Richpa

I would like to add Hail Spirit Noir, even they might seem unknown to general public, with already 3 albums under their belt they established themselves as leading psychedelic/prog black metal band out there. New album shouldn't be missed personal highlights from previous two albums:

Thanks for taking the time to post review, glad you had a blast! Speaking about OP, their last album is really amazing, i've been listening it a lot lately and hopefully one day they'll come somewhere near to experience it live @Kai-Q - I like RC too, but I'm more into their recent discography

Human capability to feel the music or artistic creativity, it doesn't matter, what matters the most that we can enjoy the great music no matter the fact is someone using certain substances.

Mainstream media in Croatia is giving it's best to make Russia look bad in eyes of common people, degrading it on so many levels but most of people doesn't buy it anymore.

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I found this one few days ago and it seems interesting. Anyone watched it yet?

Great flyer for OP an HV. Fit's nicely with their stuff, I hope you'll have a blast

I can understand that, but it would be fun to see some new exclusives for X1S, apprently there isn't much going on regarding that matter. http://www.trustedreviews.com/news/xbox-scorpio-release-date-specs-news-rumours-4k-vr

This one made me laugh

Well most of the games nowdays are just like movies. I wouldn't call something grabage before actually playing it and getting to know complete storyline. I've also heard only positive things about it

Truth to be told after seeing the first trailers and gameplay for God of War and Horizon Zero Dawn, I was thinking about getting a new PS, because graphics and design look gorgeous. Also, Days Gone, Detroit: Become Human and Death Stranding seems like interesting titles. You can find trailers on YouTube

I'm still thinking about getting a PS4 pro, mostly becase great exclusives that should come out next year and it would be fun to play some of it in UHD.

I haven't checked the full EP yet, but I actually don't mind some weirdness and experimentation in Goa music nowdays. Perhaps we're all addicted to safe zone too much so whenever something unusual pops up we start to wonder how it's possible. Don't get me wrong, but I have some feeling that back in the days that wasn't a case.

Fede and Mars, you doesn't aged at all High levels of exposure to Goa music can be revitalizing it seems Great pictures!

Is out yet (the Testament album)? I have high hopes for that one

IDK, it might seem like it, but I think it has more with the fact that I know Nikola irl and I can connect music with personality. Yes, I enjoyed

Tracklist: 01 - Imbaba & 303 Trancers 02 - Hidden Paradise 03 - Cosmos In Her Eyes 04 - First Encounter 05 - Blacklight Beings 06 - Creature Of Heaven 07 - Digital Non-Sense (featuring Ephedra) 08 - Lydia Delay - After All (Imba Remix) 09 - Rising Sun For all of you who are into Goa trance but still don’t know who Imba is, I suggest to start with his netlabel UAF Records and one of his first Goa trance projects – Space Elves (alongside with Arronax, CoaGoa and SETI Project), you will slowly get the feeling about his work, ideas and style. First Encounter is his debut full-lenght album, to be released on December 9th this year on Suntrip Records. Since Nikola Petrović (yeah, that’s guy behind Imba project) from Niš is owning me a couple of beers (and even more rakijas), I was blessed to get a digital copy of his new album fresh from mastering studio in return (Balkan Goa Mafia – it’s not a joke, it’s a reality), so instead of keeping it for myself, I decided to throw out few words about this release. It comes with 9 new tracks and believe it or not – only one remix and one collaboration track. Yeah, it became some sort of bad joke to call out Imba for making so much remixes or collaboration tracks, but hey, some of the best remixes released on our label were made by him (Cellar Door, Blessings From Irij). Take a minute to think about it. As I said, new album has a lot of solo material to offer and it kicks off with Imbaba track and his 303 trancers (not sure who are thoose folks, but it seems they like acid). At the first listen you can already be assured you’ll get Imba vibe, not Imba wanna be someone else vibe. It has amazing acidic lines, perfect groove and flawless arrangement. It doesn’t try to sound ‘big’ or ‘epic’ it delivers Goa-groove and nice ride. Few melodies come and go, but it’s not your casual melodic Goa, it’s Imbabagoa. First track and I’m already liking this. Judging by the name, Hidden Paradise should be more ‘serious’ track and guess what? It is. Unlike first one, Hidden Paradise brings more melodies, a bit more of oldschool vibe and some really interesting breaks filled with nice vocals. It’s not my favorite track on the album, but if you’re into more emotive and deep Goa music, this one might do the work. However, I would love to hear the same track but with a bit more diverse and recognizable climax. Cosmos In Her Eyes was the track that I had a chance to hear even earlier and I liked the version that has been posted, but this one seems a bit improved and upgraded. Unlike the second track Cosmos In Her Eyes has slightly better climax and more interesting details throughout the track. Perhaps it’s just me, but I find this one to be one of the better Imba’s works released so far. Ahhh here we go. Aliens. Yes, Nikola loves aliens and it doesn’t suprise me why he decided to choose this track as a release title (First Encounter). It makes absolute sense because it’s one of the better tracks on this album. Fast pacing, acid lines, invoking melodies and cool speeches. I’m liking it a lot and I think it will grow on me even more. Blacklight Beings starts with an unexpected intro – I would say it fits more to some psychill or downtempo music, but after the break it picks up to more straight-forward psychedelia. Not sure why, but it’s one of the lesser Goa tracks here. Unusual kickdrums and effects starts to appear, but not in a negative way, it just doesn’t feel right as previous tracks. I’m sure it’s more an experimentation (even it still sounds like Goa music, it doesn’t deliver that much of Goa for my personal taste). With Creature Of Heaven we have totally different story, more details, more melodies, more snares and build-ups. Without any doubt this will become a true dancefloor anthem. Not sure does anyone from Suntrip tested it already on some gig, but I have feeling it’s one of thoose special tracks to be played in front of crowd. I think this sums up pretty much what you can expect from Creature Of Heaven. Ohh, here is Ephedra. And he doesn’t like digital things, just like Imba. Well, unlike the digital non-sense, this collaboration track got a lot of sense. It’s enjoyable Goa ride, spiced up with Ephedra flavour just in perfect moment to make this album even more interesting. I don’t know who Lydia Delay is, but the remix is another nice track on this album. It leans more towards classical trance sound with big and epic melodies, not chessy, but… you know, just trance. What makes the difference here is Imba’s capability to put enough of Goa ingridients to make it sound enjoyable and danceable. Not my favorite track, but it has nice groove. Last track on this album – Rising Sun isn’t a downtempo. Shocker! Yeah, I expected some downtempo or goachill for the ending, but Imba doesn’t agrees, he wants to finish this album in style so you will go through 9 minutes of really mystical, but fast-paced Goa music. Not sure why, but this track reminded me on one old Trancemaster compilation tune – it also has catchy lead melody. Nice track for the ending. So was it good? More than that. There are many reasons why I consider First Encounter more than just good. First reason is because we worked on Impossible Astronaut release for Neogoa earlier this year, and somehow I couldn’t put enough of attention towards this (newer) material. The other reason might be really nice Suntrip release schedule for this year, including a bit more anticipated releases (at least in my case) such as Ra or Morphic Resonance, so Imba wasn’t on the spotlight for me. I guess I was wrong because this album brings exactly what it’s supposed to be – Imba sound. If you’re one of thoose guys who followed him around since his first compilations on Phototropic or UAF Records, you’ll know what you can expect. It doesn’t try to be different or someone else, it’s realistic, it brings groove and it’s more or less straight-forward Goa music. I can say it’s a little bit linear on certain parts, and it wouldn’t hurt it to have a bit more variations, but it won’t bother you if you like this guys work. Regarding the artwork, I’m not the biggest fan of generic Goa artworks, but I know how much Imba likes alien imagery (as many of you), so this one makes sense. Conclusion: Even it's a bit short review under first few listens I can recommend First Encounter because it represents 7-8 years of hard-work by Nikola, not only in music making or music releasing, but also as being an important and vital part of this scene and culture. I didn't have any big expectations and I was positivley suprised by this album. It doesn't try or want to be something else, it's just honest and danceable Goa music from Balkan region - made with a lot of passion and as such, it should get a deserved attention and support. Music & idea - 80% Sound & production - 86% Artwork & visuals - 61% Overall Score - 76% For more informations about this release, please visit official Suntrip Records website. Written by Richpa. Review and poll can be found here: http://www.neogoa.net/first-encounter-review/

Review is up - https://www.psynews.org/forums/topic/72649-imba-first-encounter-suntrip-records/ Thanks to Nikola for sending me the files!

Sounds really great! Thank you I wasn't happy when James had his alcohol abuse extravaganza on St.Anger. Death Magnetic was oldschoolish but really horribly produced and mastered, even it had some ideas. Two new tracks came out and I was still affraid, but few days ago, third treack appeared - Atlas, Rise! Yes ladies and gents, Metallica is back!

Yes I do. When I work on Neogoa projects usually I'm drinking turkish cofee, but when I'm chilling I go for cofee with milk. No sugar of course, i have enough of unreleased nitzhogoa.

Timeless classic, a Shpongles' Shine On You Crazy Diamond....in my humble opinion a true hymn of psychedelic music in general. It's shame to call it just psychill, it's the little universe on it's own. I cried, I laugh I had so much amazing memories on this track... I hope one day Shpongle will return in it's true glory.

One of my favorite Entheogenic albums, don't judge book by it's covers

I can promise that I will talk with Luis about that option. I would really love to make the new album available on CD, plus the Auryn so it should be a true BlackStarrFinale release with all old and new tracks at one place. Will, when and how it will happen, I can't tell you at the moment. Last time I spoke with him, new album was around 50-60% done.

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