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Artist: Various Title: Call of Goa Label: Ovnimoon Records Date: June, 2013 1. Last Hope MINDSPHERE 2. Azure Epos AGNETON 3. Hidden Worlds INNERSELF 4. Supernova (Lunar Dawn rmx) PSYCHOWAVE 5. Acid Sunshine (2012 Edit) ARRONAX, WEEDRAN 6. Organic Elements HOTEP, PSILOCYBIAN 7. Mass Extinction NOVA FRACTAL 8. Zeta Leporis TRINODIA 9. Totoro JAVI, SKOOMA 10. Fraktal Diving JBC ARKADII 11. Ouroboros1 AJANTA 12. Arc Prime (White) ALIEN MESSAGE 13. Spiritual CELESTIAL INTELLIGENCE 14. Creation of the moon EPHEDRA 15. Muona ASIRION 16. Angular Pulsation HYPNAGOGIA 17. Dirty GAZZUAR 18. The Journey JIS 19. Algae Forest COAGOA 20. Trip Through CROSSING MIND 20 tracks. 20 freakin' tracks. That is a sh*tload of music to go through. 2 and a half hours of music listening is a luxury most people in the real world don't have. Hi, have we met? My name's Mike and I don't live in the real world. Now for some numbers. That's about 10% of your day. If you sleep 8 hours (I don't) that's another 33% so now you're at 43%. Throw in naps, taking a crap or two, and the obligatory masturbatory periods and, wait...there's 37 hours in a day right? And I still have to take care of my kids? Sounds like some extra time in front of the idiot box for dem kids. But you see what I'm getting at. 20 tracks are a lot to digest and if you're any type of quality reviewer you listen to it multiple times with breaks in between to fully absorb what your just heard. That's why this one took a long time. Well, one of the reasons...Game of Thrones isn't gonna watch itself you know. By now you're familiar with Renato's work. Fresh off the Fractal Landscape release he's been compiling all these tracks for this latest VA on Ovnimoon Records. Far be it for him to just throw 8 or 9 tracks in the bag, hell no he's going whole hog and bringing you 20 f*cking goa trance tracks because he doesn't give a sh*t about where you're gonna come up with 10% of your day. Move some sh*t around, maybe multitask you lazy bastard. The track list is impressive with most names you've encountered and some you probably worship in your mom's basement. I'm not talking candle wax on the nipples you know, unless that's what you're into. Last Hope- The dust hasn't even settled on Ali's spectacular release Patience For Heaven and he's right back on the horse. Or camel as it were, because there is a middle eastern vibe here that has bounce right from the get go with twisting melodies and churning rhythms. Didn't like the slow down ending, but that's the only thing that kept it from being epic. Azure Epos- Agneton further cemented his place as the king of Nitzhogoa with his latest release Wizards From Space. He didn't break any new ground here, but just did what he does so well. Throw a spacey vibe over racing nitzho melodies all tucked in under the goa blanket. He's always been good with the details. Hidden Worlds- The limited edition Innerspace release was pretty good, but I wasn't too impressed with this. A little light for my tastes with some good effects, but lacking in evolution. Supernova (Lunar Dawn mix)- Psychowave's Sunshine Reborn EP was out less than 2 years ago, but it seems like an eternity. I guess we have to start marking time as BE and AE, before and after Etnica. The original version was very good, and Lunar Dawn's take is more on the trancey side to start, but quickly begins to pile on the layers. However it seemed unfinished like it ran outta gas and just said, "Aw f*ck it..." Acid Sunshine (2012 edit)- Like the rest of you I'm looking forward to the debut of Arronax as here he teams up with Weedran (whoever that is). This works like chocolate and peanut butter as it goes from screeching to pulsating and sometimes both. Sounding very old-school the acid threatens to boil over. Organic Elements- Sasa is a guy that makes music that is supremely psychedelic. Check out his latest album Dreamtime for a massive trip. Teaming up with Hotep, this track actually sounds like it's breathing. He lets loose with a spiraling melody that springs to life. Very nice acidic goa. Bravo. Mass Extinction- You didn't think he wouldn't slide a track of his own in here did you? With a symphonic and dark beginning it sounds like the orc army putting in some work. Churning with epic trance melodies, I enjoyed the give and take between dark and light. Zeta Leporis- Daniel's last two albums Stargazing and Human History were nothing short of spectacular. The way he introduces melodies is impressive as this beast screams goa. Let the stacking begin! It's like having a front row seat to the explosion of the sun. Totoro- I recall Javi from the Aural Exciter showing great promise. These guys are like the Chang and Eng of goa trance. This one has old-school growl with new production. Bubbling and frothing it seems to keep reaching new heights. Strikingly good. Fraktal Diving- This is another project that has just released his debut. He's got the nitzho kick front and center and damn if he doesn't out Agneton Agneton. Not to reveal my nerdly history, but he just carved you up with a +5 flaming broadsword. Thick and lush the melodies race and the mystical quotient on this one is high. This guy's already got his hand in my wallet. I didn't say stop. Wow, the first half of this compilation was really excellent. Time for an intermission. I'm feeling a little tubby and soft. Maybe I should run around the house a few times, get the blood pumping. Some type of exercise. *checks to see when this class is scheduled at gym* This is what I've been avoiding? Idiot. The second half of the compilation is comprised of artists who may be less familiar. Ouroboros- This is my favorite track thus far from this artist. He gives a little and then pulls back. The lead roars after the break taking the paint off the walls and you just know he's setting you up. The final bit is a bull in a china shop that takes no prisoners. "Yeah, ummm....this sh*t was like this when I got here." Arc Prime (White)- What message would we want to receive from the aliens? We mean you know harm? F*ck that give me the powerball numbers. This is a good track that explodes out of the break. Not that complex yet effective. Spiritual- Now this one I really like. Layers pile on with reckless abandon spinning me higher through the clouds. There are moments where you're entranced and time melts away as the melodies unfurl right before the eyes. Creation of the moon- Ephedra has been around the block and it shows. The soft lead in the beginning reminds me of some x-files goodness as the pads mourn...or warn. Muona- This one isn't as strong as some of the others. Not to say it's filler (ok it kinda is), but it just didn't grab me. The female vocal chant is ok, but the rest? Salieri said there were too many notes. Angular Pulsation- I'm sorry is it 1996 up in here? C'mon, I just wrinkled my flannel the way I like it. The lead rolls like Transwave came back and do you hear that snare? This has growl as he starts to twist the knobs amidst growing layers. Good stuff. Dirty Oxygen- I think we found the weak link on this goa train. You can't just say dirty oxygen over and over with nary a change in the music. And no, the key change doesn't count. Kate Moss. The Journey- "This is a journey into sound." Not that one. Hold up...*Grabs hairbrush* "If he ev-er hurts you, true love won't de-sert you!" Not that journey, but an old school one. One that barks that 303 bite. No full on bass lines here, just intelligent production that has the mind trying to focus on all the good stuff. The main melody is trancey and light hearted, but it's the supporting cast of sounds that I really like. At times simple, but not cheesy. Welcome back sir, you were missed. Algae Forest- This track is more playful, but no less melodic. Think of it like a little brother to the big boys. Forestlike? Yep, but without the darkness. No trolls just hobbits Trip Through- Closing things down is mega talent Crossing Mind whose two albums The Inner Shift and Holographic Paradigm stand near the top of goa mountain. He's an old schooler with new school sensibilities twirling eerie melodies like cotton candy. The mid tempo swagger works wonderfully while sound erupt like fireworks. If electricity could bubble this is what it would sound like. What an awesome compilation. Seems like its release date would never get here. I'm literally standing on the corner attempting to throw money at you. Why won't you take my money? There is a great mixture of titans and newbies on this compilation with a lot of styles represented. I'm seeing a predominance of Balkan talent (surprise surprise) which begs the question...should Israelis even make goa anymore? If I'm being honest and I always am, the middle of the compilation has some weaker moments and cannot maintain the tornado like energy of the opening few. But that's to be expected. During my insanity workouts I start off strong (no really, I do), but in the middle I'm trying to suck all the oxygen out of the room. I finish strong cause I know the f*cking thing is over. Hard to sustain the magic for 20 tracks, but kudos to Renato for putting this together. It sounds great just like other releases from the label. Special mention goes to Ivan Richpa for that fabulous cover. Great job sir I cannot wait to get my copy. Psyshop GoaStore Mdk

Looks like you got dressed up in your Sunday best for nothing. I'm happy that you support your, ahem...team, but Colorado St. has as many championships as I do. But now you'll live forever on the internet Ram Boy! Webster's defines fanatic as someone who is filled with or expresses excessive zeal. I guess that could sum up the community here. Well, some of you. We gravitate towards the psychedelic side of things cause we don't get what we need from "normal" music. We like our artists and support them as such. E-mantra is on top of the goa trance mountain looking down at the kingdom he helped build. You know his sound and how mesmerizing his goa trance can be. Like all good artists he likes to challenge himself, so I guess that's why he makes different types of music. His partnership with Altar Records seems to be quite successful as he has now delivered his third non-goa album. This was the first one however. When I first heard this I felt like Geostigma...that this was just slowed down goa. While listening I looked at my watch and thought, "Get on with it already." Pushed the bpm's to 140 something and ta-da...new E-Mantra goa trance. Surely that wasn't his intention. So I realized I had to give it another shot. Put the headphones on and had lunch. And then I did something spectacular. I folded laundry. That's right, just me and two loads of permanent press (damn it that chocolate stain will never come out!) There's something about performing this mundane task where it's just the music and my laziness staring back at me from the laundry basket. I then realized that when he makes downtempo music he does the same thing that he does with goa. I listened to that CD 3 times before I knew what hit me, but rest assured with 2 kids there is always more laundry. He hypnotizes. Long melodies form a floating cushion that allows you to drift high above the darkness. Soothing and descriptive the music takes numerous turns but never abandons the safety net. Don't let him kid you, this is downtempo goa trance meets Blade Runner with some great atmosphere. But halfway through he switches it up and gives you a few mid-tempo tracks like Mindfluid that could've been on Arcana. I'm very impressed and don't know if I should be happy or pissed that I know have to start shelling out money to another label. Highly recommended from this fanatic. Altar Psyshop Beatspace GoaStore Mdk

Artist: Various Title: Blacklight Moments Label: Suntrip Date: June, 2013 1. Wake Up And Smell The Ashes - Daimon 2. These Talking Machines - K.O.B. 3. Black Sun - Psychic Voyag 4. Viral Breath - Cosmic Dimension 5. Aramean Dreams - Khetzal 6. Emotional Overload - Javi and Sko0ma 7. Beyond Lightspeed (E-Mantra rmx) - Artifact 303 8. Naltayada - Skarma 9. Depth Of Consciousness -Mindsphere 10. Cosmic Fusion - Uth This could not have been any clearer. Ok, I might've ummm...I might've added that last bit. Suntrip, the alpha and omega of goa trance is back at it again with their latest compilation. Blacklight Moments brings well known artists together with a few newbies in an incredible exercise in melodic goa. Surprise surprise. The Mindsphere double album Patience For Heaven was an absolute treat, but this label doesn't seem satisfied with resting on previous successes. These guys give the people what they want. Want some downtempo? BAM! Opus Iridium and the Sweet Sadness of Electrypnose. Need some darkness in your goa? May I introduce you to the Temple of Chaos. I wish my credit card company was this attentive. So is this a worthy addition to the Suntrip library? Really? Wake Up and Smell the Ashes- "Rise and shine, Mister Freeman. Rise and... shine. Not that I... wish to imply you have been sleeping on the job. No one is more deserving of a rest, and all the effort in the world would have gone to waste until... well, let's just say your hour has... come again. The right man in the wrong place can make all the difference in the world. So, wake up, Mister Freeman. Wake up and... *smell the ashes*..." For my money the dark alter-ego of Antares slayed it with his track Codex on Temple of Chaos. End of discussion. Back again with a creepy sample from the Halo game (don't ask me which one I had to look it up. Too busy getting laid) he once again incorporates the randomness of a little darkpsy into his goa trance. While infinitely less powerful than Codex it was still nice and dark with great sequences near the end. Proving once again that this young man who cannot even drink legally in my country has accomplished more than I have in more than twice his years. F*cker. Those Talking Machines- I'm not the biggest fan of this Filteria side project as I prefer his chaotic style more. This is an older track with dark mechanical intentions that more closely resembles tech-trance than goa. It's not very interesting to me, but what it lacks in evolution it makes up for in atmosphere. Not bad, but not great either. Black Sun- We're Psychic Voyag and we leave off the e cause our track is excellent. Why yes it is, chock full of twisting leads and spiraling strands of sunlight with no downtime. Not the deepest track you'll hear, but if this was Jello wrestling, Jannis just got a mouth full of strawberries. Viral Breath- The second newbie in a row must've impressed Mars & Anoebis. Good luck getting the acidic taste out of your mouth with this one. Melodic and powerful it's the sound that makes Suntrip what it is. Aramean Dreams- Responsible for one of the greatest goa trance albums ever in Corelle Matthieu Chamoux is back and it's like he never left. Melodic mysticism floats on electrically charged air as the ground itself pulsates with life. Volume and intensity increase as I try to focus on each new addition. Masterful. He just dropped the mic and left the stage with your girlfriend. Emotional Overload- As I mentioned in another review, these two are the Chang & Eng of goa. Always together. Off topic, but if you have sex with conjoined twins is it really a threesome? Just some of the things I think about. While you're discussing that, they deliver another power player that tumbles over itself with sharp melodies. Constantly evolving, maneuvering as if rocketing through an asteroid belt it leaves the melodies hanging in the air to guide you safely to the other side. Beyond Lightspeed (E-Mantra Remix)- Are these guys fighting? They're remixing each others' tracks in what seems like a goa pissing contest. With all that urine flying around the winners are the ones that don't get peed on. That would be us. E-mantra shows his hypnotic style with levels of melody climbing clouds like I do stairs. Screaming 303 madness with more aggressive knob twisting than gay porn. Ok, too far. The track of course is brilliant. Naltayada- They did it! They f*cking did it! I knew Suntrip would be the ones to get the band back together. After all this time and all the delays, you think this day will never come, but they did it. They managed to get Astral Projection to release some new goa material. What? That's not them? You gotta be kidding me...But it sounds just like...Oooh, this is awkward. You know what? F*ck 'em. Skarma you are now the new Astral. Great job with the sounds and layers of melody, but I'm gonna need 4 classic albums in...let's say 3 years. No pressure. Depth of Consciousness- The titans just keep on coming. After pseudo Astral Ali still has enough in the tank after PFH. It's slower, but deliciously complex. The melodies intertwine like an Indiana Jones snakepit warming the soul and supporting the body. This is so delightfully foreign and ethnic, I could never play this in my town. Might as well open up an Al-Quaeda travel agency. Not good to stir up the rednecks...they tend to get all shootey. Cosmic Fusion- Uth is Alex Lytvyn and his release Distant Instincts was stupendous. He shows his dreamy and downtempo skills with more layers than my sandwich. It's easily the most beautiful track here and a perfect way to end this compilation. I'm glad he got his opportunity with Suntrip to show what he could do. I'm getting tired of saying it (and I'm sure you might be getting tired of hearing it), but the boys from Belgium have done it again. Tracks full of melody and intricacy bring the trance like state to your front door. They've still got the Midas touch. Kudos to the artists who continue to paint the dreamlike tapestry that goa can be and also to Mars for carrying on with all that he's been going through. Another gem in the crown of the kings. Long live the king! Suntrip Psyshop Beatspace GoaStore Mdk

I attempted awhile back to link the review section (it might have been reviews that I made or reviews of the music found on Ekto) by contacting Basilisk, but this was right at the time where Ekto was undergoing its evolution so he had his hands full. It's a great idea that I still support. Wouldn't hurt to contact him and float the idea by him again. Mdk

Ordered! Mdk

Cool, I really like the new stuff. Aurax your sound has some ripping leads. So we can buy it at bandcamp, but when does it ship? Mdk

You Euros and your dates. So is it released on December 13th or July 7th? I would say July 7th based on the pre order date (and even that's confusing because it says you can pre-order from the 7th of July, but you can buy it now), but the bandcamp page says differently Mdk

Artist: O.O.O.D. Title: You Think You Are Label: Vertigo Records Date: November, 2012 1. KARR 2. The Philosopher's Tone 3. Inner Inca 4. The King And Eye 5. Bube (The Tube) 6. Happiness (OOOD Remix) - FORUFREEZER 7. Dum Dum 8. English Pizza (OOOD Remix) - OOOD AND LOOPUS IN FABULA 9. Shpiral 10. Eye Of The Beholder (Sonic Species rmx) - OOOD AND OTT I haven't listened to an O.O.O.D. album since aLive. Is that wrong? It was so good that I didn't want to f*ck any of it up by listening to their style change. Stupid really, because as any artist will tell you, unless you're Boris Blenn your music should evolve and grow. I know they made other albums...the one with the egg thingy and then the brains on the cover. Never heard them so...I'm guessing they're not making goa any longer? Nope. They do more. Let's start with the project which is a four piece outfit that plays live with real drums, guitars, and keyboards. They just don't stand behind a deck and twiddle knobs while getting blown by a groupie. They're actual musicians so they have talent. I mean, they're DJ's too, so they probably get their fair share of chicks with daddy issues. Aside from their first album, all I know is that Colin has made a name for himself in the mastering field. So what are they up to? Eclectic. Original. I would say their style on this album is psychedelic and would call it Suomi-like, if they were looney toon Finns. But they're from the UK and the craziest people I met when I was over there were the soccer fans. Dems some crazy f*ckers. I love hockey, but I'll be damned if I wanna fight anyone over it. There are all kinds of crazy sound manipulation going on all the while getting that groove going. It's out there at times, I mean who would think of putting Elvis and a 303 together? They did, and it's damn good. Bube (The Tube) is some funky sh*t Crystal Method would be proud of. That bass is pure filth and volatile fuel for the dance fire. They play with different rhythms and draw from a lot of genres. Sometimes it's techno or breakbeat or...whatever, but rest assured it's always with an eye for you people to shake your tukus. Like moving the back end? I defy you not to get down to English Pizza. It's like the soul train awards up in here. "Hey blonde chick! Get back behind the decks! Save your talent for the uh, talent!" Also I wanted to note that they didn't end with the cliche downtempo number. Nope, they tore the doors off with a pretty good storming track full of bass snarls and more pounding than a headache. The sound quality is top notch so you hear every note and sound they intended. Is it perfect? Of course not. I would say there isn't one track that you simply must hear. They all have their quality moments, but nothing stands out head and shoulders above the rest. And when that happens you have to really pay attention to detail because when you hear a cracker you know it. You feel it. And that guy isn't here. But the funky stuff is here for all to enjoy. And if you pay attention you will also appreciate the detail behind this. Yeah it's not goa, but you know what? Grow up. Psyshop Beatspace Goastore Mdk

Artist: Tron Sepia Title: Weird Fishes & Other Stories Label: Fish N Trips Records Date: October, 2012 1 - Flange (70 BPM) 2 - Factory (70 BPM) 3 - Cuttlefish (65 BPM) 4 - Abyss (70 BPM) 5 - Factory (Video Edit) (70 BPM) 6 - Abyss (VIP) (70 BPM) O Canada...our home and native land. My neighbors to the north have produced quite the varied album here. Downtempo grooves and dubstep rhythms go hand in hand with the smooth female vocals and melodic pads. Delicious slow motion electronic stretching as if I were Neo dodging bullets from the agents. Those bass drops hum and oscillate as eerie piano melodies drift ethereally out of reach. Mechanical and spiritual all at once this is electronic tai chi. This is the music I want to listen to when I finally get to hike the high peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Highly recommended Free at Ektoplazm Mdk

Artist: Flicker Light Title: Shamanic Journey EP Label: Maia Brasil Records Date: March, 2013 1 - Who Use This Drugs (128 BPM) 2 - Glandula Pineal (134 BPM) 3 - Mental Evolution (135 BPM) 4 - Shamanic Journey (133 BPM) If you mix minimal + progressive trance + darkpsy you get this. Well...not much progressive trance. They were not kidding when they said this had heavy basses. Sh*t will knock you over. While I liked the dark atmosphere and the nosebleed inducing bass you gotta give me more if you're going to assault me with your extended track times. The galloping bass and darkpsy noise gets to be monotonous and it just devolves into 39 minutes of the same thumping bass sounds rumbling in the night time. Love the cover though. Free at Ektoplazm Mdk

Artist: Flembaz Title: Magic Mint EP Label: Blind Arc Date: March, 2013 1. The Playground 2. Magic Mint Feat. Filipe Teixeira 3. Bridging Time Who the hell are these guys? Kudos to Ekto for hosting this EP. The sounds are crisp and the melodies...wow. The Playground puts you in the streets of Delhi with a beautiful sitar melody that's as fresh as daisies. So wonderfully ethnic, but far from predictable. It's not often that I praise the guitar in our music (read never), but the one on Magic Mint felt as if it were being played right next to me. Common threads are the warm basses and the clarity of the production. Even with all this atmosphere it is eminently danceable and thought provoking at the same time. Excellent job! Free at Ektoplazm Mdk

Absolutely. Two that come to mind are Ethereal Anima Mundi and V/A Blissful Moments. Had them when I moved from NC, but when I got to VA they were nowhere in sight. Mdk

Probably sell the physical copies if I can and delete the digital ones. My family could care less what music I have. Mdk

Artist: Logic Bomb Title: Headware Label: Spiral Trax Date: June, 2000 01. 08'17" Shadow Of The Beast 02. 07'23" Hydrofon 03. 08'02" Extension 04. 08'11" Kilobyte Bandit 05. 09'39" Sub Atomic 06. 08'32" Skrock 07. 07'35" Halojaner 08. 07'51" Orb Warning 09. 07'38" Fairlight "I just can't shake this funk. I need to punch a b*tch." With the dawn of the new millennium and everyone crapping their pants that the end of the world was nigh, the psytrance genre was mired in minimal darkness and became the soundtrack for depression. At least for me anyway...and apparently Chris Brown. Females were wandering around without fear. Or swollen eyes. Or facial contusions. And it must've been killing him. How much can he be expected to bear? Swedish act Logic Bomb must've thought the same thing because this album decided to do more than just let the bass line and kick run. They added atmosphere and a sense of depth to their music. They have an ear for detail and no question this must've stood out when it was released. While still being what I would term light psytrance it's not empty by any means. It can be dark and against the minimal tide it is actually melodic. "Have you ever jacked in?" No, but I've jacked off. Many times. And so have all the Logic Bomb bunnies to this album. They must've been under such a cloud of despair that this was the light at the end of their tunnel. I liked this album also, but it's one of those that I think is overrated. While it is all the things I mentioned above it still has a minimal backbone and I find I get bored with it. While much better than the majority of the stuff out there at the time stretches of it were thin. I prefer the new, fuller sound of Logic Bomb compared to the old one and that is just my opinion. Like my Dad said every rectum has one. Mdk

Artist: Fractal Glider Title: Parasite Label: Boom! Records Date: 2002 01. Skanda’s Tail 02. Mezmorized 03. Language of Silence 04. Witch Doctor 05. Telementery 06. Karmic Implications 07. Raspy Honks 08. Colonization 09. Earth Tremors "We're gonna send you to a place that's so far out, that people have wings!" Ever been mad? Of course, we all have. Whether you step on a lego with bare feet or some schmuck cuts you off in traffic everyone knows the feeling of anger. I imagine that's how Paul McCosh must've felt when he had completed this album only to find that the tracklisting was messed up. No problem, just change it before they send it away to be... What's that now? Oh...you already sent it? I...see... Yeah I'd be pissed too. What turns out to be his greatest work gets f*cked up because of a simple error. Because someone didn't take the minute to pick up the phone and verify the track names? Suppose that's what happens in our little niche of the electronica industry. Bet this sh*t never happened to Kanye. "Yeah that was funny what you did...remember that?" *I'm gonna kill all...you... white motherf*ckers.* This was a great combination of hard, squelchy psytrance with some goa seasoning that turned out really well. Tracks like Skanda's Tail and Colonization really drive the point home. Witch Doctor has a thumping full-on bass line showing us what twilight psytrance could be. Dark and powerful before we knew what Timecode and Nexus Media was. Raspy Honks becomes a sonic tsunami that is one of my favorites. Even though I continue to hate that synth riff on Mezmorized the second half really picked it up. The effects really bring the cover art to life as if a swarm of insects are crawling over a thousand microphones. The final track is a "not so chill" ending that encapsulates the eerie feeling of this album. There's a couple of filler tracks, but the album itself is pretty solid. Mdk

This was also one of the first compilations that got me into goa trance. Think I got it for 5 bucks. Didn't know it then, but the tracks on here are all classics. The melody in the break of Camaro Kanitou is off the hook. Excuse me I just channeled my inner teenager. Wait, do they even say that anymore? Regardless, it's track after track of classic goa trance. Sure some of them are shortened, but sometimes you have to crack a few eggs to make an omelet. Hold up...I think you always have to do that. This is about value. All of us die hards already have these tracks on other albums and compilations so it's not really for us. But if you're a newbie that's just getting into this marvelous genre or introducing someone to the magic within then this is a wonderful starting point. Mdk

I guess I just needed to refresh my skin. It's up there now. Thank you, Mdk

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Just replied to a review of Goa Vibes Vol. 1. Discogs says it's from 1995, but it's in the 1996 section. Am I wrong? Am I right? Or am I just dreaming? Yes, I worked a tune from Erasure into my request for you to move the thread. You're welcome. Mdk

Artist: Various Title: Goa Vibes Vol. 1 Label: Trust In Trance Records Date: 1995 1. Let there be light - ASTRAL PROJECTION 2. Quadstep - VOODOO PEPOLE 3. Kundalini - SPECTRAL 4. S.E.T.I - PSYCHAOS 5. Born again - DOOF 6. Moonstone - SPECTRAL 7. Shambala - CYDONIA 8. Sound beams - PSYCHAOS 9. Hyperspaced - THE INFINTY PROJECT 10. Toxic caterpillar - TOTAL ECLIPSE Another review where I'm responding to Joske. Ah, he was so young then. Parents who attend multi day festivals, have kids who attend multi day festivals. Stop this problem before it starts. Invest in a good set of headphones and stay home. Paid for by Sony and to a much lesser but greater douchebag extent, Beats by Dr. Dre. Now where were we... "Do you believe in extra terrestrials?" Go on... Now this is classic goa trance right here my friends. Starting off with an absolute smash by some project named Astral Projection who will have quite a future if they stick with it. Quadstep- Paul (Mr. Jackson if you're nasty) is the mind behind Genetic, but I won't hold that against him. This one pulsates with wicked energy becoming crunchy and mysterious. Kundalini- "Drifting through the galaxy..." Ok I see where this is going. Shake your butt and layer town. Drifting through time and space with a detailed track this one is more than just a full-on smash. Deeper than that. I think Kundalini is Hindi for, "You better sit down, you're gonna be here for a while." S.E.T.I.- "Do you believe in the existence of extra terrestrials?" The ET theme continues with a bass line that seeks you out. Add the goa flares and this one has attitude. Multitudes of layers when this gets going and it is up front and in your personal space. Fantastic...they don't make 'em like dis no mo. Born Again by Doof is his crowning achievement with bubbling synths that boil over until oops!...you got it all over yourself. Growling and shrieking at the same time he better be careful or he might twist that knob clean off. Moonstone- Spectral again with something a little more on the tribal side. It's calmer than the previous tracks, but still maintains that spiritual vibe. Makes me think of the Heaven's Gate cult. "I go to the pisser for 5 minutes and your pricks leave without me? And you drank all the kool aid you f*cks!" Shambala- Their album Fear of a Red Planet is a classic for me and while not as chaotic this track has a dark tension. That chopped up melody gets me every time. Sound Beams- "Sound beams produce a sympathetic vibration." Just when your were starting to settle onto your cloud here comes Psychaos to tip you over. They are the Frontline Assembly of psytrance with a storming bass line and synths that are both sparkly and juicy. But that bass is the story. Get out the Doc Martins and fight conformity! I said Doc Martins. That's Doc McStuffins. My kid watches that. What happened to you? Hyperspaced- Another outer space standard that combines the talent of Doof, Graham Wood, and HOLY SH*T Raja Ram is over 70! Is he even alive? One second, we're getting breaking news that...yes, he has been sighted. Cue video! The effects make the track and while enjoyable it's not my favorite here. Toxic Caterpillar- What about this track makes a caterpillar toxic. I've always been a little dubious of this project as I felt it doesn't hold a place with the true masters of the genre, but it has it's charm. And every caterpillar turns into a butterfly. If it doesn't get eaten first that is. Compiled by the Astral guys, I liked this one better than the first Psychedelic Vibes compilation. It came right out of the gate on fire and showed consistent quality throughout. Get it if you can, but it might be harder to find than the A-Team. But if you need help getting psychedelic...and you can find them... Dude was so badass back in the day. Raja knows what I'm talkin' about. Mdk

Artist: Various Title: The King of Nothing Label: Neurotrance Records Date: April, 2011 01 - Fuzzonaut - Flashback (145 BPM) 02 - Oberon - Loosing Control (142 BPM) 03 - N.O.X.Y. - Quick Turn (145 BPM) 04 - Rigel - Voltage Controlled Freak (145 BPM) 05 - Le Guide - Mantrance (146 BPM) 06 - Deep South - Gaia Power (148 BPM) 07 - Erofex - The End (147 BPM) 08 - Wizack Twizack - Razors And Ice Cream (System Sequence Remix) (150 BPM) 09 - Organikka - Dreams (148 BPM) 10 - H1N1 - We Have All Power (147 BPM) 11 - Malice In Wonderland & Electrypnose - Los Viajeros (143 BPM) 12 - Clean Trip - Wrong Serenade (143 BPM) 13 - Oblivion vs Psoma - Psychopsomatics (145 BPM) 14 - Wizack Twizack - Pumpen (146 BPM) 15 - Hanuman - Darkness In My Room (147 BPM) 16 - Erofex & Oxezy - Power History (150 BPM) 17 - Box Of Evil - Against The Evil (152 BPM) 18 - Dark Fox - Better Stronger Faster (150 BPM) 19 - Paranoiac - Just A Tiny Taste (148 BPM) 20 - Plaxius - Indigo Patrol (183 BPM) Wow this is a big one. It's a lot to digest so I'll just try and throw some bullet points at you. This is a dark themed compilation that is free at Ektoplazm. Such a giver that guy. In the beginning while still dark it's more accessible night time full-on. As you get deeper into this it becomes more heavy. Darker. Ending with what can only be described as darkpsy composed while riding a speeding bullet. Flashback sounded crystal clear with great production and who the hell doesn't want more Mario Brothers? Loosing Control didn't, it was steady and monotonous. Quick Turn isn't very quick at almost 10 minutes and while I like it's gurgling style it needs more evolution. Voltage Controlled Freak is mediocre full-on. Mantrance is a really stupid name for this boring track. There is nothing "man" about it unless it's wearing a dirty wife beater while sleeping on the couch watching Beavis and Butthead amidst half empty pizza boxes. Gaia Power really descended into the moaning of a female. And not the good kind. The End doesn't get here fast enough. Filler. Razors & Ice Cream (System Sequence mix)- The original was great from his 2nd album Dead End and this is a worthy remix. Full of power and acid. Dreams- "I think it's become clear that our sinful ways have damaged the boundary between the living and the dead." If you're going do dream, do it big I say. Do you think he went Gameboy first? Amateur. This hits the twilight button with lots of lasers. You like lasers. We Have all the Power is more proper twilight psytrance with acid flying all over the place and bundles of high energy. One of the best here marred only by that painful buildup near the end. Los Viajeros leans a little on the minimal side, but it eventually wakes up and becomes quite psychedelic. Wrong Serenade- "Give her a little serenade, make her feel at home." You wanna make her feel at home ask her what's for dinner. Psychopsomatics- the people behind this one spent too much time trying to manually tune into a radio station. Meh. Pumpen by Mr. Swedish Nightmare Tommy Axelsson keeps it dark with lots of echoing sounds and effects. Good one. Darkness in my room is really dark. If hell had a soundtrack it might sound like this. Power History is comprised of rumbly basses and Artifakt like abrasive sounds. Liked the funky breakbeat. Against the Evil by Box of Evil...what do you think it's gonna sound like? Surprise! It wasn't as evil as I thought it would be. More twilight in style with too many stops and starts. There's still screaming samples in it if you like that sort of thing. Better Stronger Faster- "We have the technology..." Just because you can doesn't mean you should. Not bad darkpsy track at all. Just a Tiny Taste is a spooky and eerie darkpsy-esque track with some haunting strings. Just a small taste of what it would be like to get lost in an insane asylum after the inmates somehow got out. Indigo Patrol is an exercise in speed. This is what someone on cocaine must feel like after 5 espressos. With a rocket surgically placed in his rectum. Super fast with sounds coming at you from all sides. By the time it was over I needed a cool down. Interesting to listen to, but not my cup of tea. I didn't think this was so great. Of course darkpsy ain't exactly my thing. All the comments are overwhelmingly positive, so those posting seem to follow the "if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all" mantra. Aren't you lucky I don't subscribe to that point of view. Free at Ektoplazm Mdk

Yeah that one was my favorite. Mdk

Artist: Various Title: The Persistence of Memory Label: Blue Hour Sounds Date: October, 2012 1. Theory Of Big Bang - ONCE UPON A TIME PLAY 2. Post 100 (Ianuaria rmx) - HUX FLUX 3. Crystallised - GAIANA 4. Hypnotic Quality - GIDO AND AVARA 5. Jack The Tripper - AJJA VS FLOOTING GROOVES 6. Outbound - ANTISPIN 7. Hippy Hoop - MARK DAY 8. Motoremoto - PEYO 9. Movements - JARAMOGI AND NAIMA 10. Expecto Patronum - FLOOTING GROOVES When you say Blue Hour Sounds to me I think of two things. The multi-colored EP's and the exceptional Ianuaria Beware of the Fish album. This Italian label specializes in very detailed stuff with the psychedelic factor turned up to 11. So to see them with a new release I think it's fair to say that my expectations were pretty high. Mastered by Braincell (a guy who knows a thing or two about great psytrance) this album is one of storytelling, but without lots of twists and turns. Hypnotic and hallucinogenic, they supply pumping rhythms as the backbone and allow melodies to slither in amidst healthy effects and delay. For the most part it's pretty psychedelic, but I felt it could've benefited from a bit more detail as there were some thin stretches in the tracks. Sometimes it seemed as if it lacked power or wasn't very dynamic. When you set the bar high it's difficult to maintain that level of quality. That said, there are portions where this is extraordinarily deep and involving. Don't know how that last track made the cut though as it didn't fit with the theme of the album. So it's a good comp if not a little disappointing. Not great, but good. GoaStore Beatspace Psyshop Mdk

Artist: Various Title: Extreme Noise Terror Vol. 1 Label: Terror Lab Industries Date: March, 2010 1. Neurological Mechanism - NEUROSENSE 2. Hunter-Killer - BRAIN HUNTERS 3. Semtex Overkill - ZINX 4. Kick up the volume - DAMAGE 5. Extreme noise terror - TERROR MENTAL 6. Hypocracy - HIYARANT 7. I feel like dancing - IRONSTEIN 8. Believing in nothing - NEURAL RECTIFIER SYNDROME 9. Fat of the land - DAMAGE VS ORCA "I guess you gotta face the demons sometimes..." Some face them and some conquer them, That's what you get for stealin' my mac n cheese b*tch. I apologize for neglecting those who are fans of the over the top imagery and mosh pit psytrance that this label brings. Usually when I see an album cover like the ones that frequent this label my palm goes to my forehead and I wonder why these guys have never grown up. These are the same type of people who would put naked ladies on the cover to entice young men into buying this. But let's not judge a book by its cover. Sure their covers are way over the top and the music sometimes falls into the cliche traps that the twilight genre suffers from. But if you're in the mood for some heavy hitting psy that trucks in boatloads of acid from chemistry lab, then this is for you. While the stops and starts will annoy some, in certain situations they are combined with samples and done quite well. I don't really need the samples implying man rape, but you know, whatever you're into. Groove is plentiful here as are leads that scream for you to move. And it's good that there is a lot of that here, because this music isn't designed for those looking for melodic layers. You're not going to discover the meaning of life with this release, but the cover should've told you that. If that's you, then this isn't for you. It's for those who've had a hard week at work and want to blow off some steam and break sh*t. It gets insane and getting through a whole album of this style might prove difficult for some. Samey? Surely. But it's good, and some of the insanity that left a label such as Timecode has found a home right here. Psyshop Beatspace Goastore - best price Mdk