Astral Projection - For All Mankind

[astralprojection]

Astral Projection - For All Mankind

 

Before I get into each track I have to say that I dislike the sound of the album, not the music but the sound. Its to me very flat, and the loudness is pushed too aggressively. So instead of complaining about this on every single track, ill just say this at the start. Its modern, sure, but its just too much. Theres tons of modern stuff thats also dynamic, so I cant see why AP couldn't keep themselves more dynamic than this. But, for whatever reason they decided that loudness was the way to go.. And its not just loudness either, its like, it just sounds off. 
For what its worth, this sounds very very "digital" compared to their other stuff that to me sounds much more "analog".

1. For all mankind
Classic bassline and kick. But polished, modernized.
Its the "Another World" or "Anything is possible" track of the album.
Very very meh. 2/5

2. Transform
Man I wish they used similar sound as Amen, and not this hyper-digital harsh and flat sound. 
Cause music-wise, this is pretty cool. That is until the 5 minute mark or so, then it to me becomes kind of boring. 2.5/5

3. Two Minutes
Cool sound. Clean and nice, Im like wtf? It doesn't sound off. It kinda sounds very crunchy and nice. But, still sharp hihats, and flat overall dynamics. But, cool sound nonetheless.
Music is boring though, its ok but man, its a shadow of their former selves. 
2.5/5

4. The Astral World
Decent sound. Very clean and processed/produced. A bit sharp again in the highs though.. 
Music is again very bland and boring to me.. sad.
2/5

5. Remorse
Cool. Reminds me of the old style. Another World-esque. Nilaya-ish.
But. Wtf. It doesn't go anywhere. its like im listening to someone trying to be AP, but its not AP. So damn boring...
1.5/5

6. Into the void
Probably the "hit" of the album. But its just alright to me. The melody gets boring very quickly. 
2.5/5

7. All Systems Go
Meh. 2/5

8. The Dream
Whoa, what is this now? Sounds almost like some sort of Artifact303 collab.
Does it sound like AP? Nope. Some sort of new Newschool artist on the rise?? Possibly. But, its AP. It just so happens that it doesn't sound remotely like AP. At least this track is somewhat interesting to me. First track of the album that I actually sort of went "hmmmmm this is pretty interesting".
3/5

9. Himalya
Trash!! 0/5
 

I dont think this is an Astral Projection album. I think this is some cocaine derivative version of what AP is. It certainly isnt AP as I know them.

And, to be sure, I welcome new things, new sounds, new formulas. Amen was one of those and I welcomed that more so than most AP fans did. 

And still do. But this I dont see what is Astral Projection about it. They shouldve renamed themselves into a new act, and released under a different name. Wouldve solved everything. 

 

2/5 on a good day. 

[Colin OOOD]

Take my opinion with a pinch of salt but I'm sad to say I agree that the sound of this is disappointing, especially on a technical level, considering the label and artist. Plus the album name is totally cynical IM(Biased)O. I hoped for so much more, both creatively and sonically.

[Oopie]

There's absolutely nothing on this album that requires a second listen.

[Skytrancer]

My expectations were high too, I listened to is more than 50 times, there are some complex sounds that I discovered in a progressive way, I recognized their own style a few seconds after the beginning of everytrack. The structure of them is different than in the past but we are in 2025 not in 1998, they are more focused on more moderne sounds compare to old unexpected melodies.

4.8/5 to my mind (just my personal opinion).

Fortunately we have different taste but we all like music, it does not matter if people hate, dislike or love this one.

Trust in Trance.