Let me start this batch of KLONE RECORDS reviews with presenting you "ITALIAN RENAISSANCE" double CD compilation released on December 02, 2002. If you are following releases from this famous NRG UK-label, you know that very often, they feature tracks coming from S.A.I.F.A.M. an Italian labels that delivered many classic ITALO, DISCO and NRG tunes. Recently KLONE opened a poll in their site and call their visitors to nominate tunes taken from S.A.I.F.A.M. vault to fill this compilation. As a result this offering contains 18 tracks representing the fans' favorite. Compilation is divided in two disc separated by the style. First CD contains tune to S.A.I.F.A.M. more curent EURO-TRANCE style. You will find here such tunes as "Heroes" by U-TRAXX originally released on S.A.I.F.A.M.'s EURO-TRANCE label URBAN ZOO. Among other marvels featured on this CD you will fing "Return To Innocence/Kyrie (Medley)" by THE CORPORATION, 1997 remake of "Easy Lady" by L. DEDALO, "Pistol In My Pocket" by PAUL ICE and very hard to find TEXTURE's tune "Take A Chance". The second CD caters on a more POP/NRG sound. It is also filled with wicked and wild tunes from S.A.I.F.A.M. It starts with prolific interpretation of CINDI LAUPER's "Time After Time" by KATE PROJECT. No doubt that EURODANCE fans will like it, if they didn't hear it yet (tune was originally released on NEW MEAL POWER label. On another occasion I commented on U-TRAXX interpreation of JOHN LENNON's classic "Imagine". This tune was "mugged" by giving it DANCE feel. I like it, but it is brave to do thing they have done to rather slow and romantic fare. Speaking of "remakes", you will also have interpretation of BEE GEES' classic track "Words" by BAKERSTREET. With all the recordings featured here, this album is must-have for all of you EURO fanatics. In the sound sampler I mixed 8 tunes taken from both CDs. Support KLONE and get this one directly from them! For now enjoy the sound!

For more information about this and another releases please visit
Klone Records home page.

CD 1
01. U-TRAXX - Heroes (Club Mix) (1)
02. LISA GOMEZ - Sister Golden Hair (Factory Team Remix)
03. THE CORPORATION - Return To Innocence/Kyrie (Medley)
04. PAUL ICE - Love Resurrection (Dance Edit) (2)
05. TEXTURE - Take A Chance On Me (3)
06. MUZIK MASTERS - Johnny Come Home (Extended Euro Mix)
07. L.DEDALO - Easy Lady (Dance Mix) (4)
08. PAUL ICE - Pistol In My Pocket (Factory Club Edit) (5)
09. LIVE2LOVE - La Cosa Mas Bella (Extended Version)

Let's stay a little bit longer on KLONE RECORDS compilations with titles taken from S.A.I.F.A.M. vault. I am late with review of "NRG MAKEOVER 3" that was released back on June 24th 2002. Since S.A.I.F.A.M. rarely is releasing NRG/POP-related stuff on their own labels, I thought it should be a benefit to most of you who likes that sound originating from S.A.I.F.A.M. to check these titles out. Basically all presented titles were only done for licensing purpose, so KLONE took this advantage and we have now set with tracks that majority of were never released. This makes this set truly a unique opportunity to owe some good EURO especially if you are devoted to S.A.I.F.A.M. artists and music. As the title of the compilation indicates all 18 tunes are basically EURO-NRG versions of contemporary and classic POP. There are several interesting EURO-TRANCE interpretations as well. You will find here such tracks as "Escape" by RED HARDING, "Insatiable" by LAWRENCE, quite in demand CELINE DION's "A New Day Has Come" by KYRIA. Even Canadian ROCK represented by NICKELBACK's "How You Remind Me" got NRG-ised treatment by AXEL FORCE. There are many fantastic tunes to choose from. All in updated sound. Many are truly brilliant and soaring EURO/NRG/TRANCE interpretations. For instance "World Of Dreams" by ANGELICA combines great female vocals and killer synthesizers that soar over an incredibly stron bottom line that's just custom-made for floor-packing, peak-hour excitement. I am sure you gonna have fun listening to this slammin collection of the tune. For the sound sampler I have chosen 8 tunes taken from both CDs. Support KLONE and get this one directly from them! For now enjoy the sound!

For more information about this and another releases please visit
Klone Records home page.

CD 1
01. RED HARDIN - Escape
02. KYRIA - A New Day Has Come (1)
03. LAWRENCE - Insatiable
04. ANGELICA - World Of Dreams (2)
05. THOMAS - Hanging By A Moment (3)
06. LEIT-MOTIV = I Believe
07. BAKERSTREET - Anything Is Possible
08. HANNA - Wherever You Will Go (4)
09. RED GARDEN - How It Feels To Be Free

This compilation was also released earlier this year (September 09, 2002). It comes from a very popular series MAD ABOUT THE BOY. As I previously described, this series usually represents a showcase of KLONE releases. This newest installement is not different. All of you who admire the quality NRG sound KLONE is famous of, are for a good treat. Among excellent tunes are a combo remakes of KYLIE MINOGUE's "Can't Get Enough Of You" bundled with NEW ORDER's "Blue Monday" done by newcomers PANIKBROTHERS feat. NINA. JASON PRINCE contributed marvellous NRG gem "Anyone Of Us". Beautifully crafted ABBA-sque tune delivers power, beat and magic. For some cover frenzy check BOYZ WITH TOYZ interpretation of AMY STEWART's classic tune "Knock On Wood". This one should target well connoisseurs of contemporary HI-NRG sound. "Treatment" received also DEPECHE MODE's classic "Master And Servant" by MASSIVE EGO. Featured Ross Alexander's Rawhide Mix is truly solid, superb, upbeat melodic HI-NRG candy in the store. I also have to mention US (sic!) act BRAINDAMAGE who delivered a barnstorming version of LISA's NRG-classic "Rocket To You Heart". This compilation features it's Dr. Octavo 12" mix that is reach with high-octane synth line and thrust forward on the strength of powerful, hard-hitting beats. Another mix of this tune: Boyz In Toyz Slap & Tickle Mix was previously featured in BOYZ IN TOYZ "The Remix Collection" album previously reviewed in this section. Another true gems offered by this compilation are such remakes as "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" by 2 AMIGOS, "Light My Fire" by FLESH or "Unchained Melody" by PAUL JOSEPH, to mention the few. I was also extremely happy to see the veteran of NRG sound: duo BACCARA in their "Wind Beneath My Wings 2002" appearing here courtesy of MIKE COPPOCK and TONY SPALDING of MAJIC RECORDS. So taken together we have yet another solid NRG release from KLONE to satisfy all of you NRG mavens. This one is maust for your collection if you are into this kind of sound. The sound sampler contains the mix of 8 tracks taken from both CDs. Support KLONE and get this one directly from them! For now enjoy the sound!

For more information about this and another releases please visit
Klone Records home page.

CD 1
01. JASON PRINCE - Anyone Of Us (Stupid Mistake) (12" Dance Mix) (1)
02. BOYZ WITH TOYZ feat. ANGIE BROWN - Knock On Wood (Ross Alexander's Diva Mix)
03. PANIKBROTHERS feat. NINA - Can't Get You Out Of My Head/Blue Monday (Panikbrothers Anthem Mix)
04. FLESH - Let's Spend The Night Together (Boyz With Toyz Remix) (2)
05. MASSIVE EGO - Master And Servant (Ross Alexander's Rawhide Mix) (3)
06. BRAINDAMAGE - Rocket To Your Heart (Dr Octavo 12" Mix) (4)
07. 2 AMIGOS - Can't Take My Eyes Off You (Club Mix)
08. FIZZARAMA - Land Of Make Believe (Panikbrothers 12" Mix) (5)
09. JASON PRINCE & KIX - A Good Heart

Next release from this truly exciting series featuring brightened TRANCE sound that took as motto: Music Is The Answer". This double CD features two set of 15 tunes on each CD, all in extended versions and all mixed for your listening and dance pleasure. Truly an outstanding set catering to various TRANCE flavors with emphasis on VOCAL and EPIC TRANCE. You should be familiar with several tunes already. There are few of them on both CDs like "Needlejuice" by SYSTEM F., "Running" by MARC AUREL in Dumonde Remix, "In My Memory" by DJ TIËSTO, "updated" version of "Cafe Del Mar" by ENERGY 52 in Marco V. Remix. First CD features several good dance fares. I "Crimson Soil" by HEMSTOCK and JENNINGS brings beautiful synths and lovely CELTIC vocal. This is indeed a soaring production for club circuit. Another example of VOCAL TRANCE at it's best is "Eternity" by SHADOW feat. MEL. You are probably already familiar with the track, however featured mix by GARY D. is definately worth of checking it out. Another TRANCE winner is "Epidemic" by EXIT EEE. Actually it is very hard to single out tracks that might be of interest, so you really should make some effort to find this compilation and get it. Most of the tracks sport swirling strings peaking through layers of sumptuous synthesizers and plumes of cascading keyboard, not to mention rich usage of female vocals virtually everywhere. As I predicted before this relatively new series became an important happening on TRANCE scene. It combines both commercial and more sophisticated club sound. In sound sampler I featured 12 tunes taken from both CDs.

In quest of promoting a spectacular TRANCE sound US-based NEURODISC RECORDS, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida brings yet another marvel to cherish: "Trance Vertigo". I keep presenting you releases from this label as they become available. What is so interesting about this forefront TRANCE American label is, that in most recent releases, they feature performances of American DJs playing TRANCE and PROGRESSIVE sound. This time we have mix done by SCOTT STUBBS. He is one of the pioneers of PROGRESSIVE HOUSE and TRANCE in North America with 10 years of continuous support for both genres. He holds permanent residence in various clubs in Las Vegas (RA Luxor Hotel, Glo Bar), but also plays in different clubs in the US. "Trance Vertigo" is not his first mixed CD. He previously released several of them before in PROGRESSIVE, TRANCE and HARD CORE ends. Presented here mix is equipped with PROGRESSIVE HOUSE, TRANCE and even BREAK BEAT and is simply hot! The spectacular journey into trancendental vocal TRANCE starts with "Shine" by VIVIEN G. Female vocal turns this title into a rousing battle cry over uplifting synthesizers that are big, bright and bouncey. From BLUTONIUM Records comes 2001 track by DJ SESSION ONE - "Ocean Of Emotion". This gloriously melodic tune with gorgeous, soaring female vocals was a huge success in VOCAL TRANCE genre. "Daylight" by SILIKON WORKS bears trademark of KAYLAB who written that moody TRANCEY club fare filled with hypnotic bassline. Speaking of bassline and hypnotic sound, "Mirage (of Hope) by HEMSTOCK & JENNINGS is another example of how stunning this sound can be! For some more PROGRESSIVE treat with heavy TRANCE/HOUSE influence turn to DJ TATANA vs. DJ ENERGY - "Feel (Energy Anthem)". DJ AIR feat. MEL SHAWN in "Alone With Me" present mesmerizing EPIC TRANCE fare with amazing break and haunting female vocal before synthesizers intensify and take off. An outstanding piece of electronic sound. The Italian TRANCE is represented by DJ PIEBERT feat. VALERY in "Voyage". This is electronic powerhouse, with hard-charged beats, beautifully crafted bassline, infectious female vocals and angelic synth works. It is massive! If you like some drum action ala SAFRI-DUO, check "Always On My Mind" by BADLANDS. If you are fascinated by EPIC TRANCE you should check yet another track in that genre: "Atlantis" by THE BLOCKBUSTER. Featured Green Court Mix surfaces as pandemonium of synths and brilliant hooks. EMANNUEL TOP's classic "Seven Days & One Week" was "uplifted" by DEE MARK into high-flying TRANCE marvel! So taken together you have one massive set of 13 tunes in magnificent mix. Truly a release for even most sophisticated electronic mavens! At the price tag of $13.00 you cannot afford not having copy for yourself! Please listen to a sound sampler featuring 10 tunes from this offering.

For more information about SCOTT STUBBS check his website at:
www.djscottstubbs.com

For more information about this US-based label, visit their home page at
www.neurodisc.com

01. VIVIEN G. - Shine (Ronski Speed Mix 2) (1)
02. DJ SESSION ONE - Ocean Of Emotion (Trance Vocal Mix) (2)
03. SILIKON WORKS - Daylight (Euro Mix) (3)
04. SOLID SESSIONS - Janeiro (Armin Van Buuren Remix)
05. HEMSTOCK & JENNINGS - Mirage (Of Hope) (Lange Remix) (4)
06. DJ TATANA vs. DJ ENERGY - Feel (Energy Anthem)(DJ Tatana Club Mix)
07. DJ AIR feat. MEL SHAWN - Alone With Me (Tukan Club Mix) (5)
08. DJ PIEGERT fest. VALERY - Voyage (Extended Mix) (6)
09. BADLANDS - Always On My Mind (Original Mix) (7)
10. THE BLOCKBUSTER - Atlantis (Green Court Mix)
11. DEE MARK - Seven Days & One Week (Club Mix) (8)
12. DRAXX & SCOTT MAC - The Sun (Dee Progression Mix) (9)
13. ALTITUDE - Altitude (S.H.O.K.K. Mix) (10)