM intelligence with this one

Renaissance Presents Hernan Cattaneo: Sequential, Vol. 2
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Manufacturer: Renaissance Dance UK
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ASIN: B000PC0U7Q
Release Date: 2007-05-21

Tracks:

Sweep [HernCatto & John Tonks Little Intro Mix] - Blue Foundation
18 Years - Crowdpleaser & St-Plomb,
Monochrome (Reprise) - George G, Livio & Roby
I Try [Nic Fanciulli Remix] - Francois Dubois
Anime [Sequential Mix] - HernCatto, , John Tonks
Time Travel - X-Plore,
Summer Time - DP6,
Paranoid [Eelke Kleijn Remix] - Kosmas Epsilon
Goodbye Pluto - 16 Bit Lolitas
Agent Blue - Guy J
Sparta [Original Mix] - Itamar Sagi
In Place Solo - X-Green,
Rhythm Acupuncture [Martin Buttrich Remix] - TG
Popsky - Chaim, Popsky
Smooth Drive [Danny Howells & Dick Trevor Mix] - Marco Bailey

Tracks:

Second Angel Is Here [Sequential Mix] - Oliverio
Neon [Guy Gerber & David K Mix] - Spencer Parker
Arachnofunk - James Harcourt
Lia - Steve Mill
Everyone Loves Candy - Anil Chawla
Saudade [Remix] - Layo & Bushwacka!,
I Sleep in Sellotape - Merkins
Nobody Beats the Biz - Martin Eilbahn
Airtight [Sequential Mix] - Nick Muir
Paper Dove [Sequential Mix] - Martin Garcia
Prodax - Alex Dolby
Argie Bargie - Graham & Blades
Infinity - Stel

Album Details

Cattaneo's Track Record is Unimpeachable, as Demonstrated by the Critical and Retail Success of his Two Previous "Masters Series" Albums and the Premiere Sequential Project. He is One of the Most In-demand Djs on the Planet, Playing Over 120 Dates a Year Across Five Continents. He Bringst his Trademark, Seamless Mixing and Flawless Set Programming to a Global Audience. This Musical Excellence is the Driving Force Behind this Installment in his Sequential Series. The Tracklist is Littered with Some of the Most Upfront Material from Some of the Industry's Most Respected Names Like Layo and Bushwacka!, Nic Fanciulli, Martin Buttrich and Danny Howells. The Set Includes Six Tracks and Remixes that Are Exclusive to this Album, Including an Exclusive Original Production from Cattaneo and John Tonks. Art Direction Comes from Award Winning Designers Insect, who Continue the Motif of the First Volume in the Series Keeping the Packages Consistent.

Customer Reviews:

Epic.......2007-06-22

This is not so much a review as it is an opinion. I have found but one word to accurately describe Hernán Cattáneo's Sequential Volume 2: Epic.

Not since my first listen to Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon back in the summer of 1973 have I been so profoundly, so unreservedly transported. Prepare for a harmonic adventure like no other.

A word of advice: Buy headphones. Good ones. This compilation, with the proper head gear, will change everything you think you know about digital music.

Excercise your EDM intelligence with this one.......2007-05-26

Hernan Cattaneo's second installment in his self-realized "Sequential" series is a highly intelligent and logical extension of the successful first installment. It is in every way as haunting, smooth and colorful as its album's cover might indicate. Hernan is arguably the smoothest DJ on the scene right now, able to slyly manipulate the transitions between songs whose eclectic nature one cannot help but savor and appreciate. What works in Hernan's favor is the fact that Sequential Vol. 2 is not so much a "sequel" as much as it is a progression for the Sequential series and Cattaneo himself.

The layout of Sequential 2 is similar to that of Sequential, Vol. 1; the first disc is a wonderful, (dare I mention the word timeless already?) smooth and sexy mix of what amounts to be a superb track selection. Though brief, Cattaneo and John Tonks' `Little Intro Mix' of "Sweep" swept me off my feet; the two artists manage to change a rather familiar song into something brief and beautiful. As usual, Cattaneo's track selection is impeccable as he mixes quirky tracks like "18 Years" alongside more conventional tracks like "Monochrome." Those of you familiar with Hernan's sly DJ'ing style will, no doubt, find lovely the transitions between Nic Fanciulli's remix of "I Try" and the `Sequential Mix' of "Anime" (produced by Cattaneo and Tonks themselves). The beauty of disc one steadily escalates as the tracks progress and I truly believe Hernan meticulously placed these tracks in "sequence" to provide this effect. He succeeds, brilliantly. The beauty of the first disc is counter-weighted by midtempo, beat-oriented tracks beginning early on in the mix; from tracks five until sixteen, Hernan manipulates the sound so that with regards to the mystical elements of the music the intrusion of heavier undercurrent beats doesn't overwhelm the vibe. Note-worthy tracks include "Goodbye Pluto" and Martin Buttrich's sublime remix of "Rhythm Acupuncture," which segues into the superbly chosen "Popsky," aiding "Smooth Drive" in bringing closure to the first disc riding the same elegance with which it began.

True to "Sequential" prototype, the second mix illustrates what the cover of the album can only convey visually. A certain type of aural 'color' is injected into the tracks on this mix, similar to the 'color' one might find on the Luke Fair's "Balance." That is not to say that disc two resembles house music, by any means. Tracks such as Guy Gerber & David K's mix of "Neon," "Arachnofunk" and "Everyone Loves Candy" that illustrate this colorful timbre - and we only find ourselves on the fourth track! This is definitely a mix to cherish, just as its predecessor was. The style is fresh - the "new car smell" of EDM and it simply never fails to get the body moving. "Everyone Loves Candy," in fact, launches the album into danceable bliss with echoic female "voices" (not to be confused with vocals) and a relentless dancefloor beat that will promote beads of sweat on your face as you let loose to its sound. Take it or leave it, but this is one wicked album. The remix of Layo & Bushwacka!'s "Saudade" deserves specific praise here, I think, because of its ethnically-infused funk. Add a dash of electro and flip on the strobe-lights because the party's going from dusk `til dawn. Any dance album has the capacity to precipitate an all-night party, but tracks like "Nobody Beats the Biz," moving from funk-laden grooves to hard-hitting minimal house keep things one step ahead of the rest. How Hernan manages this flow without losing the listener nor the pace continues to elude me; in fact, it excites me to the point where I'm not sure if I'm liable to care how he does it - I just want to taste that aural sugarcane. Two unique `Sequential Mixes' of "Airtight" and "Paper Dove" bring even more authenticity to faithful Stel's "Infinitiy," which closes out the second mix and displays the sexy fusion of house, Balearic and trance EDM tightly bound within the confines of eight minutes. Superb.

The second volume of Sequential shows Hernan at perhaps his finest peak thus far as we have watched his style move through that of the fifth Master's Series to the Sequential series and the continued success of his Metro 95.1 radio show. This is an album worth purchasing; ideal for a club or for a home entertainment system, there is never a point during which the listener feels his intelligence is being insulted with repetitious "four-on-the-floor" amateur antics. This is simply not Hernan's style. Expect the same sly, smooth and sexy trance we have all come to know and love Hernan Cattaneo for - though dually, expect it to be of a higher caliber than we have seen from him before. Unlike John Digweed's Transitions, Vol. 2, which is a fantastic album in its own right but is a mere continuation of the first volume, the second Sequential release is a step forward from the previous excursion, and exercises both the mind and body in ecstatic unity.

~Lex

Renaissance Presents the Masters Series, Pt. 9: Satoshi Tomiie

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Programmed to Perfection!!
Ellegant Music
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Renaissance Presents the Masters Series, Pt. 9: Satoshi Tomiie
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Renaissance Dance UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000N3TYKG
Release Date: 2007-03-19

Tracks:

Farra - Ripperton
The 16th Machine - Bot'ox Meets Showgirls
Air Moves - Photogenic
Don't Push It - Jimpster
Welcome To Zion - King Roc
Don't Be Lonely - Vernon
The Right Wing - Nick Chacona
Darkroomboot - Opus Ink
So That's What Happens - Herlihy & Torrance
Alienation 3/Beyond the Forest - King Britt
I Go Deep - Jim Rivers
Praise - Art Of Tones
Aura - Motorcitysoul

Tracks:

Ahh - Thugfucker
I Need - Marc Romboy Vs. Robert Owens
Serotone - Matt O'Brien
Lose Control - Lance De Sardi
It's Your Time - Planet Funk
Moods - Shlomi Aber
Celofans - Pabo Akaros
Flick It - D'Julz
Sleeping In the Bass Box - Guy Gerber
Crop Duster - Shlomi Aber
Driven - Estroe

Album Details

Satoshi Tomiie Returns to Renaissance for the Ninth Edition of "The Masters", Fresh from the Success of the 2006 Launch of the Sister 3D Series. He Delivers a Contemporary, Two Disc Ride Through Worldwide Dance Culture, Marrying Undiscovered Gems with Future Classics. Tomiie's Wide Crossover Appeal (Reflected in this Tracklist) Draws on his Soulful House Roots Through to the Contemporary Electronic Sound of Europe. Upfront Tracklist Draws on Some of the Hottest Production Talent from Round the World

Customer Reviews:

Programmed to Perfection!!.......2007-05-13

Satoshi Tomiie blows me away again with his superbly mixed compilation album. His attention to detail and ear for music give way to a set of forward-thinking house music that defies the boundaries of any particular genre. Tech-funk and soulful melodies contribute to the joy I feel when I listen to this album. His impeccable timing and engineering skills make the set flow "just right." He beat-mixes the songs in key for extended periods of time, which really adds a subtle element of flawlessness to the journey he creates through his set. He adjusts the dynamics just right to master a normally flat-sounding track into an enhanced 3D soundscape! Of course, his choice in content is the foundation for the album's greatness (in my opinion). My favorite track is Jim Rivers "I Go Deep." When I listen to this track, I feel like I am having a deep, spiritual (personal) experience with my inner self. I actually cried as I was driving home late one night as this track was mixed in. Overall, I have a passion for progressive house music that is funky and has soul. This definitely fits the bill! My mixes are free podcasts that I upload every month and can be heard at [...]. Hope you enjoy!!

Ellegant Music.......2007-05-12

The music that this melodic cd contains it's very ellegant and unique, without loosing the ELECTRO style, because as we all know, electro it's changing the world of electronic music and it's the genre all people want to hear, so I must say A+.

Fancy a game of chess?.......2007-03-22

The last several installments of Renaissance's "Master's Series" have shown a remarkable trend in "progressive" styles; Dave Seaman's electro-house production took long-time fans by surprise, and Sandy Rivera's Renaissance debut resembled Sharam's vocal-house that, when released by Renaissance, seems to come out of left field. Satoshi Tomiie continues forging the treacherous path towards dance music of the future with what is perhaps the most complex and engaging "Masters" release since Hernan Cattaneo's Volume 2; from the very beginning, Satoshi is dropping hints that this is no ordinary progressive mix and is a far cry from a return to the darker tribal trance that made NuBreed 006 the biggest success of his recent career. Satoshi utilizes instead a smooth, sensual and cerebral progression of excellent tracks that is quite unlike anything I have heard before - both from Satoshi himself and the EDM community as an entity.

On the first disc, Satoshi displays the type of mechanical precision found in car assembly lines; the product, however, is far less stable; what this really means is that the style is less predictable and therefore more exciting. "Farra" begins very slowly with xylophonic chords - giving the introduction to this disc a spacious atmosphere. As a result I always find myself in a complacent headspace that is soon shattered as the music unfolds. The feather-light sounds that weave over and under the melody effortlessly capture and calm the ear - until, that is, a wickedly cool and funky bass-driven groove gives "Air Moves" and "Don't Push It" the collective momentum needed to propel the first mix closer to its peak. The cool and delicate atmospheric consistency never gives way to anything too overpowering. Interrupting (and it is hardly a rude one!) the ambience is "Darkroomboot" by Opus Ink, an alias representing the collaborative efforts of Satoshi himself with the rapidly-rising European duo Audiofly. The tempo quickens, the melody gains definition, and the rest of the album explodes with a restrained energy that I found to be decadently suitable for cocktails and good conversation prior to entering thunderous dance floors. Arguably the sickest beat on the first mix appears in "So That's What Happens", which is surrounded by electro-robotic harmony. The beat is momentarily interrupted by silence, save the churning of electric turbines; it returns, seconds later, with the same latent ferocity as before. The timbre of DJ Yellow & King Britt's "Alienation 3/Beyond the Forest" reflects the track title so well. Haunting synths cascade over a cooler and slower foundation and remind me of the feeling one would experience if one were to gaze upwards in the center of an unknown forest, touched simultaneously by fear and spiritual awe. And how fitting it is that Jim Rivers' "I Go Deep" follows! Its deep and eclectic rhythm flows like water in a brook, slowly removing one's head from the forest and placing it, gently, back into the pre-club environment. "Praise" and "Aura" end the first disc with an upbeat, mid-tempo jazziness that is quite enjoyable.

Satoshi breaks disc two down immediately, hinting at the raw energy-to-come with the uniquely staccato "chopstick" percussion of Thugf*cker's "Ahh", later dropping into a hard bass drum. I will admit that I'm not crazy about the admittedly creepy male spoken-word vocals in "I Need", but they are quickly and quietly overlooked as the cowbell-driven pace of Matt O'Brien's increasingly popular "Serotone" kick in neatly alongside the first identifiably "dark" grooves of any track mixed on either disc. It would be wise to heed the title "Lose Control", because from this point onwards the aural journey becomes bumpier, wilder and more "Satoshi" than has been shown on the album thus far. I felt that the upbeat and bouncy atmosphere shoots like an arrow straight through the heart of the second disc. The next several tracks continue the cerebral-dance theme, and "Moods" drops a particularly body-moving rhythm that warrants mention. The peak of disc two is reached with a great pairing of tracks by Satoshi; in this case, D'Julz's "Flick It" (Original Mix) and Guy Gerber & Patrik K's "Sleeping in the Bass Box". I think the combination works perfectly; the smooth and respectable build up of "Flick It"s electro-energy erupts with a mean bass line that drives the melody as much as acting as a segue between "Flick It" and "Sleeping in the Bass Box". Take note of the latter title, because that's precisely the impression this track left me feeling I'd experienced. "Cropduster" and "Driven" polish off this fine piece of work, and end disc two with a far better fade-out than was given on disc one, where "Aura" seems to arbitrarily disappear.

The complexity of Satoshi Tomiie's latest (and, dare I say, greatest?) achievement is hard to swallow at first. Only after four sessions of listening to both discs straight through was I able to realize the insight Satoshi projects. I would have to say that this album is tied for my favorite amongst the "Masters" series with Cattaneo's Part 5. Satoshi Tomiie manages to create the most outstanding aural chess match I have ever heard - and although it is Satoshi who moves the pieces, it is the listener who ultimately wins the match.

~Lex

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Wanna learn to dance, try me...
FINALLY!!!!!

Thrivemix Presents: Dance Anthems
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ASIN: B000OQF6T0
Release Date: 2007-05-15

Tracks:

Christina Aguilera "Hurt" (Deeper-Mindset Full On Club Mix)
Hilary Duff "With Love" (Richard Vission vs. Dave Aude Club Mix)
Diddy feat. Nicole Scherzinger "Come To Me" (E-Smoove House Mix)
Nelly Furtado "Promiscuous" (Ralphi's Dirty Vocal)
Pink "Stupid Girls" (Hani's Stupid Remix)
Camille Jones "Creeps" (Fredde Le Grand Remix)
Danity Kane "Show Stopper" (Dave Aude Club Mix)
Nick Lachey "What's Left Of Me" (The Passengerz Remix Radio Edit)
Natasha Bedingfield "The One That Got Away" (Valentin Radio Mix)
Jewel "Intuition" (Gabriel & Dresden Hi-Tek Digital Mix)
Paris Hilton "Stars Are Blind" (Tracy Does Paris Club Mix)
Cascada "Truly Madly Deeply" (Thomas Gold Remix)

Tracks:

September "Cry For You " (Radio Edit)
Soul Corporation "Let's Go Together" (Simmons & Christopher Instrumental)
Nicola Fasano feat. Paula B "Been A Long Time" (Club Version)
Karen Overton "Your Loving Arms" (Damien Heck Remix)
Jenna Drey "By The Way" (DJ Escape & Johnny Vicious Club Mix)
Therese "Time" (Stonebridge Vocal Mix)
Francesco Diaz pres. Denis The Menace & Jerry Ropero "Time to Turn Around" (Full Vocal Mix)
Jacinta "Destination" (Aurora Club Mix)
Bump "I'm Rushing" (Dave Spoon Vocal Mix)
Cassie "Me & U" (Tyler Nelson Private Mix)
Faithless "Bombs" (Benny Benassi Mix)
Taxi Doll "Waiting" (Josh Harris Club Mix)

Album Description

Thrive Records, home to the world's biggest DJ's, brings you the biggest dance hits of 2007 on a low priced double CD set: ThriveMix Presents DanceAnthems. This twenty-four track continuous mix pairs up the biggest club anthems from dance music's elite with hard to find club mixes of today's biggest pop stars. Mixed by NYC's Johnny Vicious, ThriveMix Presents DanceAnthems features massive dance remixes of Chistina Aguilera "Hurt," Hilary Duff "With Love," Diddy f/ Nicole Scherzinger "Come To Me," and Nelly Furtado "Promiscuious." The album also features hard to find remixes of recent hits by Natasha Bedingfield, Cassie, Danity Kane, Jewel and Nick Lachey. Combine all this with dancefloor anthems from Faithless, Cascada, September, Benny Benassi and more, and you've got the hottest dance mix available today: ThriveMix Presents DanceAnthems

Customer Reviews:

Wanna learn to dance, try me..........2007-06-11

I'll only review a few songs
~ Christina Aguilera "Hurt" (Deeper-Mindset Full On Club Mix)
---This song goes beyond Christinas talent, makes her music seem cool, for a trance trip hop lover of music like me. The lyricks are possibly about her dead father, kinda depressing, yet one can get into it.
~ Hilary Duff "With Love" (Richard Vission vs. Dave Aude Club Mix)
---Hilary's voice is plain, (nothing like Karen Overton, who is fantastic) but this mix is totally Hot.
~ Jewel "Intuition" (Gabriel & Dresden Hi-Tek Digital Mix)
---One of the better mixes i've heard lately!!! Well done, and Jewl has a great voice.
~September "Cry For You " (Radio Edit)
---Everyone must listen to this song, good trance balot, and neat words, to a good voice.
~Karen Overton "Your Loving Arms" (Damien Heck Remix)
---Where would my speakers be with out this song.... burning... this is the best song ever written. its CHOICE!!
~Bump "I'm Rushing" (Dave Spoon Vocal Mix)
Good voice, nice trance.

PLease see the value in 24 songs for $15, and considering thats better then $1 each on itunes.

I love most of the songs on this album, and they can make one move well, try dancing in a mirror to them, get some good moves mastered!

FINALLY!!!!!.......2007-05-21

I LOVE THIS CD SET!!! finally a collection of songs you know and hear on the radio. in the club. or even watch the videos for on MTV or VH1 are in a collection of the dance mixes. one: they are hard to find mixes. not on the import or maxi singles, well some of them are, but alot of them are only on promo singles u can only get on ebay. two: they are awesome dance mixes, not long trance mixes with hardly any vocals like a dub mix. three: NON-Stop fast music, nothing slows down the music. this is the summer dance album. one of the best i have heard in a while. I actually stopped buying dance compilations. cause the songs were songs i had never heard of, and when i did didnt care for. but this is sooo worth it, only thing missing is Kim Sozzi's new ad number 1 single 'Break Up.' this is a collection you will love. buy it!!!!

Thrivemix Presents: Trance Anthems, Vol. 2

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Thrivemix Presents: Trance Anthems, Vol. 2
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Elements of Life

ASIN: B000RGN1XA
Release Date: 2007-07-10

Tracks:

Hilary Duff "Stranger" (Wawa Remix)
Depeche Mode "Martyr" (Paul Van Dyk Remix)
Paul Oakenfold "Save The Last Trance For Me"
Delerium f/ Jael "Lost and Found" (Blank & Jones Electrofied Remix)
Idina Menzel "Defying Gravity" (Theme Song from Wicked) (Tracy Young's
Gabriel & Dresden f/ Jan Burton "Dangerous Power"
Matt Darey "I'm Free" (Beautiful Day) (Sunburst Mix)
Richard Grey vs. Erick Morillo and Jose Nunez f/ Shawnee Taylor "Life
Sunfreakz f/ Andrea Britton "Counting Down The Days" (Axwell Vocal Mix)
Chris Lake "Changes" f/ Laura V (Funkagenda Mix)
Conga Squad "Too Blind 2 See" (C-Mos Monstervocal)
Eric Prydz "Frankfurt"

Tracks:

Moby "Go" 2007 (Trentemuller Remix)
Deep Dish "Flashdance" (Guetta & Garraud F*** Me I'm Famous Remix)
iiO "Rapture 07" (Starkillers Dirty Girl Remix)
Jacinta "Can't Keep it Secret" (Johnny Vicious & DJ Escape)
Kirsty Hawkshaw Meets Tenishia "Outsiders" (Cosmic Gate Remix)
ATB "Renegade" (Ronski Speed Remix)
Carl Cox f/ Saffron "Get What You Paid 4!" (Marco Bailey Remix)
Albert Vorne "Formentera What" (Gareth Emery Remix)
DuMonde "Tomorrow" (Observer vs. DJ Spacecase Mix)
Art Of Trance "Madagascar" (Ferry Corsten Remix)
Tiesto "Lethal Industry" (Richard Durand Remix)
Dubfire "Roadkill"

Album Description

ThriveMix storms the scene again, delivering the second installment of the most popular commercial trance series: ThriveMixPresents TranceAnthems 2. This double CD, twenty-four track continuous mix takes dance music lovers on a ride through the best in current trance remixes of hits from the pop and rock world and club anthems from the most in demand trance music producers. Mixed by NYC's Johnny Vicious ThriveMixPresents TranceAnthems2 features Hilary Duff's "Stranger" (Wawa Remix), the Paul Van Dyk remix of Depeche Mode's "Martyr," Paul Oakenfold's "Save the Last Trance For Me," an amazing remix of the theme song from Wicked "Defying Gravity," the massive Axwell remix of "Counting Down the Days" by Sunfreakz f/ Andrea Britton, and the recent club smash "Roadkill" by Dubfire from Deep Dish. Combine this with tracks and remixes from trance favorites Tiesto, Delerium, Ferry Corsten, Gabriel & Dresden and ATB and you've got the hottest trance compilation of the summer.

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One of Putumayo's better European compilations
Euro Lounge Best of the Series
Very good!
A very good compilation of artists, I must admit I knew only
gets you in the mood...

Putumayo Presents: Euro Lounge
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Putumayo World Music
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ASIN: B00008BRCX
Release Date: 2003-03-25

Tracks:

Un Simple Histoire - Thievery Corporation
Limbe - S-Tone Inc.
Salpica - Mambotur
Jackie - Bossa Nostra
Sempre Di Domenica - Daniele Silvestri
Girl - Ilhan Ersahin
Sweet Sadness - Gabin
Stojne Bre Mome Kocansko - Vanja Lazarova
How Was It For You? - Gare Du Nord
El Ultimo Habitante Del Planeta - Mastretta
Non Sarai Mai - Bandabardo
Voulez-vous? - Arling & Cameron

Customer Reviews:

One of Putumayo's better European compilations.......2006-06-30

Europe is a mixed bag musically,despite all the disparate countries now being the European Union.This explains the varying quality of Putumayo's European compilations;while I enjoy "Greece:A Musical Odyssey",with its combination of modern&traditional elements as well as "Athens to Andalucia",I find "Paris"&"French Cafe" sappy&annoying.

So it is with "Euro Lounge." The Lounge series is one of Putumayo's best series."Euro Lounge" isn't the strongest,but it's still good.It has a continental sensibility,reflecting France,Italy,the Netherlands,Spain--and even Macedonia&Turkey.

Highlights-
1)Un Simple Histoire-Thievery Corporation adds its own trip hop twist to chanson.
2)Limbe-An ethereal composition from Italy.It's also got bhangra,which makes it worthy.
3)Salpica-A funny techno Latino tune.Mambotur has a sense of fun.Now I should get some Senor Coconut,with his techno Latino twist of Kraftwerk with his "El Baile Aleman."
4)Girl-A mysterious,jazzy tune from Turkey.Smooth Turkish jazz--it's Turkish delight.
5)Sweet Sadness-Another easygoing,bittersweet tune from Italy.
6)Stojne Bre Mome Kocansko-A hypnotic tune sung by a septuganerian from Macedonia.
7)El Ultimo Habitante del Planeta-A humorous tune from Spain,complete with a theremin fit for a '50s sci-fi movie.
8)Voulez-vous?-Arling&Cameron at their cheesy best.

"Sempre de domenica"&"Non Sarai Mai" are okay compositions from Italy.

While not the best of Putumayo's Lounge CDs,it is one of their better European compilations.It's a relaxing CD,fit to accompany tapas&Sangiovese.

Euro Lounge Best of the Series.......2005-09-20

I bought both World Lounge and Euro Lounge, Euro is the best by far!

Very good!.......2005-04-17

This CD does a good job as Putumayo's second installment to their lounge CD collections. With beats from all across Europe, this CD goes to the heart of Euro-Lounge music. This is one of the best lounge CDs I've had the pleasure of listening to and am quite impressed with it. Also, the cover art-work, in my opinion, is very cool. I verily recommend this album to any and all who are fans of this type of music.

A very good compilation of artists, I must admit I knew only.......2005-01-13

of Thievery Corporation before I heard this, I discovered it at my local library and the title intrigued me enough to check it out and I really was astounded at the variety of music they had, ever since this I've gotten more into downtempo electronica, trip hop, acid jazz, and it was all because of this album,

I still listen to it on a regular basis and enjoy it very much. I personally recommend trying it out first by downloading songs by these artists on iTUNES but that's just me and my online music shopping obsession, so far I think I've spent around $175 dollars online on iTUNES which is way more than what I used to buy when I bought CDs, I can go on about the advantages of iTUNES but this isn't a review of that is it now? Anyways, it's not a high price at all so check it out if you want, or you can do the iTUNES thing but, whatever.

gets you in the mood..........2005-01-11

i discovered this cd while browsing in a small shop in kapa'a, kauai. we spent the rest of our holiday listening to the gentle beats of salpica and limbe. i am addicted. when we got home, i promptly purchased an s-tone and mambatour albums - we were not disappointed!

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Blah.......again
Fantastic Electro/Dance
this puts the word ELECTRO to shame!!!!
Electro for everyone!!
Thrive continues to please...

Thrivemix Presents: Electro
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Thrive (Red)
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ASIN: B000ILYZXY
Release Date: 2007-04-03

Tracks:

Bloc Party "Banquet" (Boys Noize Vox Mix)
Scissor Sisters "I Don't Feel Like Dancin'" (Linus Loves Dub)
Hellogoodbye "Here In Your Arms" (Tommie Sunshine Remix)
Justice vs Simian "We Are Your Friends"
Tiga "You Gonna Want Me"
Stefy "Chelsea" (Morgan Page Remix)
Royksopp "What Else Is There?" (Jacques Lu Cont Remix)
She Wants Revenge "Tear You Apart" (Chris Holmes vs. Bystanders Remix)
Under The Influence of Giants "Mama's Room" (Richard Vission Rerub)
Clear Static "Make-Up Sex" (Claude Le Gache Mixshow)
Metric "Monster Hospital" (MSTRKRFT Remix)
Depeche Mode "Enjoy the Silence" (Ewan Pearson Edit)

Tracks:

Tahiti 80 "Big Day" (Booka Shade Remix)
Tiefshwarz "Damage" (Buick Project Remix)
Nu Electric "No Matter What" (TV Rocks Mix)
iio "Is It Love?" (Starkillers Remix)
Stellastarr "Sweet Troubled Soul" (Morel's Pink Noise Vocal Mix)
Starkillers "Scream" (Original Mix)
Peaches "Downtown" (Simian Mobile Disco Remix)
Sarah McLeod "He Doesn't Love You" (Hook N Sling Vocal Mix)
Basement Jaxx "Hush Boy" (Les Visiteurs Remix)
Bitter:Sweet "Dirty Laundry" (Morgan Page Remix)
Freeform Five "Perspex Sex" (Ewan Pearson's Hi-NRG Remix)
Paolo Mojo "1983" (Eric Prydz Remix)

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Electro is the new sound taking over both traditional dance fans and the indie rock audience. With dance fans begging for more attitude and with indie kids begging to shake their asses to dancefloor-friendly remixes of their favorite bands, this new movement was inevitable. ThriveMix Presents Electro complies the best new tracks from this budding subgenre onto a double CD continuous mix. The album features electro remixes of Bloc Party, Scissor Sisters, Hellogoodbye, She Wants Revenge, Depeche Mode, Royksopp, Peaches, Under the Influence of Giants, Stellastar, Tiefschwarz f. Tracy Thorn, Basement Jaxx and Tahiti 80. Also features electro / indie dance heroes Justice, Tiga, MSTRKRFT, Jacques Lu Cont, Simian Mobile Disco, Ewan Pearson, Boys Noize, Tommie Sunshine and more. 2XCD Mixed by Johnny Vicious.

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Blah.......again.......2007-06-02

First of let me state a few facts. (like i said on the Dance Anthems album)

I love house music
I'm not a fan of commercial music to begin with
and I really don't like commercial music remixed into crap house.......

oh and as someone said THIS IS NOT ELECTRO!

so well let's just say if you're like me you already know not to buy this.

Fantastic Electro/Dance.......2007-05-23

WoW! What an amazing, up-beat cd! It's one amazing dance hit after another. The mixes are very different from most other compliation dj cd's, seamless and super hot!!! Ouch!

this puts the word ELECTRO to shame!!!!.......2007-04-13

THIS IS NOT ELECTRO!!!! go listin to a little group called Jackal & Hyde and find out what electro music really is!!!!

Electro for everyone!!.......2007-04-10

This compilation is so good! It has tracks that even people who aren't into electro can enjoy.

Thrive continues to please..........2007-04-10

I have always been impressed with the mixes and compilations Thrive Records puts out and Electro is no exception. I really like the tracks by Peaches, Tiga, She Wants Revenge and Bloc Party.

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3.5 Jens Gad's second solo offering
Luxorious Relaxation
Le Spa Sonique by Jens Gad Presents
Relaxing and Beautiful
nice atmospheres

Le Spa Sonique
Jens Gad Presents
Manufacturer: Sequoia Records
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ASIN: B000EHSV64
Release Date: 2006-04-04

Tracks:

Introduction
El Momento
Navajo
The Orbiting Suns
Blueshift
Silver Sands
Les Eaux Verts
Cape Blanc
Glass Palace
The Miracle of Illusion
Aureole

Album Description

Welcome to Le Spa Sonique where you can treat yourself to luxurious relaxation anytime. Indulge your senses in these blissfully smooth grooves that are both relaxing and hip. Master of mood, renowned composer Jens Gad, co-creator of ENIGMA and visionary of ACHILLEA brings you this sublimely soothing set of sophisticated lounge music with a distinctly sensuous European flare. From his state-of-the-art studio in Ibiza Spain, Jens Gad has created an entrancing new sound where healing ambient textures combine with hypnotic modern rhythms. Let yourself escape fully into this magically serene music where you will experience your very own personal spa retreat. Here, in this exclusive spot, far from the demands of day-to-day life, you can ease your mind and let your spirit fly. Le Spa Sonique is chill-out music for the soul…music to live by - it's the ideal soundtrack for dining, yoga, intimate nights or just relaxing at home.

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3.5 Jens Gad's second solo offering.......2006-11-29

'Le Spa Sonique' is Jens Gad's second solo album released earlier this year. Having been the co-producer of Enigma with Michel Cretu for a number of years, he has now embarked on a solo career. His first release 'Achillea' was a instrumental success and made his presence known in the electronica and new age scene. His success on his first album was in part for the use of Helene Horlycke a fellow Danish singer. Sequoia Records have entrusted alot of hope and trust in Jens Gad by allowing this album on their label. I did enjoy immensely Achillea. However this album well a bit short of my expectations. Hence I am giving it 3.5/5.

What this album suffers is the 'Cretu' reuse and regurgitating the same sound over and over. In this album, Gad does not experiment but chooses to remain true to what works for him. The result is several songs that sound so similar to each other and it seems as if they are cut from the same track. I won't go individually into each track as every listener will make up his or her own mind. I did enjoy a few songs however 'Navajo', 'The Orbiting Suns' and 'Cape Blanc'.

This album is steeped in a tone of relaxation and this would be good chill-out music after a hard day at work, or when you are doing work at home and need soft transcient music in the background. Fans of current Enigma should enjoy this album very much.

Luxorious Relaxation.......2006-11-15

Although Jens Gad "borrows" a couple of Enigma themes on this effort, he gives them a new direction. The entire CD flows like a gentle stream.
In my opinion, this is his best effort minus Cretu to date and I now have
very high expectations for his future releases.

Le Spa Sonique by Jens Gad Presents.......2006-11-10

I have always admired the music of Enigma & Michael Cretu along with Jens Gad, and I had two of Jens solo CD's "Achillea" & "Enigmatic Obsession" already in my collection. I happened upon a music critic on the radio who gave this new CD a huge rap, so I immediately acquired a copy. It is a superb collection of chill out sounds, easily the best that Jens has done. From the opening, to the finale it keeps the imagination flowing from soft easy beats to gentle upbeat rhythms. An absolute treasure of a CD, one that you'll want to take with you everywhere and listen to it often.

Relaxing and Beautiful.......2006-11-03

This is what I call a relaxing album with beautiful music. Track #7 is my all-time favorite. I listen to the cd at work, at home, in my car and anywhere I want to escape.

nice atmospheres.......2006-07-28

If "Les Eaus Verts" doesn't reduce you to a state of relaxed bliss, you might want to get your brain scanned for a pinched nerve.

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Amazing!!
Excellent compilation
An elegant blend of style and music.
WOW!
Chic Eccentrique

Dessous Presents Eccentris: Skin Is In
Various Artists
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ASIN: B000EOTEUO
Release Date: 2006-05-16

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Amazing!!.......2006-08-04

Somewhere, even as you read this, there is a party happening. Impossibly stylish and beautiful people are sipping champagne, talking about their incredibly sophisticated lifestyles. At any moment the party may slide into hedonistic excess, as easily as sliding into a bed with silk sheets, although rest assured that even this will be gracefully and artfully done. Sadly, us mere mortals will never go to a party like this, but with this double CD we at least get to hear the soundtrack.

`Skin is In' is a collaboration between Steve Bug's Dessous label and in-demand fashion photographer Sacha Dean Biyan. In a time of digital downloads, `Skin is In' reminds us of the importance of packaging, not as advertising, but as something that enhances the music, evoking a mood and creating an experience that involves the listener. The release features a thirty-six page booklet of Biyan's photography and an uncompressed version of the Eccentris website, enabling you to experience Biyan and Bug's first collaboration in all its lush audiovisual glory. Biyan's images are much like the party at the start of this review: sensual, suggestive and glamorous.

The packaging ably sets the scene for the "deep sexy house" promised on the CD cover. The first disc, a collection of ten tracks compiled by Steve Bug, is clearly the better of the two. Opening with Steve Barnes' gently flowing remix of Nathan Fake's `Coheed', Bug treats us to an impeccably selected and wonderfully sequenced collection of smooth and deep downtempo house. Pulsing basslines and rhythms rock you from side to side, sometimes becoming jazzy and funky (such as on Jake Childs' `Pure'), while gliding synths take you softly by the hand and lead you forward. The CD is filled with gems, but the highlight is perhaps Future Beat Alliance's remix of Chateau Flight's `1973', a smooth chocolate treat with a deliciously sweet, achingly nostalgic centre. As the cover promises, this is indeed a sexy collection, but it doesn't attempt to have its way with you dirty dancing style; instead it gently caresses you, easing you into plush cushions with a glass of champagne in hand, whispering soft promises into your ears.

If the first CD softly nibbled your earlobes on the sofa, the second pulls you to your feet and tells you it's time to dance. The party has begun. At the controls are Âme, mixing twelve tracks that sustain the sensual mood established by Bug, and the mixing is solid. From the photographs to the music, `Skin Is In' offers us a dream of sophistication and glamour. Half naked supermodels aren't necessary at your next party, just this CD.

Excellent compilation.......2006-06-15

This latest compilation from Dessous Recordings is simply great: 22 atmospheric and groove-induced tracks spread out over two discs. I think Dessous make the best deep house compilations because their CDs are usually filled with rare and interesting songs that aren't heard on every other house music compilations. While CD 1 is filled with some top-notch tracks, this is a rare case where the CD 2 might be the better one. Everyone asks me to play this one again and again. Now throw into this a beautifully produced booklet featuring photographer Sacha Dean Biyan's unique sexy visual style and you definitely have a winner. An excellent compilation worth checking out!

An elegant blend of style and music........2006-06-07

While the marriage of music to fashion is nothing new, Dessous presents Eccentris Skin Is In is a unique and ambitious CD compilation that blends together photographer Sacha Dean Biyan's vision and complex photographic perceptions with the deep, reflective atmospheric music by Dessous Recordings. The double CD package comes complete with a 36 page vibrant photo-catalogue containing some of Sacha Dean's supreme snaps. Furthermore, on CD1 there is an array of bonus goodies including more than 100 photos, screensavers, wallpapers and e-cards.

Now onto the music. Dessous label head honcho Steve Bug compiles the continuous first CD, whilst the second one is mixed seamlessly by Âme (part of Sonar Kollektiv). The first CD starts off alluringly with Steve Barnes' hypnotically innate mix of Nathan Fake's Coheed keeping you hooked for its entire eleven minutes. Next 'Furry Phreaks Lament For A Dead Computer Part 1' is a magical and moving piece, guaranteed to melt even the coldest of hearts.

Jade Childs' Pure takes the tempo down a notch with a funky number. Château Flight's 1973 remix by Future Beat Alliance is stirringly soulful followed by Sa-Ra's delectable downbeat remix of Tosca's Heidi Bruehl. I:Cube's butts in with the bubbly and retro stylish sounds in Tokyo Uno. Ilya Santana chips in with the childlike lightheartedness and fully arpeggiated synths of a Wicked Sequence. Frivolous enter next with a quirky deep house spin on CJ's Turnin' World. Morgan Geist's driving and sonorous remix of Delirium by Owusu & Hannibal follows next. The CD finishes with Patchworks Ginger Express' Brothers On The Slide, with Philly providing a chilled yet charming interpretation.

Âme's mix is compelling right from the very off wasting no time getting into the groove of things with a Violent Rush by Tokyo Black Star. Crusho knows the score with needing Someone To Love, Blackjoy providing a profound remix. Laid's Punch Up is meaningful music with a message with a cool groove to boot. Kids In The Streets keep the rhythm moving on with Keep On Turning followed by the mesmerizing and classy Charles Webster remix of Mystic River by Mike L & Lanoiraude. 'By the time we get to Marcus Worgull's Dragon Loop Âme has taken us deep down the rabbit hole'.

Up next is a rather good remix by I:Cube of 99 & a Half by Phonique that is fun, flamboyant and funky. Âme himself serves up one of his productions with the enigmatic Engoli followed by the effervescent Energize by DJ Yoav B. I:Cube is at it again with his muddling mayhem in the aptly titled Edges of Confusion. The second track on this CD is also the second to last, this time with the Crusho TR Treatment providing much needed soul and cheeriness following the previous track. It's back to Muse's Basics right at the very end with a simply loopy piece.

Overall this is a top quality release featuring the stunning, stylish and exceedingly eye-catching photographs by Eccentris coupled with the delightful ear candy by Dessous in both CD's. Steve Bug has compiled a class collection of tracks, whilst Âme has produced just what the doctor ordered: a blend of tasty house music that hits the spot right. Not only is this CD the perfect accompaniment to Sacha Dean Biyan's visual wonderland, it is also the perfect accompaniment for those sunny and sultry summer days and nights that are just around the corner. Skin is sexy. Skin is hot. Skin is in.

WOW!.......2006-05-31

Another high quality release from the Dessous Recordings label in collaboration with photographer Sacha Dean Biyan (whose website www.eccentris.com inspired this project). While Biyan delivers his sexy brand of visuals, the Dessous Recordings camp stands in for the music.

Dessous Mastermind Steve Bug is responsible for CD1, compiling ten unmixed tracks defining his view upon deep and sexy grooves.
Namedropping anyone? Tosca, Chateau Flight, I:Cube, Frivolous and others are featured here. Disc 2 of this set has new born star Ame of Sonar Kollektiv (recognized by many for his recent uber-hit "Rej") at the controls and he has put together a nice and deep but still dancefloor focused DJ-mix of nearly 76 minutes, including tracks from the likes of Tokyo Black Star, Laid, Marcus Worgull, DJ Yoav B., Ame himself and others that are fired up to the max with sweat, sex and steamy attitude - and oh yes... pumping basslines galore!

In all aspects this CD delivers, and as mentioned in several of the other reviews the real prize is the art catalog that is included, featuring some jaw-dropping photography. If you love deep sensual grooves that work equally well on the dancefloor as in your bedroom, and if you are a fan of high-end fashion imagery then you will not be disappointed.

Chic Eccentrique.......2006-05-28

Fantastic compilation combining music, fashion and art. A very high-quality production in terms of aesthetics and sound. The highlight of this CD is the photo booklet that is included, which features beautiful photographs of beautiful women in beautiful locations wearing beatiful clothing. Hard to beat that, especially against the backdrop of 22 great tracks selected by Steve Bug and Ame.

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Positively Hypnotic!
Quintessential Oakenfold.
OAKENFOLD WITH THE WORLD'S BEST TRANCE CD EVER MADE !!!!
Fantastic
My absolute favorite Oakenfold CD of all time

Perfecto Presents Another World
Paul Oakenfold
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Release Date: 2000-09-19

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Dead Can Dance - The Host of Seraphim
Tone Depth - Majestic
Chilled Eskimo - Take Me Away
Led Zeppelin - Baby I'm Gonna Leave You
Timo Maas - Ubik (The Dance)
LSG - Into Deep
Max Graham - Airtight
Planet Perfecto - Bullet In A Gun (Rabbit In The Moon Mix)
Brancaccio & Aisha - Darker
Dead Can Dance - Sanvean
Highland - No Way Out
Max Graham - Bar None
Vangelis - Tears in the Rain
Amoebassassin - Piledrvier

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Lisa Gerrard - Sacrifice
Lost.It.Com - Animal
Black Watch - North Sky
Delirium - The Silence 2000

Album Description

Two CD set mixed by Paul Oakenfold with classical scores, film soundtracks, dialogue and ambient tracks alongside dancefloor classics. 24 tracks including 'Ubik'-Timo Maas, 'Pile Driver'-Amoebassassin, 'Baby I'm Gonna Leave You'-Led Zeppelin, 'Rachel's Song'-Vangelis, 'Sacrifice'-Lisa Gerrard & more

Customer Reviews:

Positively Hypnotic!.......2007-04-06

This was my very first electronic cd. I picked it up at the local record store on impulse, and didn't expect much. At first listen, it seemed somewhat pretentious, indulgent, artsy... This was my idea of trance music in general at the time. In fact, I bought this album as a challenge to myself: I wanted to give every style of music a fair chance.

After my 30 second scan of each track, I left it alone until one fateful night. My friend Ricky pulled out some nifty little toys called glowsticks! He told me he had been learning how to make interesting light shows out of them, but the only "techno" music he had was a horrible mix tape featuring the likes of alice deejay, t-99, and other outdated rave-monkey acts. I shuddered at every track's rediculous synths and over-enhanced basslines. So he noticed my copy of "Another World" sitting in my cd tower, and suggested we try it.

I was overwhelmed at the difference it made to play this album on Ricky's 6,000-dollar home stereo. I was simply blown away at the darkly hypnotic, and playfully dreamy sounds that were coming out of the speakers. I picked up the glowsticks for my first time and I created something beautiful out of this mix.

And now, 6 years later, I still keep coming back to this mix whenever I need to unwind. Seriously, almost EVERY SINGLE TRACK here is on my list of favorites. However, the two that really stand out to me the most are North Sky and Tears in the Rain. I still whistle the melody of the Vangelis song to my baby nephew as a lullaby, and he loves it.

Summing it all up: These are some of the most intense, uplifting, and soulful pieces of music I have ever experienced. If you have a patient ear, and an active mind... You will enjoy this mix.

Quintessential Oakenfold........2006-09-03

Another World is one of my three favorite Oakenfold releases (Tranceport and Creamfields are the other two) and it's easy to hear why it's so popular among trancers. It has a seamless progression that takes you on a journey of mind-altering consciousness. It allows you to escape to another world. This is Oakenfold at his best.

Enjoy it while you can, however, because Oakenfold is slipping into oblivion under the toxic blanket of fast-buck economics. His demise, I'm sad to say, will rival that of Whitney "Bolivia" Houston.

OAKENFOLD WITH THE WORLD'S BEST TRANCE CD EVER MADE !!!!.......2006-05-21

In this time I will really high recomend something on my life. If you like trance...progressive...vocal...tecno...anything...you should buy this CD...not just only becasue it was choose as the best compilation CD of the century...not because was sold more than 1,000 copies world wide...but because is really...really...good stuff...I high high recomende this CD as the best trance compilation ever that you will listen.

B.O.Y.M. (But Open Your Mind)
Hildely

Fantastic.......2006-04-25

This is my favorite Oakenfold release. It is so original in it's music selection. Awesome driving music.

My absolute favorite Oakenfold CD of all time.......2006-02-19

If you are an Oakenfold fan, you MUST purchase Perfecto Presents Another World. This by far the best compilation he has done and is one of my absolute favorite CDs of all time. Every Oakenfold or even techno/dance/electronica fan should own it!

The transition of songs could not be better. The selection of pieces is fantastic, right down to Delerium and the end of the second CD. If you have never bought anythgin by Paul Oakenfold before, this is the one to start off with - you will not be disappointed. This is how I got hooked on his collections - which I now own 11 of! :-)

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