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Artist: Rabdom L Title: Katalyst EP Label: Nexus Media Date: October, 2010 1. The Katalyst 2. Stratusfear Some labels are just blind buy type of stuff. Well, that is until you get burned. So far labels such as Suntrip, Timecode, and Nexus Media fit that idea to a T. They consistently release quality tunes, so much so that I am always anticipating their next album. It is run by sHiFt and Slug and their most recent release was the stupid good Midnight Storm 4 - Acid Rain. This came out last year, but I just became aware of it as I don't think it was promoted very well. Rabdom L is Craig Hudson who has been killing it as of late. Twilight music all the way true to the South African style. The Katalyst- Dark, dark, dark...just the way I like it. The leads are modulated and scratching sounds echo off the walls. Alien tiptoes skitter from the light like roaches with the light on. Plenty of breaks to allow the track to gather ammunition for a nice assault for the climax. Good track. Stratusfear- 10 minutes? You guys set yourself up with tracks that long. This is a collaboration with Deliriant, another Cape Town resident whose album Chemistry was a monster. This is another cracker that lets the leads fly! There are several lead changes to keep it interesting while the groove hits a high note. Both breaks have a cool fade in approach that was unexpected. Loved the pads at the end. Liked it. I think South African trance just sounds better. Their production is top notch and crystal clear. This is no exception. The beat is punchy and even though it is dark melody isn't lost. Good EP if you are into this style and it's only 3 bucks. So what the hell are you waiting for? Beatport Mdk

Artist: Synesthetic Title: Irrational EP Label: Synergetic Records Date: January, 2011 1. Entheos 2. Irrational This label is a sublabel of Plusquam, one of the better progressive trance joints out there. Lots of good stuff to be found there including a lot of Ovnimoon's music. This is Alessandro Pintus and Paulo Lopes who have released a few EPs. Some good tracks in there, as well as on some comps like Sunset Delights. Their style is deep meditative and melodic progressive trance which suits me just fine. Entheos- Pulsating would be a great word to describe this track. Deep basses, oscillating synths, and twinkling effects pepper this tune as the beat bounces along. Super smooth with a great atmospheric feel. These guys have found their groove. Irrational- This has a slower bounce and a very well modified sample discussing the rational and irrational. It picks up it's gait with a gallop and seems more subliminal. It got to me and gave me the same feeling that watching clouds for hours would. Great effects to send you deep into wherever you might retreat. Another great EP form this duo as they are really stretching their musical legs. This would fit well in any Iono or TesseracT compilation. Entrancing and thought provoking music that sounds great in headphones. $5 is a little steep for 2 tracks, but if you like dreamy progressive wanderings, then it's worth it. Good work. Beatport Mdk

Artist: Jirah Title: Pretty Chaos EP Label: Midijum Records Date: May, 2010 1. Surrounded In Chaos 2. Surrounded In Chaos (Earthling Remix) 3. Future Dreaming I picked up a bunch of EP's recently. And by picked up I mean digitally. Some were free and some weren't. This one cost nearly $4.50 at Beatport and I am here to tell you that it wasn't worth it. But I'm getting ahead of myself. Jirah is Tim McCall and he has been doing his thing for quite some time now. At first he was just an afterthought for me, another number in the full-on parade. With more time and tracks on compilations he has steadily taken a step forward with the quality of his music. Like all labels Midijum is taking advantage of the digital EP market. Let's face it, it's a lot easier for listeners to digest an EP and ridiculously more cost effective for the label to release digital format. So why was I disappointed in this 3 track EP? If you're going to charge me $5 with no physical product in my hand, then it had better have some pretty memorable music. The first 2 tracks could have been interchangeable. Full on without much evolution. They weren't bad, but they also aren't going to set the world on fire. Don't do that, man...just work harder. The last track was a lot better, with a thicker sound, but it won't make you throw away your copy of Goapocalipsis. Bottom line is this is pure full on without any of the great detail or descriptive atmosphere that can make that music great. Not bad, but not worth $4.50. Move along... Beatport Mdk

Artist: Laughing Buddha Title: Sacred Technology Label: Nano Records Date: November, 2010 1. Sacred Technology 2. The Acid Test 3. Tube-O-Tron 4. Freaking Out 5. Audio Rodeo 6. We Are Not Alone 7. Reefer (Part 2) 8. The Pill 9. Space Race Art in all of it's forms is never going to be universally appreciated. Whether you like it or not it should still be respected. Unless you're just bitter and want to piss on the work of other people. Or in other words... Laughing Buddha was Jeremy Van Kampen & William Bryan Halsey back in the good ol goa days. Yeah you might recognize that duo as Cosmosis. But it has been Jeremy's solo project for quite some time. The Buddha has released several EPs and put out some great music on lots of compilations so this has really good potential. Besides that, Nano Records has released a lot of good stuff. Hell, they're so good they have offices on 2 continents! Sacred Technology- This was pretty straight forward. Rolling bassline and synth sweeps at a high tempo. Not very interesting or ear catching until the key change at 3 and a half minutes,but it does have some bubbly and spacey qualities. If your going to start with a track that is almost 10 minutes long you need to thow a monkey a banana for sticking with it. 10 minutes dude? Really? The Acid Test- I don't know if this is a remake of the Space Tribe/Electric Universe collaboration on Collaborations or just his own. There is more of the rolling bassline and sharp metallic stabs. It starts becoming interesting around the 2 minute mark with bouncing synths and a good groove. When the 303 drops, it's all hands on deck for a rollicking (yeah, I said rollicking, wanna fight about it?) good time. A good evolving bit of business here. That is, by the way, the greatest dance of all time. Tube O Tron- This one comes in at an almost brief 7 minutes. More sweeps with a machine gun bass line. I'm a sucker for sweeps though so when the acid comes in it feels very comfy. Still, another track without much going on, but effective and worth a listen. Freaking Out- "I felt life in me again." So many things I could say here...all of them gay. Anyway this track needed a little more life than what it got. I do love the LOTR sample by Gandalf the Grey or White or whatever the f*ck he became in the Twin Towers. He has a knack for taking what sounds like a run of the mill full-on track and morphing it into an involved piece of work. This however is not an example of that. It is just a generic sounding march that has absolutely nothing remarkable about it. It's not terrible, just....vanilla. He has done waaaaay better than this. Audio Rodeo- What the hell is going on here? We Are Not Alone- Since I posted that gif I cannot stop yawning. Ok, with this one you can come in at around 4'30" and not have missed anything. Even then...welcome to snoozetown. Population, you. And Redman is probably high. Cough cough, probably. Reefer. Part 2- Can we please get back to the task at hand? We've got some lasers and a little kick-step in our groove. We're back in business with more detail and definitely more interesting sounds and phrases. The mini-break is pretty cool but still the climax is somewhat lacking. C'mon homie, I know you can do this. Maybe. The Pill- Gonna need a lot more than "a" pill to right this ship. I'm looking at the case and nowhere on it does it say Alien Project. Nowhere. Can you explain to me why I'm hearing Alien Project? Can you? This is like a race to see who can fall asleep first. Ready...set....ZZZZzzzzzz..... Space Race- What a weak effort. Most of these tracks were on autopilot without any feeling or emotion. I expect much better from Jeremy and what I got was a total snoozefest. Do you like generic uninspired full-on? Me neither, but that is what the Buddha brings here, and let me tell you, I'm not laughing. I guess he was saving all his good stuff for the compilations because that is where you will find it. I'm not saying it is Brainwash or Osaka Mafia bad, but you can keep this Sacred Technology. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to eat the receipt that proves that I ever bought this. Goastore Saikosounds Beatspace Psyshop Mdk

Artist: Liquid Jungle Title: High Toxicity EP Label: Acid Chemical Plant Records Date: February, 2011 1. High Toxicity 2. Ethanol 3. Overflow 4. Wasteland Congratulations to Veracohr and a great first review! I really enjoyed reading it. And now for something completely different... I'm not a tremendous fan of acid trance. It seems rather dull and harsh to my ears without much evolution. That's cool though, it's not for everyone. Have you seen what people are into these days? Why would you...meh, if you're that f*cking stupid you deserve it. You go sit right over there next to the cat lady in the "why can't I find a man" section. Are you kidding? At what point was a fat chick jumping in an icy lake a good idea? All of that crap just isn't for me. However, every now and then something comes along where two great tastes taste great together. This little EP was done by none other than Filipe Santos. I kid you not when I say that he is one of the most talented producers of music in the new school era. Arnold, just look at the facts. The sheer number of his productions divided by the co-efficient of quality clearly states that....look who I'm talkin' to...mr. S.A.T.'s That's not fair..Arnold can't understand what I'm talking about because he's...well, dead. The point is that whether he's making music as Lost Buddha, Amithaba Buddha, Chynacid, or uric acid, his stuff sounds great. This EP is no exception. It is pure old school all the way. If you said that this was produced in the nineties I wouldn't argue with you. High Toxicity- Wow, he wields the 303 like a hot knife through butter. The acid bass line is filtered and the kick screams minimal style. There are no complex layers here just leads that he twists to maximal effect. If you're not dancing to this, you don't like goa trance. Ethanol- With more nods to the acid roots the kick thumps as the 303 rage grows inside him like the Hulk does Bruce Banner. More aggressive with a simplistic feel. You can hear every sound he produces...kick, hi-hat, bass and leads. That's it, nothing gets lost in reverb or countless unnecessary layers. It's a 303 sledgehammer to the face.. That guy should spend a very long time in jail for hitting a woman like that, but really...haven't we all felt like hitting Snooki? Even just a little bit? Overflow- This was the only one that didn't move me as much. It is less melodic than the previous two tracks, but it was still a nice mover. When you set the bar as high as he did though, coming up a little short at times is to be expected. That being said, what he does with that 303...it screams at you. Wasteland- Feel the tension? Pure acidic goa trance. Same kick and 303 manipulation which he has made a living off of. The pads are a nice touch creating a more pensive atmosphere. Brother, why do I feel you used your Electribe on this EP? Another screamer that is full of bubbly goodness. And there you have it, another Ep by Filipe that is well worth your time. Liquid Jungle is just the latest in his series of releases that bring you back to the old school. He combines acid trance with goa melodies with very good results. His sounds are smooth and the way he wields that 303 is just...well, it's assault is what it is. Oh, and I forgot to mention...that this is free. Yep, costs you nothing. Good job Filipe, Acid Chemical Plant Records Mdk

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Oh, boy...survey1 ain't gonna like this.... Artist: Various Title: Osaka Mafia Label: Joker Records Date: December, 2010 1 Demon Laboratory / Alienn vs. A-Mush 2 Kill the robot / Khopat 3 Demolition / Orca 4 Rojam / B-55 5 Fritando / D.N.I (feat. Ctrl+Alt+Del) 6 War of the synths / Alienn 7 Disoder rmx / Toxic 8 Super moskitos / Dapanji 9 Osaka Mafia (Cocorozasi) / Toxic Like most of you out there I have been fooled on occasion. One thing I have come to understand in my almost 40 years of existence is if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. The first album I reviewed for 2011 was the uber disappointing Turn On, Tune In, Burn Out which had an outstanding tracklist. I see it and wonder how can you possibly f*ck this up? Well believe it or not they did. So what am I supposed to think when I see the first release from Joker Records? Who? Brand new label that manages to put together a compilation with the likes of Alienn, Orca, and Khophat just to name a few. Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice...go f*ck yourself. Demon Laboratory- Alienn's album Cosmic Disorder was one of my favorite twilight releases that was brimming with awesomeness. I don't know A-mush from a hole in the wall, no offense to the hole. They get together here for a blistering night time romp (sounds a little gay) with a scrambling bass line and synth insanity. Sure there are little buildups peppered throughout, but it's done rhythmically and fits together well. Very powerful and a danceable monster. Kill The Robot- Vasco Pedrosa from Portugal has made the rounds on plenty of compilations and artist albums with fairly good results. This track has bounce with acidic leads and a filthyness to it. The break allows things to build and then it just keeps hammering away. Not bad. Not bad at all. Demolition- Israeli Alon Lifer's debut Fist of Fury was an eye opener for sure back in 2008. Big beats, raging bass, and leads that fire from all angles. Funky bitch has me doing this: %20http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lcesk6yjce1qd5h3u.gif The lead is shrill but he manipulates it so well, that it sounds like he is using a turntable to make it. Very good track! Rojam- I will say this, they got more nations represented here than an old Benneton commercial. These guys are from Japan and their best tracks have been on the Yabai compilations. High energy stuff, man. This is a rumbler with an acid style lead snaking its way through the track. Not bad, but it didn't lead anywhere and just plodded along. No interesting break or change in melody...it just...went. They have done better than this. Fritando- D.N.I. is the head of Ultravision Records and released his debut Dancefloor Medication this year. It was a disappointment for me, but let's see what he comes up with here. Hmmm...more of the same it seems. There wasn't any energy or depth here. It felt empty like he was just going through the motions. Dude, this chick wants to get crazy, but you have to bring it. War of the Synths- Alienn is back with a solo effort that rules and I think is the best one here. Lasers, intense dance-ability, and acid all over the place. The short breaks are nice and add a level of atmosphere rather than just going all out. His transitions are great also and I didn't even mind his short buildups. Check out that hair...it is in full motion. Disorder Rmx- Alon Atias & Avi Aboresi seem like they have been in this game for a long time. They use a lead that is metallic in nature and isn't very pleasing to my ears. It drones on amid kick drum and hi-hat hits. The break reorganizes things for a bit, but here comes that lead again amidst a rather lengthy buildup. But wait! There's more...another couple of buildups to nothing. Where's the crescendo or climax? Skip this turd, and this isn't representative of what the duo are capable. Check out Android on the Moon from the High Technology Minds compilation. Super Maskitos- Have you ever heard the very beginning of a track and knew you weren't going to like it? Yeah, me too. This is one of those. Chopped up samples, buildups, annoying vocals...just the most cheesy and putrifying direction psytrance could take. Still not clear enough? It really is excruciating to listen to. Standard rule...if you have to say Domination or something like "turn this motherf*cker down" then your track sucks balls. Osaka Mafia (Cocorozasi)- And just when you think it couldn't get any worse Stops and starts, cornball samples, guitar rendition of a classical song. I mean what the f*ck happened? It comes off sounding like Inspector Gadget, really terrible. You know who likes this? These guys... %20http://cdn.videogum.com/files/2009/11/douchebags_2.jpg It's just like the worst Jersey Shore nightmare you could imagine. Wow, the wheels fell off of that truck really fast. The first half was pretty good, but for some insane reason they decided to finish the compilation with three of the worst tracks I have ever heard. When you listen to a CD and the final part of it is crap, that is what you are mainly going to remember. The standouts are Alienn and Orca tracks without question. The rest is ok and the final three are part of an incendiary sh*tshow that was my misfortune to hear. Buy it? F*ck no, not unless you like throwing money away. Psyshop Saikosounds Beatport Mdk

Artist: Naturelement Title: Chill-O-Matta Label: Space Baby Records Date: November, 2010 1. Come Up 2. Elemental 3. Slow Flow 4. Hyperchilling 5. Umbra Moon 6. Double Trouble 7. The world of dreams 8. Weaknesses 9. Unfold the secret 10. According to 2012 11. Flood Summer Feelings Aahhhhh, the Ukrainian label Space Baby Records responsible for Forest Trip by Kyoto, Magic Dew, Deep Into The Woods by Shiva3 and my favorite Goapocalipsis by Alienapia. What I know about the Ukraine you can fit on the head of a pin. I know it used to part of the Soviet Union, but after that....nada. This is what I know of the Ukraine: "In Soviet Union, sweater wears you!" Give him a break, it was the 80's a time before most of you guys were even born. He lives in Branson, MO now and is a professor. I use that last term loosely. Well, what else do the Ukraine have to offer... He's from the Ukraine? He's most people's picture of an American looking cowboy from City Slickers!!! Wow, Andy Warhol...that's even before my time really. Don't know much about him, only that he seemed weird and scary to me. Nonetheless, this is Dimitris Dritsas from Greece and even though I have never heard anything from him, I decided to give his music a try. The main reason was any label that could put out the amazing Goapocalipsis, surely won't deliver a turd in the mailbox. The cover seems plenty psychedelic enough so let's see where this goes. The first thing I notice is the length of the tracks. Obviously with 11 on deck you can't make everyone The Secret of the Thirteen Crystal Skulls. They are short (none over 6 and a half minutes or so) so you get a taste of what he wants to do. I think that is a smart move. This isn't your everyday chill album. For one, it wasn't relaxing per se, but more of a journey of discovery to see what sounds would come next. It is a mixture of genres with influences from all over the map. What really stands out is the drumming, and I do mean drumming as it is realistic as hell. It wouldn't surprise me if he didn't touch a drum machine or software for that area. There are plenty of dreamy parts, but this seems to be music for an overcast day. It's mostly melancholy and allows you to be alone with your thoughts. Elemental carried me away completely and Slo Flow was moved along at a deliciously slow pace. You really get hypnotized by its lack of speed. Like this... Holy. F*ck. Totally forgot what I was going to say. Or... Ladies and gentlemen, I have my new avatar! Double Trouble had a taste of hip-hop in it (not in beat, but in sample) and Unfold the Secret had a tight funky space tribal feel to it. My favorite would be According to 2012 as the lost Mayan city really took hold with a slow and steady tribal vibe. I wouldn't call it a great album as there were a few too many tracks that just kinda petered out without being memorable. I would classify this as good, but you will do better with Carbon Based Life Forms and Aes Dana for really detailed and lush atmosphere. Psyshop Mdk

Artist: Various Title: Future Nature Label: TesseracT Studio Date: September, 2010 1. Soul Searching - Float 2. Pillow - The Riddler & Float 3. Tutty Fruty - Phaxe, Zyce, & Flegma 4. Lost Horizon - Nerso 5. Ghost - Zyce 6. Data Link - Flegma & Nerso 7. Web of life - Sideform 8. I.P.U. - Middle Mode, Flegma, Nerso & E-Clip 9. Dalimilova Kronika - Hardy.Velves 10. By Human - Ectima Holy crap, prepare to be buried.... in an avalanche of AWESOME!!!! Looking at that tracklist I cannot help but have insanely high expectations for this compilation. Having just reviewed the excellent debut by Vertex called Ocean, I knew that I had to have this. This label has been quite impressive lately functioning as a one stop shop when it comes to production, mastering and artwork. Pretty slick. Soul Search- This is Vladimir Mihajlovic and he has released a bunch of EPs as well as his album Liquid on Iono Music in 2010. He apparently likes to take inspiration from a lot of genres in creating his music. Well, good for him. He drops a housey beat with a wicked groove that speaks of sunshine. I didn't need it, but he gave me a sleek break before the 2 minute mark. Swirling pads govern as the rhythm bounces underneath. The main break at 5 minutes has a distant piano melody that does have a searching quality. There's plenty of twinkly sounds tumbling from the sky and this track just makes you feel good. Loved it. Pillow- The comic book villain with the stupid question mark is back with another house groove straight for the shores of Ibiza. Voice on reverb, groovy bass line and trancey lead all make this one comfy pillow. It's short but bouncey and God help me I really like it. It's catchy like a song on the radio that you want to hate, but simply can't do it. Tutti Frutty- 3 of my favorite projects on one track? Surely this has to suck. But no, the boys pull through with another feel good vibe. Simply nod your head music with a nice evolving break. It's surfing on a sunbeam and is just the perfect fit...like this. Lost Horizon- I'm still all giddy over the tracklist like a dork at a Star Trek convention. Wow, that was disturbingly easy to find. The Dragon has produced too many awesome tracks to mention, so I'm on pins and needles to see what he does here. He brings an almost psy-gressive feel with powerful leads and rumbly bass. The chopped up pad is cool but once again he rules the break. Wielding atmosphere like its a spiked club he drives it right to your forehead. Even though it is really short, I loved it. Take what I say with a grain of salt as if you have read any of my reviews for this artist you know what a tremendous fanboy I am. Ghost- Nikola Kozic is an artist on the rise as far as I'm concerned. This track is deep and detailed and I had to wade through it multiple times to get it all. The delicate synths play off the bass sounds in a nice balance as the bass line churns underneath. The break is nice and airy with lush tones and washes. Another great track. Data Link- These guys are really the masters of progressive trance and pairing them up is magic in a bottle. You've got groove, driving bass, and just a swagger that these guys own in spades. The gurgling sounds hit the spot but the break rules. Wide open and atmospheric to the core. My belly is full! Web of Life- I've heard about 6 tracks from this duo and they were part of that avalanche of awesome. This track has a long setup with nice effects adding depth. The break is very spacious with a loooong bass sweep that I love. A little on the darker side, but still nicely melodic. The final quarter had a cool key change but it wasn't as passion filled as the other tracks. Still great though if you don't compare. I.P.U.- Can't take...much more....progressive...deliciousness. Driving beat with super eerie effects again tending towards the darker areas of progressive. It's seems to have a science fiction cyber world feel. There wasn't much evolution but when you have such a good template to start with you don't notice that 7 minutes just went by. Dalimilova Kronika- His EP Shumska Majka was simply stunning, so I suggest you check it out man. What the hell does that title mean? Is he talking bout the chronic? Whatever man, he's got a wicked pad melody with a funky breakbeat that is very different. There is lots of sounds to weed (see what I did there?) through, but it's really worth it. The best way I could describe this is a very full and lush sound drenched in reverb. Cinematic in scope with a really passionate break. Great track. Almost as awesome as this... By Human- Now I wasn't a fan of the tech-trance stylings of Ectima so go screw yourself and your hate mail. If you had a puzzle with ten pieces with already nine on the board and when you went to get the final piece, you found out it was a scorpion instead of a puzzle piece...that's how I would describe this track. It's ok and I really liked the break, but...one of these things is not the same. To me it was a droning tech track that totally undercut the lush feeling of the compilation. Good God what the hell is going on here.... Man this was just a great summertime ride. If you are in the market for dreamy, groovy melodic progressive trance than head on over to TesseracT Studios and check this disc out. Most of the tracks (fine I'll just say it, "except the last one") follow the same atmospheric feel and are very danceable to boot. Look out Iono...nah just kidding. You know I love you, man. But really, watch out. Psyshop Beatspace Goastore Mdk

Artist: Braincell Title: Intelligent Being Label: Free Spirit Records Date: November, 2010 1. Intelligent Being 2. Sounds Bubbles 3. Discovered by aliens 4. Electrochemical Communication 5. 8 hours of madness 6. Different time level 7. Solar Wizardry 8. Divine Plant 9. Wormhole 10. Sea Foam What is the picture of disappointment? Yeah that guy's got it. Jeez, take it down a notch, it's not like I ran over your dog and then backed up so I could do it multiple times. As far as you know. Now I'm not going to say that I am that broken up about this Cd, but let's back up. This is Ralph Knobloch from Switzerland with his 4th full length album. Talent? He's got loads of it. His music is darker edged, intelligent full-on with great sounds and effects creating a deep atmospheric trip. His previous 3 albums on Glowing Flame Records have been excellent so I had really high hopes for this latest release. This was put out by Free Spirit Records so maybe that had something to do with the...difference in his music. Intelligent Beings- That was a pretty slick breakbeat opening before it's all hands on deck with the full on bass line. This is a less melodic Braincell than I am used to. The leads that are there are more useful as sound effects, but the groove is still dialed in. I would be lying if I said I wasn't at least a little disappointed... Sound Bubbles- Didn't he just use this exact same bass line? Pretty sure he did. You lose points for that buddy. This is a little more melodic than the first track with a pretty cool sample, but so far doesn't touch his previous work. Even with the final break where there is an opportunity to do something great or unexpected, it sorta just fizzles out. Good, but below expectations. Discovered By Aliens- Now this is what I've been waiting for. Bout time. Plenty of effects, with a great atmosphere as deep sweeps drop in and sounds echo off imaginary boundaries combining with force. The synths are mysterious and move with great speed. This is a great track in the Glowing Flame tradition. More of this pretty please! Electrochemical Communication- I was also underwhelmed by this one. Kinda just straight forward without a lot of the twists and turns he usually delivers. I mean it's not terrible, you can hear the quality of his production, but there wasn't one thing about the track that was memorable. I mean I like echoing sounds and stuff, but after a while you gotta throw something else out there. It just leaves one feeling empty, like an entire nation across the pond felt when this happened... 8 Hours of Madness- This took forever to get to a point where I thought he had something. About 4 and a half minutes I would say. And even then it continued to be fairly linear. You guys didn't send me the wrong disc did you? Again not the worst I have ever heard, but just because you're great doesn't mean you don't have to try. Different Time Level- The deep, squirty effects that I love start us off and my interest is peaked. However, the sounds he has chosen don't "sound" nice. Too...amelodic. Is that a word. The effects are better and I would much rather hear those. Meh. Solar Wizardry- Sigh. Divine Plant- Hmmmm....what could he be talking about here? Oh, crumbly non-stemmy goodness.... This absolutely demands a strong track. And thankfully he delivers. Superb sounds like his previous efforts give a rich, textured, dirty feel to the track. It's balls to the wall with sh*tloads of groove and intensity. Definitely one of the best tracks on the disc. Wormhole- He has this ability to make a track sound melodic with a total absence of melody. Effects and groove rule for the most part as this grumbler fills out. Back off Poindexter this is my rodeo. I would label this as a good atmospheric track that has loads of rhythm. I enjoyed it. Seafoam- He closes with a downtempo track that comes with the obligatory ocean sounds. That's where the cliche ends though, as the beat is slow and steady with sweeping bass sounds. Real bob your head music. The break is short and sweet and as the beat goes on I realize this is the most melodic piece of the whole album. Makes me even madder knowing what he is obviously capable of. I don't want it to sound like this was a sh*tshow because it wasn't. It was a not bad album with groove aplenty. On it's own, it is pretty good. The problem is when you hold it up to his previous stuff, it is glaringly deficient. If I wanted groove only with nary a melody I would listen to anything from Wild Things Records. Some out there will undoubtedly like his non-melodic evolution (and be mad at me for taking a shot at Wild Things), but I ain't one of em. His talent still shines through but I felt most of these tracks were a little on the thin side. He has produced more involved and deeper tracks and I hope he gets back to it soon. Psyshop Saikosounds Beatspace Goastore Juno Beatport Mdk

Artist: Various Title: Demolition School Label: Neuromind Records Date: November, 2010 1. D.N.A Frequency XTATIC 2. Wonderland ENERGETIC 3. Mind Granade KILLER BUDS 4. Terrorist Attack BLACK MAMBA 5. Demolition School ENERGETIC vs XTATIC 6. Mutants KARMA COP 7. Psychedelic Entity V2 d.N.I. 8. Energy System SYCHODELICIOUS 9. Black Pack PACKAGE VS SATYA 10. Sao Paulo SINAPSE Holy sh*t there's a school for this? Where do I sign up? This was done is Cincinnati a few years ago. They should've taken the Bengals with them cause they still blow. I went to school to be an eye doctor, but this seems way more cool. I would love to go to work each day knowing I would be wrecking sh*t. This is the first release from Neuromind Records compiled by Killer Buds and Xtatic. I really enjoyed Interfiber Skunk and Synthetic Vision so they had me on board already. There are more than a few unknowns here so it should be interesting. D.N.A. Frequency- "When the skirmish occurred...a certain group of entities fought in space.. and won the territory of Earth. These new owners did not want the native Earth species, the humans, to be informed of what took place. Uninformed, he species would be easier to control." With an alien backdrop like that the space feel is thick. Rich effects, lasers, and lots of melody is the name of the game here. The bass line races as layers of sound deliver a great atmosphere. When the break arrives it brings a similar sample and the feeling of dread is inescapable. I didn't care for the rising string but that is a minor quibble. Listening to this there is a lot going on. Another break has another similar sample setting things up for the climax. Great way to start. Wonderland- "It is a place...like no place on Earth. Some say to survive it...you need to be mad as a hatter. Which luckily...I am." Well, I don't want to be late for tea! This one is even better. Consisting of one of the members of Killer Buds, they bring a night time treat. The bass is juicy and fast, and the track has cyber computer effects to give some atmosphere. The synth stabs work well, and the lead rains down the acid. The break has some cool Alice in Wonderland samples, but doesn't hit you over the head with them. When the end comes around, there are lots of sounds to keep you busy. Nice! Mind Grenade- The Buds deliver a nicely evolving track, that ebbs and flows. It's very groovy with its fair share of acid leads that ricochet like a bullet. After a break it changes tempo which kinda killed the flow. Gonna have to work hard to get that momentum back. Somehow they do it, with rhythmic synth work building it stronger than it was before! Great track! Terrorist Attack- I don't really know who this is, but it is more on the commercial side of things. That's not to say it's bad, just...different. It's got a galloping bass line and repeated samples which put me off as well as high pitched samples. The music itself is pretty good, but put all the ingredients together and well...meh. If you're going to name yourself after one of the most deadly snakes on the planet you should have a track that can bring it. This one, ummmm...does not. Demolition School- This one starts off with more computer ambience and a pretty driving bass line. Sound familiar? The sample is interesting, about a little girl that calls a demolition company and wanting them to knock her school down. With the teachers in it. We have all been there, haven't we? I know when math started inviting the alphabet to the party demolition was something I could've gotten behind. Oh, the music is fine, but it's totally swallowed up by the sample. Mutants- Sidhartha and Khopat drop a f*cking bomb with this track. The lead is a dirty, squelchy sound that is out of control. Add a heavy beat to it and it's groovy to the 5th power. That's in real time by the way. It's not the most detailed work you have ever heard, but it goes all out. Awesome work gentlemen. Psychedelic Entity V2- I've run into several of his tracks as of late in my reviewing and I always come away with the same feeling. Stops and starts, buildups, and stops and starts during a buildup. All this tells me is that even on the 2nd try he couldn't get it right. Homie, just run the f*cking label. I've been waiting to use this fail gif, so, there you go...you've earned it. I love how his slippers fly off. What a tool. Dad's just trying to do his taxes and now he's wondering how he could have given birth to such a dumbass. Energy System- You spelled it wrong. See...right there, it's actually psycho. No problem, just left off the P. I haven't the foggiest idea of who this is, but the bass is really And don't think I didn't notice you trying to slide the BEP's sample in there. You're on the list...if I ever find out who you are. Black Pack- Satya, man whoever. Package? Like this? Ha, Germans love this guy. I didn't think it was possible, but this track was more boring and unremarkable than the last one. It's like you guys aren't even trying. Sao Paulo- And closing out the compilation is another unknown with a misspelled moniker. Maybe Synapse was taken. This one is the darkest yet, with bubbling effects and a mid tempo groove. Think of it like a progressive twilight song. The break is soft and contributes greatly to the atmosphere, almost giving it a forest feel. Hands down the best of the unknowns. Again, nothing groundbreaking but a very slick way to end the compilation. Congratulations on a pretty smooth track Sinapse with an "I" Can anyone end a psytrance compilation as strongly as it begins? I know you want to grab peoples attention. I know that making money in this genre is hard and this economy isn't helping. Knowing listeners probably listen to the first few track samples and get hooked you put all the crap at the end. I'm starting to think you do it on purpose. I really enjoyed the first 5 or 6 tracks, but then it seemed like you didn't give a f*ck what came after that. I don't want to be a d*ck, but money is tight these days. After shipping, 15 or so bucks is a nice bit of change. I don't want to say download it illegally, but I also wouldn't want someone to pay a bunch of dough for 5 good tracks. Get your sh*t straight yo! Psyshop Beatspace Saikosounds Goastore Mdk

Amazing Filipe. Your catalog is really something that should be respected. Mdk

Wow a never before heard track! At least for me, so exciting. Thank you so much for this great gift! Mdk

Artist: Various Title: Fresh Part 01 & 02 Label: 3D Vision Date: April & November 2010 Part 01 1. Invisible Invaders - Ex-Gen & Smashed 2. Power Consumption - Sinfull Reactions 3. Matacanha (Absolum Edit) - Menog Part 02 1. Kamidogu (Lost & Found Remix) - sHiFt 2. Organic Laugh - Synergy 3. Complex Theoreme - Ex-Gen & Smashed 9 bucks. What can you get for 9 bucks? Well, I can go to the movies here...by myself. And I better eat before I go because with a 400% markup of refreshments I won't be able to afford a f*cking Kit-Kat. If I can dig another buck of spare change out of the couch (Ewww...how long has that been there?) and get a pizza. And you're going to put it back in the box and...f*ck it, I'm hungry. It's been a while, but I think that is slightly more than 9 dollars worth of weed... For less than 9 bucks you can have these 2 EPs. I found them on Beatport and since they are from 3D Vision I know they are quality. I didn't even listen to the samples...didn't have to. There are 3 tracks on each one and they were put together by Absolum, otherwise known as Christoph Drouillet, the co-founder of Transwave. If you don't know who that is then what the hell are you doing here? Wait...he used to be a lawer? And now he produces psytrance? He must a made a boatload of cash before taking that plunge. Part 01 Invisible Invaders- "Your scientists...think that the Moon is a dead planet. That it is uninhabitable. It is not. But now you are approaching the space age. We have controlled the Moon since then and have made it an impregnable base for our space ships. My people will come to your planet..and inhabit the bodies of other dead Earthmen. We have never been defeated." This is a boatload of Spaniards and...hold up I just gotta post this... "My name is Inigo Montoya...you killed my father. Prepare to die." He's Spanish, right? Anyway, it's those guys and whoever the hell Smashed is with an absolute ripper of a track. Twilight all the way with screaming synths and a must dance attitude. It's super powerful with some cool samples in the breaks and typical 3D insane leads. Awesome start! Power Consumption- "The only thing that can defeat power, is more power. That is the one constant in the universe. However, there is no point in power if it consumes itself." Portuguese brothers level their laser cannons at you with a damaging assault. The break allows the above sample to unfurl and boy does it with some pretty searing leads. It's a scraping acid wash ride by the seat of your pants. Get out your dancing shoes. Matacanha (Absolum Edit)- The lawyer steps in remixing a track from Menog's album Musically Speaking. I don't know what it is but the bass line in his tracks just seems to have more punch. Acid arrives in a deluge right to the break which fosters a new lead with a computer voice. Groovy, oh yeah. The pads fill this thing out in the 2nd break and that's when it really takes off. The lead melody snakes this way and that, taking a filtered beating. Just the way I like it. Thumbs up! Part 02 Kamidogu (Lost & Found Remix)- Wow, the balls on this guy remixing one of the best twilight stompers ever! Is the original really 6 years old? You f*ckers are old. Kudos to him though, because he f*cking killed it. Super intense yet still very detailed storytelling. It's hard to say whether this was better than the original. Think of it like this...if a shotgun can put a hole in you, well, what do you think two barrels will do? Organic Laugh- This is the only thread that is keeping me from writing CPU off entirely. Sure his music has blown massive chunks lately, but when he teams up with Cristoph it is magic. Banging hyper-trance with that dark edge is how I would describe this. It's a bit of a grower as it takes until 4 minutes for the ominous melody to arrive, but arrive it does with fury and hate. The break gives a breather, but it is short and before you know it you are at Defcon 4. Driving and pretty straight forward. Good stuff. Complex Theoreme- "It represents the most intriguing human carrier ever discovered to date. It's like it's evolving at a rapid pace. It's becoming...something else." This is the same bunch that brought you the Invisible Invaders from Part 01 of this series. And they deliver with a thumping beat...and I mean thumping...I thought my subs weren't going to be able to handle it. It was like this... with a little bit of this.... followed by a whole lot of this.... It took me at least another 45 minutes to continue this review. The acid lead is chaotic at its finest with a nice break to heighten the tension. There is plenty of spooky hi-tech effects to drench you in atmosphere, but mostly it's about heavy beats with a glorious groove. Enjoy this one. So for less than nine bucks you can rock out with your c*ck out. These tunes are the finest high energy twilight music you can get. Absolum did a great job putting these gems together and if I had to pick one, the 2nd one seemed more intense to me. Whichever you choose, you shan't be disappointed. Rek O Mended. Beatport and some more Beatport Mdk

Artist: Vertex Title: Ocean Label: TesseracT Studio Date: August, 2010 1 Ocean 2 Endless 3 Lighthouse (feat. Pion) 4 Revive 5 Poseidon 6 Protector (feat. Float) 7 Silencio / Vertex 8 Atlantida (feat. The Riddler) 9 More 10 Far View This is a project of Zyce and one half of the Flegma team. He left? Are you f*cking kidding me? When the hell did this happen? Oh well, hopefully he makes his mark with this project. Tesserac T Studio has been making its mark lately with fine EP releases from Zyce and Float as well as the compilations Subfuse and Future Nature. Besides that they have their own mastering studio and do most of their own artwork. So they've got that going for them. Do you like this? It's cold as balls here and I could really go for some of this. Throw in some beautiful bikini action... Oh, you dick. Meh, I don't even know if I can put hot chicks in bikinis on this site anymore. Didn't we have a problem with that? Regardless, this could be just what I need; surf, sand and a couple of cold ones... Where the hell did my beer go? Imba! Imba! Your damn kids got into the cooler again! Ocean- Holy crap that is the warmest kick I have ever heard. It's like I'm kicking a down pillow. This is uber dreamy progressive house with the floating strings and electric piano. The break flows smoothly as ethereal chimes ring and the waves crash onto the shore. Not overly complicated, but a superbly nice groovy opening. Endless- This one is a nice slow progressive jam. The ocean theme continues with echoing effects and reverberating synths. It's a melodic tour de force that soars skyward. Sounds cliche or cornball, but it really is beautiful sounding. The whole track is soaked in reverb with a thumping beat. More synths cascade like a waterfall and it has a rich analog feel. Awesome. Lighthouse- This time Pion lends a hand and I wanna tell ya I think this track could've used a few more hands. It's rather boring with none of the emotion or feeling that the other two had. It bounces along without much variation. If there is the definition of filler, this would be it. Revive- And that's what the ocean does for a lot of folks doesn't it? Revives them. The team seems to do better when they make tracks on their own without any guests, but I guess they owed some people favors or some sh*t. This one has a sunlight feel with leads twinkling above a wobbling bass. It kicks into groove mode when the congos or whatever the hell that percussive instrument is. Sweet. The break is as vast as the ocean (there I did it) and it echoes. Man does it echo. Mellow stuff here, just right to take you away. Makes me want to get down, like these fine ladies... Poseidon- Really driving the ocean theme home with this title and the dolphin sounds. I get it, you don't have to beat me over the head. This is just smooth...constant bass line with twinkling synths the show some motion. They fit seamlessly together gathering the sun's rays for a perfect afternoon. Seriously, I need to clean the sand off my feet. Great track. Protector- Float is featured on this track and while I haven't heard much from him, it seems to work. The groove is tight with Iono style washes and slight keyboard touches that add to the track's depth. Wow, that was an unintended pun. The guitar lick was nice adding to the rhythmic flow. Good stuff. Silencio- Hey I hear more water! This is another example of bouncy summertime vibes. Silky lead sounds that are very melodic and that includes an awesome breakbeat in the, umm...break. If you like a vacation at the beach then this will go down just fine. Atlantida- This guy's making music now? Give a guy the trial version of Pro Tools and all of a sudden they're Moby... He may have a shot though. This is well put together as each piece of the groove puzzle gets added in succession. The key change keeps it interesting even though the first 4 minutes is purely straight forward progressive. It's groovy though so I didn't really mind that nothing happened in those 4 minutes. So I guess the moral here is that while nowhere near groundbreaking it was still a good time. More- Yeah, I could take more of this. But then I could take more of a lot of stuff. With a slower house-like tempo the beat kicks. Funky all the way around and that is it's real purpose. You're not going to get deeply detailed storytelling here, but that's ok. The break shines like the afternoon sun as the synths continue to churn. Sometimes some sugary sweet groove is all you need. Far View- As all sunny afternoons do, this one winds down with a view of the sunset. Deep bass lounges below shimmering synths as a tropical groove slowly emerges. House vibes proliferate amongst the fading light as you reflect on the days events. Sit back and enjoy this view. This was a perfect treat during the winter. It is saturated with all the feelings of summer that seem so far away. The beats are laid back and the melodies are smooth as a cold beer on a hot day. This is essentially chill out music set to progressive rhythms. The final track especially drives that point home. If you are currently mired in this and want more of this then casually make your way to the interweb and order this for delightful summer vibes. Psyshop Beatspace Goastore Mdk

Oh here's another one. I think he posted it here by mistake. http://www.psynews.org/forums/index.php?/topic/60755-places-i-miss-that-i-havent-been-to-is-one-of-the-most-individual-sounding-downtempo-electronica-albums-that-i-have-heard-in-the-last-few-years-eita/ Mdk

Power to the People! I knew my vote was well placed! Thank you, Mdk

Ok, here are some that I have found. 2010 http://www.psynews.org/forums/index.php?/topic/60663-va-mudita-winter-2011-revolve-magazine/ http://www.psynews.org/forums/index.php?/topic/60533-soli-ohm-epistemology/ http://www.psynews.org/forums/index.php?/topic/60356-mitchell-claxton-lumin-gebriel-brothers-remix-2010/ http://www.psynews.org/forums/index.php?/topic/60258-mitchell-claxton-lumin-gebriel-brothers-remix-spellbinding-records/ http://www.psynews.org/forums/index.php?/topic/60032-turn-on-tune-in-burn-out/ - This one was misplaced in the 2010 section and has been reposted in the 2011 section where it belongs. This one can be deleted. http://www.psynews.org/forums/index.php?/topic/59803-va-tree-of-life-antishanti-records-ashrcd003-out-now/ http://www.psynews.org/forums/index.php?/topic/58495-tryambaka-replenishing-roots-1ft-groove-records-coming-soon/ http://www.psynews.org/forums/index.php?/topic/58533-va-galactic-suite/ - Double Post delete http://www.psynews.org/forums/index.php?/topic/58486-va-jupiter-toadstool/ - Double Post Delete. 2009 http://www.psynews.org/forums/index.php?/topic/57165-shotu-conception-second-album-hadra-records/ http://www.psynews.org/forums/index.php?/topic/56954-hello-everyone/ http://www.psynews.org/forums/index.php?/topic/56747-the-twins-paradox-vs-mystical-complex-what-you-like/ http://www.psynews.org/forums/index.php?/topic/56613-forex-inside-forex-klima/ http://www.psynews.org/forums/index.php?/topic/56452-share-new-un-released-sound-track-free-for-all/ http://www.psynews.org/forums/index.php?/topic/55993-chronos-c-j-catalizer-quid-est-veritas/ This is a post of a review from another site. The original is the same, I don't know how you feel about reviews not done by members and then posted on this forum. http://www.psynews.org/forums/index.php?/topic/55748-black-dog-further-vexations-others-reviews-amazing-video/ PROMO There are the ones I have found in fifteen minutes. Let me know if you need anything else. Thanks, Mdk

Artist: Androcell Title: Entheomythic Label: Celestial Dragon Records Date: December, 2010 1. Endless Wonder 2. Mysterious Union 3. Desert Nomad 4. Ganja Baba 5. Night Sorceress 6. Synchromystic 7. Higher Circuit Experience 8. Full Sail 9. Dub Gardens Entheo...to be within energy. Mythic...well, to be the stuff of myth. Looking at the cover with it's glowing white flowers, elaborate blue headdress, and planet in the background the first thing I thought of was this: As most of you know, this is Tyler Smith and along with his Distant System project has produced some top quality downtempo and ambient. Really emotive. I mean, damn his first album was called Emotivision. Now if I am being honest, unlike most of you I wasn't blown away by his 2nd album Efflorescence. Ease up Coco, I just didn't think it was as great as everyone else did. Celestial Dragon Records out of Hing Kong has has some very strong releases such as Spiral Empire, Vampire Sunrise, Intermittent Memories and Vital Signs most recently. So you know this label can bring it. Or, well, not bring it as it is supposed to be relaxing. Yeah, that's what I'm talkin' about. Umm, minus the offensive slur to women. Endless Wonder- I love flutes that evoke a spiritual feeling. You get that here with it's wavering and fluttering as tribal percussion guides you on the journey. The dubby bass is deep as synths parade above in a shimmering show. Chants, soft sounds, and just an otherworldly groove. Great track to open. Mysterious Union- Ooohhh, a didgeridoo! Bring in the shaman with his wisdom and the aboriginal feel is unmistakable. As a tribal breakbeat unfolds more chants flow with the beat. Delicate sounds dance slowly above that ever present bass. Really vivid presentation as I got caught up, especially with the arrival of the supremely melancholic...what is that, a violin? Superb! Desert Nomad- As if there wasn't an already ethnic vibe here, this track is named Desert Nomad. Booming drums set the stage for a trek through the vast unyielding sandscape that promises mystery. Ethereal pads float like wispy clouds as the electronics engage in a tribal dance. The dubby beat bounces as our solitary man travels through strange communities each with their own unique style. As Abasio intimated in his review, you can hear the Shpongle like sounds, but I didn't feel they were overdone here. A very descriptive and mysterious track. I felt like I was traveling across Egypt. Loved it. Ganja Baba- "You should try smoking more pot. It's not a drug, it's a flower. It has healing properties." Oh yeah, I'm in. Well, I would've been in over a decade ago. The slow methodical beat with the vocal is funky and hypnotic as hell. More Shponglese spoken here and I would've preferred a different sound. The Arabic feel of this track is overwhelming, very afternoon in the desert amidst comfortable temperatures as the wind blows. Someone took too big of a hit though because he is coughing. I really enjoyed the combination of real world instruments and electronics. Great stuff! Really makes you wonder why California is bankrupt... Night Sorceress- I'm a sucker for that flute of sadness as it's got so much emotion behind it. This track is quicker in tempo and loaded with chopped up vocals again in the true Shpongle tradition. Too much for me. I didn't get the same connection as I did with the other tracks. There is already a guy that makes Shponglese tracks. His name is Shpongle and he has already put out a few albums. A little copying is flattery, more than that is plagiarism. Synchromystic- "If you look too hard you can go mad, but if you continue to look you become liberated." This is slower with a meandering modulated synth that doesn't really have any direction. The 2nd half of the track impressed me with the violin solo in the Rena Jones mold. But on the whole, this wasn't my cup of tea. If I said it sounded way too digital and cold compared to the other tracks would you understand? Higher Circuit Experience- This sounds very post apocalyptic with the vocal computer sample as an eerie pad rises. The breakbeat dub sound is alive and well with squelchy sounds and a digitally modulated flute. Very mystical sounding with a nod toward the future as a squirty synth twists this way and that. The break in the middle is funky as the bass drops and returns. Clever. I think he does a good job here balancing the electric sound with the sounds that convey a spirituality. Full Sail- Full Sail...and there's the sound of a boat creaking. Get it? I will say one thing, he has his finger on the pulse of some funky grooves. Tablas thumping against a breakbeat is always cool however I don't see how this fits with the overall theme of the album. I mean what the f*ck, I feel like I'm in medieval Ireland with that flute. Total switch, how did this track get in here? Not everything is as it seems... Dub Gardens- This is a downtempo track with big dubby bass. Tribal drums and chanting are the order of the day with a vocal that I cannot understand. Think of it like...after a long day of drinking and dancing with friends, you are invited to the shoreline where there is a ginormous bong waiting just for you. It is very mellow with hallucinatory organ sounds and the presence of nature all around. Not bad at all. This could've been a revolutionary album, but unfortunately it didn't maintain its initial momentum. As Abasio mentioned, too many Shpongle touches, and I thought it veered off course. If I mention another artist's name this many times, you have to wonder. Unlike Abasio I preferred the first half to the unfocused 2nd half. It seemed as if he was going for a mystical futuristic theme and then the wheels fell off. He has a great talent for breakbeat and dubby vibes and he is awesome when it comes to the passion that the ethnic sounds can deliver. It was a nice listen and I'm glad I got it, but I don't think it was essential. Psyshop Beatspace Saikosounds Goastore Mdk

That's cool. You don't have to agree with my review. Everyone has their own tastes and that's what makes music so awesome. There is something for everyone. I like it when people have different opinions. Do you realize how boring it would be if everybody liked the same stuff? To survey1: As far as this being a double post, I saw your review, but I think this scheduled to come out in 2011 and not 2010. Psyshop, Saiko, and Goastore have it coming out in February. So if the mods want to combine it, that's great. Mdk

Insejn, can you clean out the reviews that are double posted and move the promo stuff to its proper forum? Thanks, Mdk

I tried something along those lines with the Astropilot Solar Walk review. I wasn't that pleased with it. The problem is that we as a society have seen so many movies and read so many books that whatever I write would undoubtedly seem cliche and fall into the "you got that from...x" Mdk

I am in the process of writing a review for this, but it is so entrenched in the sci-fi atmosphere that t makes me want to write a short story. I don't know if I can pull it off without sounding corny though. Mdk