These days when you think TECHNO you probably have in mind Germany. Not too long ago the country was divided to West and East Germany. While the most current TECHNO DJs have been born and raised in West part of Germany not that many are known from the previously East part of the country that is actually also rich in electronic sound. Among producers that come from East Germany are RALPH KYAU and STEVEN MOEBIUS ALBERT that are now entertaining us with their newest CD single released in the beginning of August. RALPH has been part of East Germany UNDERGROUND scene since 1991 with his own single released back in 1993. He met STEVEN several years later and both guys started producing together around 1996 (their first joined production was "Let Me In") . Back in 1997 they established they very own label: EUPHONICS. Since than they released several singles and did remixes for such DJs and projects as: SONOROUS, ELECTROSTAR or KAY CEE to name the few. "Outside" is their contribution to POP/TRANCE. Even if the sound featured in this single is considered TRANCE it really shifts toward more melodic POP with some accents on the vocal performance (in Radio and Original versions) that usually TRANCE lacks since this genre in most cases is rather instrumental. Single features seven versions of the title tunes. Among them is Ronski Speed Radio sporting rather fast TRANCE underlined with good vocals. Floor mix is more dark TRANCE with distinct TECHNO beat perfectly embedded in the music line. If you really like TECHNO sound check the Voodoo & Serano Mix. For more UNDERGROUND feel check Sonorous Remix that brings some TECHNO-HOUSE feel. Indeed an interesting single. The sound sampler features 4 versions of this tune. Enjoy!

For more information about KYAU vs. ALBERT project visit their home page on www.euphonic.de

01. Outside (Radio) - 3:48
02. Outside (Original) - 3:39 (1)
03. Outside (Ronski Speed Radio) - 3:29 (2)
04. Outside (Floor) - 5:58
05. Outside (Voodoo & Serano Remix) - 7:11 (3)
06. Outside (Sonorous Remix) - 9:11 (4)
07. Outside (Instrumental) - 5:42

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Speaking of TECHNO. New release from VOODOO & SERANO! You might remember a dark TECHNO "The Blood Is Pumpin'" fare released several weeks ago. Presented today a new single by them was co-written by C.J. STONE who also co-produced it. Some hard fans of good TECHNO/TRANCE sound should be familiar with C.J. STONE (Andreas Litterscheid). Well regarded DJ, producer and remixer. Presented single have two title songs: "Slide To The Vibe" and "This Is Acid". Both songs were done in two versions: Single Edit and Clubmix. Versions are considerably different. For instance Single Edit of "Slide To The Vibe" combines TECHNO bassline with some TRANCE oriented electronic instrumentations especially folding out at later time point. It's Clubmix sports more club oriented TECHNO with lotsa drums and repeated beats. Excellent for dance floor. "This Is Acid" falls in ACID TECHNO genre, however it has a strong influence of BREAK BEAT section as well as some TRANCE elements especially distinct in Single Edit. Clubmix starts off breezy before turning hard, dark and deliciously thunderous and progressive. I still consider their previous single "The Blood Is Pumpin'" more juicy, but I am sure many of you will find it interesting. For sound sampler I have chosen clubmixes. Enjoy!

For more information about:
DJ VOODOO please visit www.dj-voodoo.de
TOMMI SERANO please visit www.tommiserano.de
C.J. STONE please visit www.cj-stone.de

01. Slide To The Vibe (Single Edit) - 3:31
02. This Is Acid (Single Edit) - 3:32
03. Slide To The Vibe (Clubmix) - 7:25 (1)
04. This Is Acid (Clubmix) - 7:25 (2)

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I hope you have the debut album by DJ SHAH released last year. Today let me present you his new single "Tides Of Time" (already few months old, but better late than never). ROGER P. SHAH, a current resident DJ in X-Palace (Karlsruhe/Germany) started his DJ adventure back in 1992. From the very beginning he devoted himself to TRANCE. Since then, he released several singles, remixed many artists and became sought after DJ and producer. He is currently running his own label and co-operating with SESSION GROUP run by ENRICO ZABLER (MASTERBOY). "Tides Of Time" is a brilliant single. You have 5 mixes to choose from and most of the versions featured are irresistibly seductive. It's beatifully crafted TRANCE sound with male vocal parts scattered around. You should indeed be delighted by inredible hooks and passionate music lines. The Main Mix gives you the hybrid of big room TRANCE and PROGRESSIVE bottom with the exploding synth lines. Trance Mix starts more gracefully and progresses into a full blown floor-packer. Again, timeless hooks will stimulate each and every nerve of your body. Green Court provided more TECHNO oriented pounder that you can play easily in even most demanding club. Track itself also progresses into frenzy TRANCE with glorious high flying synth lines giving an unforgettable feeling. Very interesting single from this very talented man! Check the sound sampler featuring 3 versions from this CD single. Enjoy!

For more information about DJ SHAH please visit his page at
www.djshah.de

01. Tides Of Time (Radio Mix) - 3:26
02. Tides Of Time (Main Mix) - 9:19 (1)
03. Tides Of Time (Trance Mix) - 8:45 (2)
04. Tides Of Time (Green Court Mix) - 8:45 (3)
05. Tides Of Time (No Iron Extended Mix) - 6:08

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Another already few months old single, but I simply couldn't pass by it. I liked the video and I liked the featured in several compilations CJ STONE meets MR PHILLIPS mixes of this tune. No wonder than why I really was looking into getting this single. After listening to MARIO's album released several months ago, he became one of my favorite music creators. MARIO LOPEZ (THOMAS SCHATZ) is a true passionate for the music he creates. Being 32 years old he already has an impressive portofolio. With his 1997 single "Fantasy" he started his stardom adventure. The true recognition gave him amazing tune "The Sound Of Nature" back in 1999. Last year he released his debut album "Mother Earth" and now he appeared again with "Blind" single. You will find here 6 versions. CJ STONE meets MR PHILLIPS Radio Cut and Club Mix as well as Radio Vocal versions represent a beatiful TRANCE experience. You will be taken by intoxicating female vocals and powerfully compelling melody as deliciously turbulent synth lines surge forward. Plug'N'Play Club mix went strictly TECHNO. While it is a good club track it compeletely stripped this fare of its beauty. Green Court also went TECHNO, but their version is far superior and powerful. As a matter of fact Green Court enriched it also with timeless TRANCE strings creating a powerful combination that will tear your mind apart. Great tune. The last version featured in this single: First Wave Club Remix went more TECHNO-HOUSE at least at the beginning of this track, so fans of this genre should check it out as well. TRANCE lovers should do to. The second part of this tune is an explosive tune with rich synth work. The sampler features four versions taken from this release. Enjoy!

For more information about MARIO LOPEZ please visit his page at
www.mario-lopez.de

01. Blind (CJ Stone Meets Mr. Phillips Radio Cut) - 2:53
02. Blind (Radio Vocal Version) - 3:44
03. Blind (CJ Stone Meets Mr. Phillips Club Remix) - 7:09 (1)
04. Blind (Plug'N'Play Club Remix) - 8:03 (4)
05. Blind (Green Court Club Remix) - 8:15 (2)
06. Blind (First Wave Club Remix) - 7:48 (3)

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Here we are. New tune from DJ TAYLOR & FLOW released back in July 2001 from their brand new album to hit the street this month. Track itself became the motto of this year's LOVE PARADE in Berlin. If you are expecting dark PROGRESSIVE TECHNO you remember from their previous releases, you better be prepared for some changes in style. I liked their music because it had some very specific, mysterious and dark touch, but this single falls more into TECHNO ala SCOOTER. I am not sure if I like it, but music itself is actually good. I would never guessed that it is DJ TAYLOR & FLOW though. Single features four versions. Among them is Extended Mix that surely is taking club scene by storm. Highly charged TECHNO tune! Pure Mix is actually hard to define. It's sort of psychodelic TECHNO with lotsa DRUM and BASS here and there. Not for everyone, but fans of this sound should enjoy it. Original Mix placed at the end of this CD is actually highly charged and quite speedy. Melody is kinda intact and got a TECHNO HOUSE bottom with some etheral synth lines floating around. It's quite heavy I might say. I will be looking forward to listen to the new album. Let me see what it will bring. For now enjoy the sound sampler featuring three versions of this tune. Enjoy!

For more information about DJ TAYLOR & FLOW please visit their page at
www.taylorandflow.de

01. Dance The Planet (Radio Mix) - 3:31
02. Dance The Planet (Extended Mix) - 7:25 (1)
03. Dance The Planet (Pure Mix) - 6:22 (2)
04. Dance The Planet (Original Mix) - 6:21 (3)

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Fans of German super TECHNO group SCOOTER probably did enjoy their most recent album "We Bring The Noise". "Aiii Shot The DJ" is the second single after "Posse (I Need You On The Dance Floor" taken from this album. Single features three new versions of this tune and bonus: Video Clip to this tune. While the Radio Version is getting close to the Original Mix that appeared on the album, Extended Mix is far more adventurous! Another high flying tune with H.P. Baxxter giving everything out of his larynx! Magnificent TECHNO blaster as you can expect from the SCOOTER. One of the most predictible TECHNO group with solid releases. Well... if you are into even more dark and more PROGRESSIVE oriented style check Bite The Bullet Mix. Plain hot, throbbing electronica essential for deep HOUSE/PROGRESSIVE circuits. Sound sampler features two versions from this single. Enjoy!

For more information about SCOOTER please visit their page at
www.scootertechno.com

01. Aiii Shot The DJ (Radio Version) - 3:30
02. Aiii Shot The DJ (Extended Version) - 4:52 (1)
03. Aiii Shot The DJ (Bite The Bullet Mix) - 6:38 (2)
04. Aiii Shot The DJ (The Video feat. special guest star HELGE SCHNEIDER) - 3:30

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DJ HITCH HIKER is back with his brand new single "Show Me Heaven". Single features five versions of this tune written by DJ HITCH HIKER and JACQUES DUMONDT. Dark, sophisticated TECHNO with sexually explicit lyrics. Single starts with Dan Dillon Radio version constructed as a chilling darkroom experience. Synth lines are crafted amazingly. Strong and beatiful with compelling rhythm. Dan Dillon Club Mix falls into the same category, but track is twice long of Radio Version and uses even more hard-charging TECHNO angle infused with the same original sound topped by the wicked drum lines and more. Exciting indeed! Another interesting interpretation was delivered by Abel & Kane Remix. This is truly TECHNO-HOUSE tune for purists highlighted by hooks and breaks. Storming experience! Zombie Nation gave their touch as well. If you like "Kernkraft" by this formation you already know the style and the mix mirrors it. The last tune was provided by Mellow Trax. This is hot and pounding mix. Rumbling powerhouse in every details. The dark feeling has been underlined in this one. Probably one of the best versions featured on this CD. A true highlight. In sound sampler I featured 3 versions. Good TECHNO release not to be missed. Enjoy!

01. Show Me Heaven (Dan Dillon Radio Version) - 3:27
02. Show Me Heaven (Dan Dillon Club Mix) - 7:44 (1)
03. Show Me Heaven (Abel & Kain Remix) - 6:23 (3)
04. Show Me Heaven (Zombie Nation Remix) - 5:00
05. Show Me Heaven (Mellow Trax Remix) - 6:30 (2)

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No, it is not a remake of PET SHOP BOYS tune, yet it's coming from rich UNDERGROUND UK scene. Newest from SUREAL. After the undisputed success of "You Take My Breath Away" SUREAL delivers another full of glory big room TRANCE beauty with exquisite female vocals. You will find here four versions. Among of them is Mario Piu Remix. He transposed this beauty to more energetic TECHNO/TRANCE tune that is nothing short of masterpiece. The female vocals is composed with the tune deliciously and synths are plain angelic. What can I say? Very infectious! Jan Driver Remix went more PROGRESSIVE with tantalizing bassline. The single closes Lange 12" Vocal Mix. Another example where hard charging bottom meets dramatic synth lines building into a hot club monster. Once again female vocals is spectacular. You really should try it if you liked previous track by this project or massive tunes by such productions as KATANA or DELERIUM. In sound sampler I featured 3 versions. Enjoy!

01. Always On My Mind (Radio Edit)
02. Always On My Mind (Mario Piu Remix) (2)
03. Always On My Mind (Jan Driver Remix) (3)
04. Always On My Mind (Lange 12" Vocal Mix) (1)

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Now lets shift gears and let's see what's happening on Dutch TRANCE scene. You probably do not need intoduction for RANK-1 a join project of BENNO DE GOEIJ and PIET BERVOETS. Their "Airwave" became an TRANCE anthem worldwide. Does "Such Is Life" has a chance to become one as well? Not exactly. The music is written by these two guys with lyrics and vocals provided by PENNY McLEARY. Single features 6 versions and they are quite different. First is Radio Edit. A combination of exquisite TRANCE with some after hours feel and IBIZA style. Sunday Afternoon Rework departures from TRANCE style to more slow POP feel. Extended Version (lasting almost 10 minutes!) is well done tune to fit any demanding dance floor. Sweeping synth that slowly pick up a hypnotic TRANCE melodic line. Don't get mislead though the HOUSE feel is in there. Since it is club tune you gotta be patient when this track unfolds. It takes time to reach the pick, but your patience will be rewarded. Single also features Marco V (Verkuijlen) Remix. Marco V is currently one of most demanded Dutch DJs. His version oscillates within PROGRESSIVE/TRANCE soaring over a magnificently compelling bottom. Check it out! The sound sampler provides you with fragments of 3 versions.

For more information about RANK 1 please visit their page at
www.rank-1.com

01. Such Is Life (Radio Edit)
02. Such Is Life (Sunday Afternoon Rework)
03. Such Is Life (Extended Version) (1)
04. Such Is Life (Original Version) (2)
05. Such Is Life (Deep Dub)
06. Such Is Life (Marco V Remix) (3)

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I saved this single as the last one to review in this batch. The legendary CULTURE BEAT (an original project of Torsten Fenslau who tragically died several years ago) is back. Or is it not? Well... it is not the group we remember. JACKY SANGSTER replaced KIM SANDERS. While she does very good job, KIM will be missed. The sound of CULTURE BEAT changed as well. If you are looking for the old one, you will not get it, however the single is not dissapointing. Culture Beat Club Remix delivers powerful TECHNO sound but it also has a good DANCE touch. You have to listen to this track in full length to truly enjoy the sound. Among other remixes are TECHNO-HOUSE oriented Kay Cee Remix and Der Poet Remix, that I enjoyed the most. First it is a good DANCE tune! Secondly the electronic instruments used in this composition are very original and sound is quite different. You really gotta listen to this one to understand how magnificient it really is. Probably the closest one to the original sound of CULTURE BEAT. Tom Novy Remix is pure HOUSE. Taken together, I am not sure what directions this group will take, but based on this single, I can say they are looking. For time being listen to a sound sampler featuring 3 cuts from this offering. Enjoy!

For more information about CULTURE BEAT please visit their page at
www.culture-beat.com

01. Insanity (Radio Edit) - 3:26
02. Insanity (Culture Beat Club Remix) - 8:44 (1)
03. Insanity (Kay Cee Remix) - 7:28 (2)
04. Insanity (Tom Novy Remix) - 8:10
05. Insanity (Der Poet Remix) - 9:26 (3)

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01. Running On Empty (Radio Mix) - 2:52 (1)
02. Running On Empty (Central Seven Mix) - 6:11 (2)
03. Running On Empty (Marc Fox Club Mix) - 6:46 (3)
04. Running On Empty (On The Beach) - 5:26

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01. To Be You (Cut Remix) - 3:42 (1)
02. To Be You (Original Cut) - 4:04 (2)
03. To Be You (Extended Remix) - 5:09
04. To Be You (Original Mix) - 5:11 (3)

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What can I say? France went balistic over this single that became a massive hit in that country. I have to admit, not that much DANCE music coming out of France, at least I do not know about it. DJ DADDY is a project of three guys: DAVID , JEAN CHRISTOPHE and CHARLY. Actually JEAN CHRISTOPHE was DAVID's teacher and that's how they met. The third member: CHARLY joined them later. Each of them have very specific taste in music. For instance DAVID is interested in R&B, CHARLY was always around HOUSE, HARDHOUSE and TECHNO while JEAN CHRISTOPHE follows more DANCE music. This debut single is the combination of their musical interest. It features three mixes. It starts with Original Radio Edit. This is very cool DANCE version with some POP influence. Solidly formulated and catchy fare. It's so catchy, you will find singing it when doing some homework. Chico & Tonio Radio Edit is more aggressive, strictly club oriented version. It has more synths built in and yet is poised to explode in dance floor! The last version J&B Trance Club Mix, is not exactly TRANCE as the name might indicate but rather TECHNO/TRANCE hybrid. Carillons are again featured in the beginning of this one (what's going on? seems everyone falled in love with carillons). Single contains also VIDEO to this tune. It's a cartoon! In sound sampler I featured all 3 versions since they differ somehow. Good dance release. Enjoy!

For more information about DADDY DJ please visit his page at
www.daddydjonline.com

01. Daddy DJ (Original Radio Edit) - 3:41 (1)
02. Daddy DJ (Chico & Tonio Radio Edit) - 3:36 (2)
03. Daddy DJ (J&B Trance Club Mix) - 5:56 (3)
04. Daddy DJ - Video Clip

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Long awaited single from NRG-diva JACKIE 'O' hit the UK street on July 02, 2001. She is back BIG WAY with her interpretation of new TRAVIS's smash hit "Sing". This high flying new dance cover is gonna knock you right out of your boots. This knockout should quicky follow JACKIE's previous EURO/NRG hits right to the top of the world's NRG club charts. Excellent release. You will find on this CD three tracks. Two of them are the title song both in Radio Edit and Club Mix. My favorite of course is Club Mix. This version is excellent in every way imaginable. This one gives you NRG backbone with EURO melodic line. Very intense. You will love playing it. JACKIE's voice remains strong and track itself is a high octan blaster. The third tune is "Love Found Me". It's fast NRG tune in it's best. Well... Listen to a sound sampler featuring Club Mix of the title song as well as "Love Found Me". Enjoy!

01. Sing (Radio Edit)
02. Sing (Club Mix) (1)
03. Love Found Me (2)

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01. Living On Video (DJ E-MaxX Radio Cut) - 3:36 (1)
02. Living On Video (Jürgen Dee vs. Axel S. Airplay Cut) - 3:51
03. Living On Video (DJ E-MaxX Club Mix) - 7:18
04. Living On Video (Jürgen Dee vs. Axel S. Dub Mix) - 4:27
05. Living On Video (Original Video Edit) - 4:14
06. Living On Video (Jürgen Dee vs. Axel S. Vocal Mix) - 5:33 (2)
07. Living On Video (DJ E-MaxX Dub Mix) - 7:18
08. Take Me Higher - 4:09 (3)

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01. Take (My Breath Away) (CJ Stone Remix - Edit) - 3:40
02. Take (My Breath Away) (CJ Stone Remix) - 7:27 (1)
03. Take (My Breath Away) (Marc Dawn's Original Mix) - 7:48 (2)
04. Take (My Breath Away) (Chrome's Romance In NY Remix) - 8:52 (3)
05. Take (My Breath Away) (Corvin Dalek's Wet & Hard Remix) - 7:58

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01. Never Look Back (Dumonde Radio Edit) - 3:09
02. Never Look Back (Dumonde Full On Vocal) - 9:20 (1)
03. Never Look Back (Mario Lopez Just Talking) - 6:47 (2)
04. Never Look Back (Dumonde Just Talking) - 9:20 (3)
05. Never Look Back (Tiësto Full On Vocal) - 8:29 (4)

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01. The Sun (Marc Aurel Radio Edit) - 3:43
02. The Sun (Dominator Radio Edit) - 3:36
03. The Sun (Silent Giants Radio Edit) - 3:44 (1)
04. The Sun (Marc Aurel Original Mix) - 6:23 (2)
05. The Sun (Dominator Remix) - 6:48
06. The Sun (JamX and De Leon's DuMonde Remix) - 7:49 (3)
07. The Sun (Tom Trip Remix) - 6:33

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01. Tears In May (Club Radio Mix) - 3:22
02. Tears In May (Talla 2XLC Short Remix) - 3:42
03. Tears In May (Club Mix) - 5:32 (1)
04. Tears In May (Talla 2XLC Maxi Remix) - 7:34 (2)
05. Tears In May (Plastic Age Mix) - 6:25 (3)
06. Tears In May (Original Mix) - 4:12

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01. O - Overdrive (Airplay Mix) - 3:22 (1)
02. F - Future Is Now! (Video Mix) - 3:02
03. O - Overdrive (Original Mix) - 9:39
04. F - Future Is Now! (Original Mix) - 10:11 (2)
05. O - Overdrive (Arome Mix) - 6:12
06. F - Future Is Now! (Hardriff Remix) - 8:08 (3)

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01. Moonlight Affair 2001 (Italo-Radio Mix) - 3:24
02. Moonlight Affair 2001 (Italo-Long-Mix) - 6:06 (1)
03. Moonlight Affair 2001 (Maryland-Mix) - 3:49 (2)
04. Silent Groove - 5:26 (3)

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01. Carillon (Radio Mix) - 3:29
02. Carillon (Club Mix) - 5:32 (1)
03. Carillon (Original Mix) - 5:24 (2)
04. Carillon (Original Radio Mix) - 3:36

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