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Title:
I Like To Like It
reviewed on 12/05/99Artist: Masterboy Label: 1999 What's Up?! Polydor (Germany) Style: Dance Index #: 561 511-2 |
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This is the new EURO-HOUSE
production of MASTERBOY that has been released in the end of November.
Many of group's fans were waiting for this release, so here it is. "I
Like To Like It" delivers 8 !!! versions of the title
song. With that many versions you probably will find the one you like.
This is not exactly the MASTERBOY sound back from middle of 90's
though. I know it might frustrate some of you who want to have some EURODANCE
masterpiece. You will not, but keep in mind that MASTERBOY is also
moving with time. But do not worry too much. In fact there are two EURO
versions one in shorter form (Edit) and one Extended. This is not the
CLASSIC sound though, but some resemblance was retained. In general it
is rather EURO-HOUSE. More PROGRESSIVE/TRANCE
has been emphasize on DJ Shah's Journey to UK Remix and SM-Trax in Trance
Remix. As much as I love the group, I hope they will be more active in
dance scene and maybe, maybe they will give us some breathtaking tunes
as they did in the pass! I made extensive sound sampler with 6 versions,
so you can have better feel what's in store. |
| For more info about the group, please refer to my Masterboy Page. If you need contact the group please visit www.session-group.de. |
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01. I Like To Like It (Radio Edit) - 3:40 (1) 02. I Like To Like It (Light Mix) - 3:29 03. I Like To Like It (Euro Cut) - 3:35 04. I Like To Like It (MB Clubversion) - 6:16 (2) 05. I Like To Like It (Extended Euro) - 5:15 (3) 06. I Like To Like It (Klubbingman Remix) - 6:58 (4) 07. I Like To Like It (DJ Shah's Journey to UK Remix) - 6:28 (5) 08. I Like To Like It (SM-Trax In Trance Remix) - 6:53 (6) ( ) - number in parenthesis indicates the order in sound sampler from this album |
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| Title:
Living In Cyberspace
reviewed on 11/25/99 Artist: 2 BROTHERS ON THE 4TH FLOOR Label: 1999 Arcade (The Netherlands) Style: Trance Index #: 2004413 |
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YEAH! We had to wait almost
8 months for new release from this group, yet wait was worth it. Since
"Heaven Is Here" group was getting
back to their roots and started giving us some really good DANCE
feel into it. Similar to "Heaven Is Here",
"Living In Cyberspace" delivers
maginificent TRANCE sound crossed
with great EURO sound. BOER
brothers decided to reach for some classic in here. Originally released
back in 80's by TRANS-X, track was entitled "Living
On Video". When TRANS-X released the track it took
dance floor by storm, mostly because very innovative electronics used
to make that one and usage vocoders that became a trademark of early TECHNO
releases from Belgium and Netherlands. BOER brothers did a great job to
revive the track. Amazing synth lines gives tis tune a powerful effect
and ultra-catchy feel. Simply a magnificent full-throttle masterpiece.
You have three versions of this track on this CD single, including J&R
Remix that in general is instrumental with very limited vocals. Quite
impressive I might say! "Bonus" track on this CD is "Let
Me Be Free" done more in TECHNO-HOUSE
mode. Good one as well. In sound samplers I featured Radio Version and
J&R Remix os "Living In Cyberspace".
Enjoy! |
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1. Living In Cyberspace (Radio Version) - 3:44 2. Living In Cyberspace (J&R Remix) - 5:15 3. Living In Cyberspace (Extended Version) - 5:14 4. Let Me Be Free (Lick Discomix) - 5:45 |
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| Title:
American Love/Missing U More
reviewed on 11/25/99 Artist: Norma Lewis Label: 1999 Klone (England) Style: High Energy Index #: CDKLONE65 |
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I really, really love the
classic version of this song by ROSE LAURENS back from 1988. At
that time it already became a classic in DISCO circuit. I was pretty much
excited to hear what SUZANNE DEE did to this one. While her voice
differ from one of ROSE LAURENS she captured somehow an orginal
feel to it. There are however major differences. For instance the original
version was recorded at 101 BPM giving SLEAZY-NRG
tune, while this '99 version by SUZANNE is up-tempo NRG masterpiece.
It has speed, energy and anything you would expect from good DISCO tune.
SUZANNE did a mervelous job on this one. You will find two versions of
this tune: Radio and Extended and both are very well done. You will also
find on this CD another HI-NRG tune:
"Missing U More" written by MARK
SMITH. This is another slamming track with old school panache should
satisfy traditional NRG mavens. In sound sampler I featured Club Mix of
"American Love" and "Missing
U More". Check it out! |
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1. American Love (Club Mix) 2. Missing U More (Saint's 3 Steps To Heaven Mix) 3. American Love (Radio Version) |
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| Title:
Someone That I Used To Love
reviewed on 10/03/99 Artist: Norma Lewis Label: 1999 Klone (England) Style: High Energy Index #: CDKLONE65 |
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Let me start this batch of
reviews with two releases from U.K. First is NORMA LEWIS with her
one of the most sought summer circuit anthem, a brand new single: "Someone
That I Used To Love" orginally a heartbreaker by Natalie
Cole! If you know Norma, you probably know what to expect. This is
HIGH ENERGY track with different flavors in different mixes. Radio Mix
is contemporary HIGH ENERGY more into tea POP side though. Sound a bit
like Donna Summer. Club Mix is more oriented toward clubbing. It starts
with TECHNO strings but not for long. It blows into full NRG track later.
The last version [F.A.B. Mix) (predominantly instrumental) is just one
neverending loop. When you play HIGH ENERGY it will do extremely well,
keeping floor at certain BPM. It has a bit of HOUSE feel as well. This
is the best version from all presented to be played in clubs. I featured
both Club and F.A.B. Mix in sound sampler. |
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1. Strongroom Radio Mix 2. Strongroom Club Mix 3. F.A.B. Mix |
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| Title:
Hang Your Head
reviewed on 10/03/99 Artist: Phillip Rushton Label: 1999 Klone (England) Style: High Energy/Techno Index #: CDKLONE66 |
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Next proposition from KLONE.
This time it is PHILIP RUSHTON in track he has written with Ian
Anthony Stephens who also produces and mixes such artists as Paul
Parker, Abigail, Princess Paragon etc. . Very interesting release
being initially top seller in Spain. While the first on Cd Illusive Radio
Mix is done in HIGH-ENERGY/HOUSE style, remaining other cater more into
TECHNO sound. I was particularly fan of Grips Heaven Vocal Mix. This is
very well done dance treack. Yes it still has a lot of ENERGY in it, also
the Phillip's vocal is indeed good and remind Jimmy Sommerville
in a sence. This is the mix dance clubs should play. It has powerful loops,
breaks, pounding rhythm and perfect BPM to score perfectly for a dance
floor. In sound sampler I featured Illusive Radio Mix and Grips Heaven
Vocal Mix. |
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1. Illusive Radio Mix 2. Illusive Energy Mix 3. Grips Heaven Vocal Mix |
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| Title:
In The Mix
reviewed on 10/03/99 Artist: Chyp-Notic Label: 1999 Coconut Records/BMG (Germany) Style: Disco Index #: 74321-66816-2 |
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Now some long overdue reviews.
CHYP-NOTIC similar to BAD BOYS BLUE originally was recording
on Coconut Records. One of their most known recording is Prince's "Nothing
Compares 2 U" (1990) sang by Sinead O'Connors I am
guilty! They also recorded several others song just to mention "I
Can't Get Enough" (1991). All their songs were orginally recorded
in HIGH ENERGY style. Andy Matern did mix of groups five hits including
these two. You also find on this CD three versions of "I
Can't Get Enough" including the original one. "1999"
editions are recorded in HOUSE style, to make it more accessible for current
dance floor. I still prefer the original though. If you like HOUSE you
will like these "1999" updates. Particularly Happy House 12"
should do good. In sound sampler I featured fragment of In The Mix part
that includes: "I Can't Get Enough", "I
Do It all For You Baby", "Still In Love With You Baby".
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1. In The Mix - 7:16
- I Can't Get Enough - I Do It All For You Baby - Still In Love With You Baby - When I Dream 3. I Can't Get Enough (Original Version) - 3:55 4. I Can't Get Enough (Happy House 12") - 4:55 |
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| Title:
Princess Of Egypt
reviewed on 10/03/99 Artist: E-Type Label: 1999 Stockholm Records (Sweden) Style: EuroTechno Index #: 0523602 |
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"Princess
Of Egypt" is a the third single released from group's last
year album: "Last Man Standing".
The original version was a crossover between DANCE and EUROREGGAE. In
the single you will find also other flavors. Pierre J's Q-type mix is
done in fast EUROTECHNO retaining some of EUROREGGAE strings. Pinocchio's
Remix starts with DREAM line and follow more into TRANCE style later.
This one is very well done and my favorite. If you still prefer the album
version, go for Extended Version. It has same feeling as Radio Version
yet you gaining a bit longer track and richer instrumentation. To be honest
when I heard this track in album I was not necessary impressed, but it
grew on me. So I recommend it. As a bonus, you will find on this CD a
video of another E-TYPE track- "Here
I Go". For sound sampler I have took Extended Version and
Pinocchio Remix and mixed them together. They are the best versions from
this single in my opinion. |
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01. Radio Version - 3:39 02. Pierre J's Q-type Remix - 7:00 03. Pinocchio Remix - 5:43 04. Extended Version - 5:08 V1 . Here I Go Again - MPEG Video 4:39 |
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| Title:
After Love
reviewed on 10/03/99 Artist: Piet Blank & Jaspa Jones Label: 1999 Kontor Records (Germany) Style: Progressive Techno Index #: 156 378-2 |
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These two DJ's will never
cease to surprise me. I simply love the sound they produce. Their "Cream"
track was one of my favorite current PROGRESSIVE tunes I played. Well...
they are back and they are back BIG!!!. This single CD is almoet like
E.P. We have 6 mixes to choose from, and YEAH! All of them are good yet
they differ in flavors. To show you some differences I decided to feature
FOUR versions on the sound sampler.
This is "kick ass" stuff. IBIZA Short Cut starts as TRANCE track
with great bassline and synths. The Signum Remix has the transcendental
sound with ECHOED synths adding dark feel into this one causing a "mystified"
effect. COOL stuff! IBIZA Mix, is very different then IBIZA Short Cut.
It's more powerful and glorious with slammin' synth line. Mauro's Picotto
Remix is tough. It's very industrial yet dancable. Hard-charging progressive
buttom gives this version a thumb up for HARD ACID TECHNO clubs. Both
guys are now one of the hottest team of PROGRESSIVE DJ's and producers.
Let's see what else they will give us!!!!For more info about the group, visit group's official page at: www.blankandjones.de |
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1. New Short Cut - 3:45 2. I-B-I-Z-A Short Cut - 3:30 3. Mauro Picotto Remix - 7:40 4. Club Mix - 7:38 5. The Signum Remix - 7:56 6. I-B-I-Z-A Mix - 6:45 |
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| Title:
I Dominate U/Darkside Of Life
reviewed on 10/03/99 Artist: Pulsedriver Label: 1999 What's Up/Polydor (Germany) Style: Progressive House Index #: 561 229-2 |
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This single offers two PROGRESSIVE
HOUSE tracks both written by Slobodan Petrovic junior. Starting
are two versions of "I Dominate U".
Both have sexual innuendos. In sound sampler I feature Extended Version,
rich with "dominatrix" female vocals. It has pounding rhythm
and synthdriven backbone. "Darkside Of Life"
track is done in 3 versions. The leading male vocal has been pitched down
to attain dark feeling into it. In sound sampler I present you Club Mix
and DJ Tibby Remix. While both caters to PROGRESSIVE HOUSE, DJ Tibby Remix
has also some BREAK BEAT into it. This is an ultimate club track with
beatifully done turbulent synth lines surging when track progresses. |
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1. I Dominate U (Single Version) - 3:39 2. I Dominate U (Extended Version) - 6:20 3. Darkside Of Life (Single Version) - 3:06 4. Darkside Of Life (Club Mix) - 6:54 5. Darkside Of Life (DJ Tibby Remix) - 5:00 |
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| Title:
Suncream
reviewed on 10/03/99 Artist: Full Fillers Label: 1999 Premium Records (The Netherlands) Style: Techno House Index #: Pre 100 |
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a1. Suncream - 6:57 b1. Love & Kissed - 7:08 b2. Around The Fence - 7:42 |
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| Title:
My Experience
reviewed on 10/03/99 Artist: Formologic Label: 1999 United/Flammable (The Netherlands) Style: Techno-Trance Index #: Flame 004 |
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a1. My X-perience (Moonman Mix) - 6:06 a2. My X-perience (Medical Mix) - 5:50 b1. My X-perience (Original Mix) - 7:03 b2. Warp Drive - 6:47 |
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| Title:
Don't Break My Heart
reviewed on 10/03/99 Artist: DJ Lunatic Label: 1999 RCM Records (The Netherlands) Style: Trance Index #: RCM 667015 6 |
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As usually this BENELUS country
brings top notch TRANCE sound. "Don't Break
My Heart" was written and produced by M. Alici. If
groups like ABSOLOM or WHITE WIDOW ring a bell, you will feel right at
home. Track is practically instrumental (if you will not cound a femal
vocal beggin' not to break her heart), yet three available versions deliver
a bit diffrerent flavors. Taken together this is nice club track and such
should make very well in club. I featured in sound sampler TIME TRAVELLER
REMIX, that is more into TECHNO HOUSE side. I like Instrumental Mix as
well (why it is call instrumental have no idea, since all versions as
I said have limited vocal including this one). |
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a1. Time Traveller Remix b1. Original b2. instrumental Mix |
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| Title:
La Serenissima
reviewed on 10/03/99 Artist: DJ's Unlimited Label: 1999 DJ's Unlimited/Dance Pool (Germany) Style: Techno Trance Index #: DJ 002 |
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a1. Trance House Mix b1. Original Mix b2. Tekkno Trance Remix |
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| Title:
Theme From Futuroscope
reviewed on 10/03/99 Artist: Fu-Bots Label: 1999 Energetic Records/UCMB (Germany) Style: Techno/Rave Index #: ER002-6 |
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This vinyl came from Energetic
Records. It is an interesting TECHNO release combining both PROGRESSIVE,
RAVE and actually some DREAM components. It is an instrumantal release
yet have some background female choir. Four mixes to choose from. If you
would prefer more dark side "dark impressions" is your choice.
Has nice instrumentataions, angelic sythesized vocal and beat. If you
would want to have more ENERGY side go for remix by DJ ENERGY.
His version gave galloping synths that would do great in the dance floor.
Interesting Radio Version lasts almost 6 minutes (unlikely for any other
Radio Mixes) and seems to be the best. I featured in sound sampler both
DJ ENERGY REMIX and Radio Mix. |
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a1. Extended Mix a2. Dark Impressions b1. DJ Energy Remix b2. Radio Mix |
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Now time for some vinyl
releases. Let's start by presenting the first release from this newly
established Premium Records label that is distributed by 
Another formation from
Holland. "My X-perience" is written
as TECHNO-TRANCE HOUSE track. It has something from SASH! , ABSOLOM
and other mre into PROGRESSIVE sound. Three mixes to choose from. While
the Original Mix retain more HOUSE sound both Moonman and Medical mixes
caters more into PROGRESSIVE/TRANCE sound. Soaring strings all over
the places. Interestingly arranged breaks and dark, hypnotic undertone
adds to this release. This is quite interesting offering for club scene
and as such should do pretty well. Retaining contemporary HOUSE strings
are help.
German TECHNO TRANCE in
this "remake" of "La Serenissima".
Three versions are featured on this vinyl. Trance House Mix is dark
full of sinuous synth lines. Great club track to dance to. The Original
Mix carries more DREAM/NRG feelings into it, but do not get mislead.
The DREAM line is shifting into fiercing TRANCE/TECHNO sound. Very interesting
club track. The haunting melody, great hooks, incredible strings and
seducevily rhythmic setting is just perfect. Melodic backdrops provided
with this track makes it irresisitible to listen. In sound sampler I
feature Trance Mix and Original Mix. Tekkno Trance Remix was a bit too
much for me. Very fast and hard to dance unless you are fun of fast
speed! If so, here you are!