RAH

in short... no... it's music to watch things flying from left to right, to keep you from falling asleep at 4 am, which prog will not do for me and in general... it's just trance to let your brain turn to mush. Unfortuntaelly a couple of beers are not going to take you there... check it, love it... http://www.sonic-energy.net/core/content/view/263/2/

Artist: Eraser Vs Yöjalka Album: Lords of the Liverdance Label: Faerie Dragon Web: http://sonic-dragon.com & http://www.evsy.net CAT: FDREC01 SE.net: http://www.sonic-energy.net/core/content/view/263/2/ 01. Nice To Mute You [140] 02. Nuts For Nothing [132] 03. Brain To Feet [138] 04. Hell Sin Key Thcruise [143] 05. High On Heels [147] 06. Faster.Liver.Dancer [148] 07. Nolerco (EvsY Remix) [150] 08. Kaliman Kakarat [144] 09. Home Deep Home [136] 10. Sky Breaks [137] Forgive me father for I have sinned. Looking back at my CD boxes and cases I seem to have skipped the fact Eraser & Yöjalka have two previous albums under their belt on Exogenic, which I just never got around hearing. Admittedly closing myself to the Finnish invasion up until this point in retrospect was probably not wise. It has been nearly three years of experimentation since Tarinat, time which has been well spent by the liver-dancers to invoke something rounded genre-wise, forward thinking (if I only got a penny every time I hear that one), and violently funky as it could be expected. What we have in Lords of the Liverdance is a culmination of nearly 6 years of music in the making. Mashing every influence that falls on the table including classical training and metal. At the end, the least we can hope is that it sounds like neither one of those. ( 1 ) Nice To Mute You sets the mood with restrained snares a break beat of sorts, claps and a dose of deep bass that resembles a dubby strike more than electronic music. The lines unfold (was that a cowbell?), the fat lady is sampled and we keep moving forward, I have been infected.* ( 2 ) Nuts For Nothing continues in the same speed with old school kicks that quickly enough get down to business entwined by a complex rhythm. What is even more surprising is the vivacity, the drumming solos, there’s someone alive in that beat. The psychedelic aspects of the production focus on a deluge of sounds by the higher ranges, reminding a lot of what the guitar players used to do with the amp and the guitar –or the or perhaps it was the mic- creating all those strange bird noises. Check a deep purple concert if you have no clue what I’m talking about. This is another level altogether from that technique obviously, it sounds more like sonata of spaceship exhaust pipes with retro synth action.* ( 3 ) Brain to Feet incorporates a lot more guitars in the equation as the notes get digitized, tied by this constant wishy-washy liquid flutter in the mid ranges. It is also that point of the night when things go down the… right rabbit whole and the level of psychedelia more than being appropriate, is overwhelmingly so.* ( 4 ) Hell Sin Key THCruise is another well polished mish-mash of influences that bring back images of the first Star Wars movies, with the guy disguised in the bizarre rubber costume playing a clarinet -or some flute- with alien lounge music for the far eastern side of some unpronounceable planet. The track is short, but it manages to incorporate a number of passages that sit somewhere in between lounge and some neo-jazz band of the eighties, making futurist homage music for times that will never exist. ( 5 ) High on Heels appropriately starts with footsteps dissolving in meddled, grating synth’s and guitar slices hinting the Dead Elvis days of Death in Vegas – at least in my mind. Specifically tracks like “Rekkit” or “Rocco” might not sound alike, but they still convey that contemplative experimentation of drowned synth movements and guitars sitting somewhere in the edge of trance but not really.* ( 6 ) Faster. Liver. Dancer. Does not depart too far from the previous chapter arrangement-wise with the same spugedelic flair, unfolding in strange creaking, fuzzy sounds pitching in nearly senseless manner to the theme. It’s all carefully enveloped in its own grated way in a constant assault of melodics. ( 7 ) I’m not entirely sure if Nolerco – EsvY Rmx is a remix by another artist who I don’t know, or simply another version of a previous track but the juice is good here. Energetic modulation power, like in the good old days and just when you think the roof is going to blow, they switch gears and it’s back to break mode with electro dashes. I really like the first part conveying all that intensity of Goa, but the energy fizzes to near anthemic camp by the end with high pitchers (for my taste). Good stuff either way.* ( 8 ) Kaliman Kakarat uses a lot more ethno-vocals with an eastern vibe and tribal breaks, to mix in the psychedelic bowl something deeply original and moving. Well rounded DSP effects applied to delayed voices with constant pace changes and not a minute of bore, great stuff.* ( 9 ) Home Deep Home is an uplifting affair charged with flanged up leads and arpeggios galore, climaxing in a metalloid anthem of Nintendo days with modern day sound and tight, multi-layered melodies in perfect sequencing. ( 10 ) Sky Breaks culminates the ride with a rendition of orchestral proportions on top of breaks as it could be suspected. Finally something to play with “Bus L’overture” on a trance set closing this saga with original ideas and great execution.* Diversity, diversity, diversity! It needs to be typed three times because that’s how hard Eraser & Yöjalka tried to bring a collection of tunes seeking completely different tangents on every attempt, backed by a wealth of experience to reach this level. I’m not in love with every single experiment for personal reasons, but the quality is more than what I could have possibly expected. If you are one of those picky listeners that can’t stand predictable full on, incoherent ‘dark’ music or mainstream progressive, there might be something for you here. Suomi, spugedelic, free form, call it what you want. In respect to experimental, original –and dare I say influential- psychedelic music Lords of the Liverdance is a rare gem. But hey, don’t take my word for it that is just my opinion. Go listen to some samples instead who knows what might come out from it. Where to Buy http://www.saikosounds.com/english/display...ase.asp?id=5722

i ordered v/a - liquid quit yesterday looks hella yummy... saiko samples weren't working at that time so it was a shot in the dark, but i'm trusting my 6ht sense

if i see another sp thread i'm gonna stick an icepick in my eye... taunt me... taunt me!!!

You are very skillfull man don't force it. My father likes to quote some classical artist, "Inspiration or not, i play the piano every day. that's my muse." or something like that.

i agree... do you still produce goa Chris? cause if we're talking about the HOLM AND ANDERSEN affair that's prog isin't it? i don't think i need to tell you that i dunno what i'm doing here, i'm going for some coffee... anyway... don't give out cause of a bad season... you make music cause you like to, so fuck the rest... it might work itself out later

nice story, you be careful with that original that's how the addiction gets started... and like they say... the first one is always free... P.s, if you want to do something nice in return you can always write a review, nobody is asking for poem, or a paper, or even a track description, but just take the time to organize your thoughts and tell us what is it you felt. Those are usually the most truthful reviews & it's a great creative exercise

Compilation: Freshly Squeezed Label: Tantrumm Records Web: http://www.tantrummrecords.com CAT: TANCD001 SE.net: http://www.sonic-energy.net/core/content/view/259/2/ 01.Red - Sense of Elements [146] 02.Furious - Noise Insect [146] 03.Orestis - Life Rmx [147] 04.Polyphonya - Pentagram [152] 05.JellyHeadz - Kapitalist [152] 06.Chaching - Alien Love Parade [150] 07.Kindzadza - Sweet Dreams [148] 08.Stranger - Dramatica [148] 09.Para Halu - Flash Dance Rmx [150] 10.Hishiryo - S. A. N. [150] Tantrumm records is a new label based in United States and India with the helping hand from the Russians, bridging geographical gaps to deliver good music no mater where you are. Freshly Squeezed is a tall serving of madness and a great sampler of what to expect in the future. ( 1 ) The rather elusive Red, whom I have not yet decided if he's Chinese, maybe Cuban... or possibly a Russian member of the Old Garde, senses his dull elements in a six-minute builer. But hey, the voice of Adam Sandler sending the ball home before the final break probably sweetens the track for some people. ( 2 ) The weaving magnetism of furious unfolds under heavy foliage. It is not something that might necessarily hit you straightaway. If you disliked "lost psy way", chances are you might still find this one devoid of a real punch. That, I humbly blame on the mastering but you be judge of that. Cause the actual music is spot on, developing a complex story with absolute mastery of his environment. * ( 3 ) Another new face from the Greek Islands, Orestis is more appropriately where we take off and the physically heart-aching kick is making we sure we realize this. You can feel the influence of Jellyheadz in his production and the result is a persistent deluge of rhythmic polyformism, loosely adorned with the squeaky treatment. Powerful, cold, unwavering and for the most part satisfying.* ( 4 ) The Greek incursion continues with the heavy weight Romolo Cheri, baffling the senses with his vacuous exercises in power-hungry trance. A beastly rampage of undertones mangled with a senseless drizzle of effects. The Pentgram is interesting and it shoots well as warrior music for the tireless trooper, but I find Metallaxis on the whole a little more effective. ( 5 ) After listening to repeated entries from Baba Jelly on his own, or accompanied by an ever-growing entourage of new artists, it feels good have Gressier & Fabrice reunited again. On that note we can expect a full album from them at some point in August. As for the track, Kapitalist still sounds like something an alien might have barfed, but there’s a sense of cohesiveness coming in the form spooky pads a-la Kuro (think “Ion Park”). I like it, solid dance floor catharsis.* ( 6 ) Chaching is officially the dopey psychedelic dream team of 2006, Alien Mental plays goalie, Mubali and the tourists stay in the defence and Ocelot plays somewhere in mid-field. Unfortunately, everyone is so damn confused of what is it they are supposed to be doing, they forgot about appointing a team captain. On the good side, the Caching team wants to score, so there’s legs’ flying everywhere as they keep running after the ball doing the best they can without realizing this isn’t a football game - it’s a freaking Alien Love Parade. Heavy, heavy stuff all the way... a constant wave of cosmic dread bound to make speed-freak converts. * ( 7 ) We are back on planet Kindzadza where Sweet Dreams come heavily infused with the onslaught of rhythmic tussle we have been accustomed to for some time now: Jarring lines and this complete sense of befuddlement. I like it a bit more than what I have been hearing, but overall is not a favorite. ( 8 ) Stranger was well received around here starting with his appearance last year on manic dragon with Kulu. Since then I have been waiting for a solo track full of Dramatica. A lot of sword action is included and well calculated madness with an awful LSD sample. God I thought we were past that. Well don’t let it ruin the track for you because it’s juicy stuff.* ( 9 ) Flash Dance has that typical Para Halu beat that feels more like dark progressive and despite the lack of changes, it is one of the factors that sets them apart. At this point we are not bringing many new ideas to the table, but rather perfecting the execution with great results.* ( 10 ) Hishiryo in Japanese Buddhist vernacular translates to “Beyond thought; thinking without thought.” It is also the name adopted by Shenz a new French producer making his rounds in underground compilations on the web & in print. S.A.N. is full power sunrise material for the crack of dawn. This is the stuff I have been pointing to -and playing- when people say ‘dark’ has no musicality or feelings. Honestly, just be quiet and listen, it’s the most convincing piece of trance I have heard recently and while the production might not be… up there… it’s certainly right here. Thumbs up. * If we are to judge this brain juice serving by the number of tracks I happened to like, this is standing as one of the better compilations this year in respect to twisted material. That’s certainly a good start for Tantrumm and for the freaks who enjoy their madness. Anything else –including my comments on the artwork- would probably be bullshit, so let’s just leave it at that. Saiko Sounds > http://www.saikosounds.com/english/display...ase.asp?id=5808

10 x music... full memekinetic suport...

artistic value? wait all of a sudden we talking about artistic value ? you don't like 4/4 beats we get it, that's cool... don't close your options though and above all don't generalize, those enrage the pygmy communities of south east asia, and trust me, you don't want to piss them off. http://ip23.dyn181.pacific.net.hk/play/m3u/07d/e1.m3u

check out some old school robet rich, tangerine dream, global communication and don't be afraid to look for some IDM, to my ears is lot more psy than psy ambient... i'll let gnome throw some recommendations though.

i finally got around picking up Igenous - Skip Insect... farken nice cheers faze

fuck yeah, Lewd is nothing short of amazing... i still beat myself over loosing that cd... fawk...

Compilation: Psy Stories II Label: Parvati Records Web: http://www.parvati-records.com/ CAT: PRVCD12 SE.net: http://www.sonic-energy.net/core/content/view/258/2/ 01 - Psilo Cowboys – Sneaky Vibes [149] 02 - Derango - Oscilla [147] 03 - Hokus Pokus – Rock On [148] 04 - Red Eye Jedi – RP5 [150] 05 - Encephalopaticys – Intellectual Homon [149] 06 - Galaxy Madness – Parvati Cream [148] 07 - Atriohm – No Name Channels [147] 08 - Phonic Request & Akhoa – Bee People Abduction [148] 09 - Kindzadza & Kaliflower – Viva Tempo [149] 10 - Tsabeat - Magletcha [147] I faintly remember the night my story began. Before the sample from Grapes of Wrath had finished, Psy Stories I was already underway to my doorstep. I needed to hear no further evidence - the internal sixth sense was at play here, or so I thought. Music wise it proved useful for a couple of weeks but despite big names and attractive collaborations, the interest hooks eroded in warped ramblings and impenetrable material. Psy Stories II relies a bit more on new talent returning from the first installment, coupled with fresh faces and a number of sure shot artists that suggest this might be a different approach to story telling ( 1 ) I had never encountered the psilo-kids before in my journeys, so the mixture of Jahbo with Mussy in the pot aids the situation, building an intricate atmosphere while Thy cranks up the synth’s, that is after all what she does best. Insane tweaking and foreign sounds from the Danish landscape of warped Psychedelia. ( 2 ) Derango is back from the first Psy Stories saga with Oscilla, that is kind of like Godzilla without the superiority complex. Inside, the usual assortment of baleful pads and tweaked, ominous surroundings conjure alongside their infamous synth belches. Is not up there with “Clairvoyage” but I sense it in that direction. * ( 3 ) After Kaas & Eske’s latest appearance on Sanaton along with the Vicious Spiral, I was eagerly awaiting for some Pokus magic to Rock On and this one ends up mixing a hell broth of delays and scuffled noises, strapped to an elfish rhythm like is standard. ( 4 ) The second appearance of Stephanus Smit roughs his way through a fiendish episode with the self. I really tried liking his previous track on the first installment but nothing stuck from the chaos ensuing. RP5 provides more juice with distortions and bubbly scintillation triggering the shivers. * ( 5 ) Interesting seeing Enphapaloticys again, the work has definitely improved as far as I can remember, which was a while ago. I Don’t recall the production being this clear and complex either. Twisted all the way towards a general direction, which is quite stimulating at the wee hours of the morning. * ( 6 ) The rumor goes Saguru is teaming up with Savage Scream as the moniker Nyarlthotep (Try to pronounce it one more time), for a split album with Baal (Savage Scream & Noise Gust) on Phreex network… god knows when. In the meantime, Parvati Cream is a complete dissolution squeaks and blips in a riot of unchanging cadence. I will be looking for forward to the versus collaboration a little more expectantly next time though, as I prefer my tracks a bit more beefed up with effects. ( 7 ) Leonid & Aleksandar have been profiling lately with chill out offerings and their dose of nighttime to fit this story. No Name Channels is heavily bent on marooning, squeaks and corroded lines amidst the chaotic surroundings they have conjured. I like it. * ( 8 ) I found out late in life I’m allergic to bee stings, especially if they are hornets and my ex roommate has to carry around a syringe full of… some vaccine every time he goes to the park in case he ever gets stung by one. So you could say bees, including Bee People Abduction are scary shit around here. This one is the cherry on top though, more frantic than a summer in the Haight. Brace this hypnotic job comfortably numb. * ( 9 ) Viva Tempo is a 400-pound enraged bull kicking and ramming stuff with out a cowboy on top to actually ride the beast out, let alone tame it. This whole sound I am just calling the Noise Poison style. You know what to expect, fast rhythms, distortion and the glitch treatment. ( 10 ) I have only heard a couple of tracks by Tsabeat but they don't sound too much like this one, which is a bit of a revelation. Magletcha managed to bring forth all the wickedness the west coast in the US is producing, to imprint his own demented style. Friendly lines and riffs, heavily immersed in effects and the proper psy treatment in a delightful resolution. * The way I see things, this second installment from Psy Stories sweetened the saga a bit more for me. For what is worth it is still warped, deranged trance with a number of decent offerings. Picture Azathoth in a bicycle and you might get the idea… so hang on tight, enjoy the chapters that do it for you - or get off and shuddup. Where to Get Saiko Samples > http://www.saikosounds.com/english/display...ase.asp?id=5728

KC and the Sunshine Band - Oh Yeah top notch...

my package is on the way, thanks again faze

right-o i stand corrected

Compilation: Durdom Label: Devil's Mind Records Web: http://www.devilsmindrecords.org/ CAT: DVSMCD002 SE: http://www.sonic-energy.net/core/content/view/255/2/ 01. Paranoize - Incoming Trancemission [148] 02. Melorix - Welcome to Hell [148] 03. Audiopathik - Corrosive Material [150] 04. Fearkiller - Nonexistence [152] 05. Kiriyama - Feuerschutz [152] 06. Phazy M'ulator - Panikula [150] 07. Danse Macabre - Glombakkadoffdish [158] 08. Polyphonia - Freakadell [151] 09. Jelly Vs Mind Distortion - Dr Givazoo [154] 10. Total - Mr Fingers [160] The second installment from the Devil’s Mind labs has been unleashed for the delight of all those who enjoy hearing music in a genre where everyone else simply gets noises. Overwrought, night-time, manic immersions drawing a digital-gothic divide. ( 1 ) Alex Ladyzanskay is no stranger to the night-scene with numerous releases in the last couple of years. The clarity of his deep, deep kicks and hesitant edge of coherent tonality, denying to part from what makes sense – in the loose sense of the word- is pushed a bit further in Incoming Trancemision. A departure from the usual Claw ensemble which is for the most part a sure bet. It flies well for a first chapter, confusing the listener in the right direction if you know what sound to expect. * ( 2 ) Melorix is a Belgian newcomer part of Devils mind family from the extended network. In case you were wondering, gabba and other influences ending in “core” play their part here. Following the doctrine of squelchy, liquid distortion as the main line inconspicuously appears in a crunchy riff. Nice build up in a really noisy style. I think the samples detract a bit from the overall thing, but that’s just me. ( 3 ) Audipathik is composed of Alex (Acidize) and Gilbert (Wilo) showing there’s still mero, mero’s from Mexico. Corrosive Material is by all means corroded and overdosed to the top with sonic conjurings in a blazing thunderstorm of erratica. Great ideas but, the corroded first part goes down like a cat clawing his way out of the speakers. The last half brings some of the juiciest, atmospheric lines I have heard of in a while though. ( 4 ) Kirill, the one Russian figure in Durdom, has already probed territory in Vertigo and Déjà vu in the past with mild success. I have haven't been overly impressed by the couple of works encountered so far in my journeys but they always seem to range in styles completely, starting with “Samba Roumba” in Vertigo. Nonexistence departs a bit from the dizzyingly mechanical, alienated, nearly emotionless surroundings. They do their job as hypnotic, brainless, material though.* ( 5 ) Alex Kiriyima, one half of Peacespect along with Peter (Vegetal) that just released his debut – an introspective look at psy-punk-politics- not too long ago. This one attempts a different approach from the raucous overload that has passed us so far In Feuerschutz. In the same vein as the Swedes, the approach to beats is mostly rock-drumming style with relentless squelching and Gregorian-type passages that I could swear I’ve heard before in some Japanimation. Interesting… ( 6 ) Tamas from Hungary delivers Panikula, a fair slice of coordinated discordia squeezing a rhyme from those wind-like melodics. The problem is all the action lasts 6 minutes and the last three are transition material, so it makes for a sweet discharge of energy alas a bit short to actually tell a story. ( 7 ) Dense Macabre has been probing electronic music for nearly thirteen years now and this is his side project into the dark-psyde of things. Glomba-something-or-someother is completely feral and grotesque. On top of it all, it seems to ride on a tribal beat strapped to a couple of interplanetary rockets heading straight up… * ( 8 ) Romolo from Polyphonia is always a pretty difficult proposal to digest and Freakadell is right on top of them of all. This… thing… that sounds like a roar with pixilated tail, squeaking endlessly in cacophony for nearly the whole thing. Some strange lines come in later and, well… there you have it. Most of the times I can attempt grasping his message, but the communication lines need to be highly attuned here. Otherwise the jumble of screams and distortion race from the left ear to the right, in one harried motion without leaving anything behind for the memory recall. ( 9 ) Baba Jelly that loves to work with upcoming producers, pairs this time with Mind Distortion System. Karim’s futuristic alien-styled psytrance imposes the pace in this sonata for the darker sides of Mars, where Dr.Givazoo is more than happy to receive sporadic visits. * ( 10 ) Patrik Andersson, another forest gnome from the Swedish confines ends this shindig with the discombobulated Mr. Fingers as “I think he likes tunes too… what’s wrong Mr. Fingers?” Who knows, the malignant aura just sits on top of this odd character, as he tells his story without having to rely on the typical synth line distortions and squelchy stuff, it is more like gnarly, shrilling sound, showing some interesting moments of musical lucidity on the way.* Durdom is by no means your typical walk in the park and Dennis has presented some fresh faces and great digs. A valuable tool to fend off the beasts when it’s that time of the night, where nothing makes sense and some relief can be found in perplexity. Not a bad way to your spend your pocket money kids. Where to Buy Saiko Sounds > http://www.saikosounds.com/english/display...ase.asp?id=5483

you sick, sick man... fuckin tight dude, real tidy mixing... really nice stuff thumbs up. Is it 38 min though? you just chewed your way through those tracks huh

i see, ok well usually when buy a good release i review it, but i'll play along... v/a - Freshly Squeezed - been rocking my socks off with this v/a - Durdom > http://www.sonic-energy.net/core/content/view/255/2/ there's more stuff but i need a bit more time to see if they are going to be relevant on the whole-year outlook kind of a thing. i def. need to check out Furious as well... next order...

for the fans: http://mancide.net/ch/Calvin%20and%20Hobbes%20complete/?dir= some of these were like looking in a mirror cartoons do influence a child's upbringing, the good thing... i saved money on a shrink

dude don't worry they will reply, once an order from them got lost with a cd and he ended sending it again, the shop is good for it. Shipping, sometimes is fast as hell sometimes it takes ages... don't despair

ahhh.. how not to have a best of... thread without your input buddy

This early? it's still june, betcha that when november rolls around half of that list will have been replaced by new stuff or simply forgotten, we'll see.

Artist: Vibrasphere Album: Archipelago Label: Digital Structures WEB: http://mpdqx.com/ds & http://www.vibrasphere.com CAT: DIGCD018 SE.net: http://www.sonic-energy.net/core/content/view/252/2/ 01 - Tierra Azul [144] 02 - Sweet September [135] 03 - Reservoir [136] 04 - Landmark [138] 05 - Seven Days to Daylight [140] 06 - Morning Breeze [138] 07 - Sudden Comfort [135] 08 - Baltic Resonance [126] 09 - Late Winter Storms [140] It was one random weekend of sporadic peregrination to the infamous Camden Town in London that I decided to stop by Mecca –yes, I’m talking about Psychedelic Dream Temple- to refuel my ever growing stack of psy. From my visit, I somehow ended talking home Lime Structure from some Vibrasphere guy. The CD gathered dust for a few days as I devoured new full on tunes that over the last couple of years had phased out my beloved Platipus. The following Monday armed with new batteries for the Discman, I decided to bring it along. Now, some people will argue it was the foggy head (I blaming my headphones) but music had never sounded more appropriate for a sunny day, which I believe was summer but only the wind knows for sure now. As time passed endless week-ender sessions turned into a trend and Vibrasphere got played until the scratches removed all Structure from the plastic, sparing only the Lime bit. Next year rolls around and Vibrasphere returned to my collection with an upgrade in speed, pulling their tracks to the average 140’s with the effects-prone material increased a few notches in Echo which was released in 2000. It went down well enough, taking a more strident approach to beat manufacturing. From then on, I couldn’t help wandering how the especially thunky tracks fought to keep their undeniable melodic strand on a leash. It was still forward thinking material with impressive chilled tracks, but I still secretly yearned for a Lime Structure II on a personal basis. That’s where Archipelago the long awaited third album from Rickard and Robert comes in, filling the gap for the summer soundtrack of 2006. ( 1 ) As it is tradition now, Tierra Azul starts warming up things with down-tempo in the order of bare piano lines, electric dub bass by Carlos Rada and the most compelling acoustic guitar ensemble in this side of our musical world. I think their aptitude as chill producers with a dub spice easily stands the test of time, setting the benchmark and this the proof. * ( 2 ) Sweet September tenderly gashes silence with a triumphant return to cuddly lines and warm, spacious beats that invite motion to action but remain equally pleasant if your affair extends to sofa surfing. The rhythmic interaction and articulate musical inclinations work loverly, even if the theme feels like revision of old-school epic trance for the progressive circles. I can slide through the content with a faint smile in reminder of past times. ( 3 ) Reservoir scintillates sparkles of the Lime Structure days at its best and the mastering by Son Kite allows the paced groove to permeate warmly through the undertones with that too-cool-for-school attitude, and they know it. * ( 4 ) Landmark allows two minutes of beat-less transition to start things smoothly in a crescendo of rhythmic artifacts, with the sole purpose of building an intricate master groove. The main lead comes in later traversing thorough the breaks only to keep the tune flowing. * ( 5 ) Seven Days to Daylight is presumably the ‘night’ time flicker with the right amount of meditative sustenance good hypnotic trance carries inherently, supplementing the strong melodic backbone of piano progressions & the heart-aching catchy lines you could swear have been stashed in your head all along. Try it with your copy of Lost Entertainment, it might render something fruitful. * ( 6 ) Morning Breeze assumes you been havin’ it ALL night long in a non-stop debauchery of saucy, gritty beats and as consequence a strong tribal-esque rhythm is vital… if you intend on keeping your toes moving, pretending that uncoordinated jumble of arms and legs is what people normally refer to as ‘dancing’. The track infects even the weariest of energizer bunnies, sliding as minimal material before the syrupy arpeggio closes with a golden lock. * ( 7 ) Sudden Comfort brings things back to that reserved coolness, chemically implanting serotonin in the form of fractured pulsations coming from every angle, reinforcing the situation with a soothing voice: “It’s gonna be alright.” So let it be then. I thoroughly enjoy the beginning, but I’m not mystified by the content all the way through. ( 8 ) Baltic Resonance is the crossover track, hinting the upbeat business is coming to an end and the idea is to connect both ends before the chill out takes over. For that purpose the track is ideal, offering new concepts previously unheard by this duo, but I jdon’t know if it's meant to be main room material, or something for the chill out corner. It doesn’t seem to fit in either one innately, but is probably more appropriate for waning down with convoluted breaks. Good for originality, a little challenging for the live entertainers. ( 9 ) Late Winter Storms tricks the senses by walking right into the crunchiest snow slide begging for the headphone treatment. This time the dub slices have been disguised better in the electronic influences and I don’t need to tell you how well it works. It took a couple of listens to realize not all chill-out from these two needs to sound like “All Green Seasons” which remained in my player for longer than I care to remember, the surprise? This one might just be better in the end. * By now, chances are you probably heard Archipelago and encountered a small digression in their soothing beats and classy rhythms. The die-hard fans of Echo will digress, since all attempts at taking the music into harsher realms have been abandoned for a revival of their classic 130’s sound with amazing panache, bound to gain further converts in this trance sphere. It is truly a pleasure having Vibrasphere on our side of the musical spectrum whichever it may be. Where to Buy > Saiko Sounds http://www.saikosounds.com/english/display...ase.asp?id=5726 > Digital Structures Shop http://www.musicdock.net/shop/show.do?id=148 > Psyshop http://www.psyshop.com/shop/CDs/dig/dig1cd018.html