Jon Cocco

Hey, no not at all. I don't find Lost Eden and Raindust cheesy, although Raindust really does remind me of some of Moby's work with the female voices and piano tunes. I still like it but I can't stop thinking of Moby when I hear that strong melody and parts of that track. Then the last two minutes are exactly what I like, with tribal voices and that catchy maybe slightly dark melody. I'm hearing it right now while writing this paragraph and this is catchy!, although I think it would have sounded even better if that melody came in while the guys voices were still going a little bit longer toward the end! It just crossed my mind... Anyway, I simply said what I said because when I think of something more poppish, (in general) my mind associates to "pop," which isn't my type of music in general, but I like some pop and some music with poppish influence too. I think when many people including myself hear that a more trance influenced group is becoming more poppish or poppish-influenced, it usually drums up lots of speculation and worry, because poppish and trance, well, specifically melodic psytrance and pop just doesn't seem to go well together. But Asura was never limited to one or even just two sub-genra's, and you communicated that the style has changed again, and on top of that ... I haven't seen one remotely negative post on thread, so its nice to see so many people supporting and looking forward to this change, and I am too. The style on the second album was so different than the first, and I find the first more unique, (its the least mainstream-sounding release I think because of its lengthy tracks; their longer running time makes it easier to not break the mood when meditating and visualizing to the music) and I found the second pretty good with several of my favorite tracks from you yet ... I'm looking at the third album both open-minded and without high expectations. Also, I'm aware something more "poppish" sounding does not make it pop music. I'm glad that straight up pop is not what you're doing, because it then would probably be very difficult to not lose spirit and origin and shops like psytrance would probably not carry your stuff. Originally, when we last spoke maybe 6-10 months ago on these forums, I was a bit worried that your trance style would lose its art and soul, for substitution of easy lyrics and more mainstream aimed, general songs, but the point is to get your music out to the mainstream with keeping the soul intact; as long as you keep the spirit of Asura, which you've ensured us, and that the songs are catchy, (even if there are always some people who won't like it), that is what counts in the end: The meaning, intent, spirit. As I later learned (many months ago) that the entire style would be different and less trance like the first two albums, I understood why these changes in style may work well, simply because you're moving further away from the out-skirts of psytrance. In psytrance, the thought of a group sounding more poppish rarely works; it can get silly and cheesy, but your stuff was never really psytrance and I never found it cheesy or silly thankfully. Asura involves many types of trance and other genra influences, and certain tracks seem totally influenced by melodic psytrance and maybe they are, I don't know for sure. Regardless, the only people I think will be disappointed with this release, are those expecting exactly what you said the third album isn't ... a Code Eternity 2 or yet another Lost Eden. And speaking of voices ... when I think of Asura's style changing again, I think of something even more New Age influenced ... (which I think would be great for your group, because you already got it down with the chill, relax, melodies, floating/dreamy sounds) I really enjoy the voices, hums, and singing in solid newage artist groups: Amythestium, Bassic, and Enigma's earlier work. Code Eternity and Lost Eden I find good, cool, catchy, relaxing, melodic chill albums. I enjoy the trance influence and style. I just want to say for the record, when hearing tracks like Farenheit, I saw lots of potential for you guys to create even more massive melodic, vivid, imaginative, lifting, psychedelic songs; psytrance. Maybe that wish will come true one day or not. Either way, I realize your choice here was to do something different again in style and I'm just as curious to hear it, because I really liked the first two and I'm very open-minded to hearing all types of music and changes in style too. I'll be looking forward to giving you feedback on your new album, hopefully sometime in the next several months!

Hey Asura, please inform us when this is expected to be available. Hopefully it will be available to buy on psyshop as the other releases were and still are I think. I have both the other albums and I'm looking forward to getting this one too. Too bad its going onto more poppish terrain, but who knows... if its catchy, well done, and not too cheesy, I'm interested. I really hope its good, and I agree that tracks like Land of Freedom and Fahrenheit seemed cut off and faded out before the songs' originally intended endings. Looking forward to this one!

Yeah, this better be a CD or CD pack with ALL NEW SONGS! Impressive tracklist or not, I won't buy an album if its re-releases, shit I already own or have heard -- just to fill up a CD (s). And yes it is nice to put this toward the Tsunami disaster. I too just hope its not some cheap scam or whatever ... and the songs better not be or sound rushed. I really hope each artist really makes a good or great song. Whats the name of this album??? WHEN and WHERE will it be available??? Without that information known,

Hey Amithaba Buddha, I was checking out the Suntrip Records site and your profiles, like you, Jannis, etc, to get a more general idea about yo'all. Do you have an album out or coming out called Amithaba Buddha? I'd be really curious to hear some of your work if you release an album or have already released an album. I enjoyed Filteria's album lots and was curious about your status with albums, songs, etc... thanks

Yes, you're right! You knew I'd like this?! Thats awesome! I so hope he continues to make this music! And maybe one day he'll release Earth Crossing, or not! I hope someone gets in touch with him. I wonder what the cover looks like, heh... yea cool, and I agree with you that this album is a masterpiece!

I think a real psytrance party would have just about all the above. You can't really vote on just one as you need more than one I'd think. You obviously need the psytrance music, friendly people, loud sound system, (I'd think) the unique, exotic out-doors environment, maybe displays (thats a maybe if you're out doors I'd think) and of course freedom ... and I always thought that shrooms, hallucinogens, ecstasy, and weed are available at one. It seems that when people are high on weed, on a trip, or rolling on E, they're never violent, ever, and they're actually quite pleasent to be around. Regardless, its all about having a good time, the energy and experience, with or without drugs. I live in the US where we don't have REAL psytrance parties. I've been to many clubs and Psytrance/Goa is my favorite music, and I'd like to go to one when I go to Europe. I'd like to go to one that takes place in a beautiful or cool, outdoor environment (Dark Forest; Beach, Corn Fields, on top of a mountain, Castle, Quary, etc...) as OPPOSED to a psytrance party indoors, or "psytrance night" in some club with walls, floors, a DJ or two, etc... is there that much of a difference? The outdoor ones seem to have more freedom. they sound more intriging to me. Since clubs are usually restricted to drugs (unless you come high or simply sneak them in) ... How do you know where to go, in order to go to the really special, wild, outdoors in beautiful environments ones? Is it by word-of-mouth like with certain underground clubs? Is there another way? I've always found interest in going to some cool out doors psytrance party in a super-cool environment with NO restrictions, to have fun and experience something different, and the opportunity and freedom to see and do whatever sounds nice, as long as you only add to the positive vibes and energy. Where, how does one find these unique psytrance party places?. Is it actually that easy to know where to go to for a real psytrance party? Is it like an actual rave where its all word-of-mouth?, or is it more open and accessible to just about any person into psytrance?

I second that.

Oh.. reading your review again... I noticed something, and I had originally thought that it was the labels fault that this got no release, because old school goa albums usually don't sell that that many copies anymore. So its the actual artist then?! Huh... he should release this if its in his power, why wouldn't he not have power? I mean, who cares if this sells 50 copies or 50,000? The point is that he released his work and got it out there. Is it really about the music or the money? In the end, does either really matter? All that matters is how he is remembered, which is priceless! The album is done. Its great! Truly great I agree with you! I wish he'd read this forum and see the light with this one. Its like wake up Dan!, you have fans that care about you and are aware enough to see that you are very talented. Don't let lack of sales turn you off to getting this thing out there! Lots of work and energy went into making this album! Its not to late to get it out there! Its that great!

Yes. I agree. Is this possible? Suntrip? If they can do it with Sky Input why not give it a try? It will appear on psyshop, saiko sounds, etc. I finally heard the third Chi-A.D. album and all I can say is wow. This is the BEST Chi-A.D. album to date. This album is excellent. Some of the greatest and most beautiful, catchy bands of emotional and/or strong goatrance work and melodies I've heard in a very long time. 3.) This album is a Gem! It is if you listen to it in the right environment with the right quality. Its beautiful, track 6 is the only one thats not really or great on the album in my opinion. The last track is AWESOME! All other tracks are very good or great! I give this a B+ at the least! It deserves such respect and to be released. Its beautiful and a tragedy that the labels wouldn't release it, another label SHOULD RELEASE THIS. The sound of Chi-A.D. has rarely been this strong! It's like trapping a beautiful in a bottle not releasing this. Maybe the artist has given up. Maybe. Life goes on. This album DESERVES so much attention and respect. I agree with Seraph that this may be the last goa album never released. This is the beautiful GOA music that I miss the most. The melodies have such characater and feeling. I fear because of what happened with this not getting a release, this may be the last Chi-A.D. album we ever hear. I am both very and thankful to have finally heard it. This is the type of album I care to buy and own. This album is very special ... no further words.

Yeah, what happened is that the page I couldn't browse it using my Mac cpu. But its cool because I finally heard it else where. Nice song too. Short and simple, but plesent. I'm sure its more effective when used in the game. Okay, thanks. I was wondering about that. Yes, the trailer or preview then looked GREAT!, and I wished I got into Final Fantasy 7 back in 1997 I believe, (when it came out) as I hear its the best part from virtually everyone who is into the Final Fantasy games. I have never played it! I was never really into RPG's unfortunately, the menu fighting system I always found too tedious, where as I really liked games like... Zelda - Orcarina of Time - (This is a classic and the highest rated game ever made according to official sources Gamerankings.com, IGN, Gamespot! MGS 1 & 2 (Sons of Liberty) Devil May Cry: (The first DMC) The sequel to DMC, called DMC 2 was crap! DMC 3 seems to be more like the first, comes out in two months! Silent Hill 2 - The darkest, most twisted and disturbing game ever! GoldenEye - (hehe, just had to throw that one in there) ...I always prefered these games because you have full in-game fighting/movement control of your 3rd person, without the 3rd person pauses with the option menu popping up; the battle system which define RPG's from 3rd person action / adventures. Of course, so many people love RPG's, but so many others find them too boring, tedious, or in my case ... one who prefers the choice to just walk up to the boss or enemy and smash, fight, or move around it at any given time, with no pauses if he attacks, like in an RPG ... where I wait to attack, then I attack ... then you attack, repeat, etc... Its just preference I suppose, but I could see how many people enjoy this unique role-playing system because of the thoughts, characters, and strategies used in defeating certain creatures and playing through such grandious stories and epic gameplay. Anyway, Final Fantasy 7 always intrigued me back then and still does some. I wonder why they (Square) don't make a sequel PS2 game to the classic FF-7, and then base the new upcoming film on that? in stead of making the sequel isolated as a film only when there's obviously more to the story, ya know? Because the developers made a sequel on the PS2 to Final Fantasy 10 and called it FFX 10-2. Since when do they ever make sequels to the Final Fantasy games, as each Final Fantasy is a completely different Fantasy. Also, I heard that the new ones are so pretty, but still can't beat the greatness of FF 7. Anyway, thanks for the clarifications and answers!

Okay, yes. Thats what I hoped. Playstation One is basically the same thing as PSX. Do you know if Advent Children is the title of Final Fantasy VII on the original Playstation? I found something on limewire that said FF VII Advent Children and it was like a movie clip or a cut scene of some guy fighting with a giant sword. I'm aware of the big sword from the main character, but is this a clip from the actual PS Final Fantasy 7 game or something else? Also, tried to download that song but it seems to only be compatible with Microsoft Windows, what about for Mac users? There are several copies of "Can You Hear The Cry Of The Planet" on limewire but its taking forever for some reason. Few users, that sort of thing. I look forward to hearing it!

Is the Final Fantasy VII you're talking about the one on playstation One??? or a movie based on FF VII??

XENOMORPH - QLIPPOTH (2003) 1. Sepulchre 2. Haunted 3. Tzelmavet 4. The Pit and the Pendulum 5. Gehinom 6. Shaari Avadon 7. Tree of Death 8. Antimatter 9. Qlippoth Xenmorph's Qlippoth is the sequel to Mark Petrick's debut album Cassandra's Nightmare, and sole for those interested in exploring authentic, high quality DARK/EVIL Psytrance with Goa influence. Cassandra's Nightmare is regarded as one of, if not (arguably) the best dark [horror dark] Psy/Goa-Trance album of its time. Haunting, disturbing, satantic influenced and yet electrically catchy with some of the best sound/melody, atmospheric and compositional work I've ever heard in a dark psy/goa album. Not every song is stellar IMO, though the general song is great, unpredictable (at times) and deranged was F&#K!!! This album defines or re-defines what EVIL DARK PSY/GOA TRANCE is. Qlippoth is more mature than Cassandra's Nightmare that's grown on me since my initial criticism. This artist's work is darkly imaginative, ambitious, powerful, and visionary. Also, those into evil, dark... check out the psytrance comp: There Is No Tomorrow.

Water.

Jannis, I've finished listening to your debut album for now and I've posted an extended, detailed review in the Reviews Section. You may have read through it already, as its been posted since Monday, however I've been updating, revising, trimming, and altering it ever since, and I believe that I may have finished it tonight. I usually don't ever write music reviews this long but communicating with you inspired me to write more because I'm under the impression that you'd read it. I felt more sense of purpose writing it, if that makes sense. I enjoyed listening to your album very much. If I could through out some suggestions or wishes, they'd be that I would be interested if you felt like creating some darker stuff, while also maintaining lots of layers, and I'm just entertaining the idea of creating more atmospheric parts in certain songs, creating more visual moments to compliment the already visual induced and crazy, intricate, fun, climactic psytrance/goa you do. There are several other general things/thoughts I'd like to ask and express, but right now I'm exausted. I've made sure to add enough words in my review, which doesn't include me going over each and every track individually, as I would need to hear the album again for the already strong impression to better develop individually according to each colorful and distinct track. Anyway, thats all for now! All current else is in my review! Peace and good health! -Jc

FILTERIA - SKY INPUT SUNTRIP RECORDS 2004 Track list: 1. OPERATION PULSE - A 2. STARS - A- 3. NAVIGATE - B+ 4. THE SNUGGLING SNAIL - B 5. DOMESTIC MODULATOR - A 6. ULTIMATOR - A- 7. GALACTIC RAYS - A- 8. SKY INPUT - A- Each track on Sky Input is like its own world. With this many build-ups, climaxes, and explosions of melodies, Filteria has pushed climactic music to the next level. This album has tracks great to hear at a trance party. Listening straight through the album may be too much for some (but that's preferential). This can be a good thing when just any track may cure your adrenaline fix, at least with music. SKY INPUT VS I.F.O. If the words, "PLEIADIANS" were on this album in place of "Filteria," I would have thought Sky Input was their third album. The artist admires I.F.O's style. The production here is better, more crisp. None of us can forget how unique and distinct I.F.O. was for its time and still is today. Overall, I was more impressed with I.F.O., because I.F.O. was the first time I had ever heard this super psychedelic, melody-braiding, orgy of intricate sounds and layers style. That is not to say that Sky Input isn't impressive. Sky Input is the most impressive Goa album I have heard in over half a decade! GRIPES & WEAKNESSES / FEEDBACK & IDEAS Either you will like this style or you will not. Either it will be too much for you or not. It's that simple. For what this is, its hard to find negative things to say, but here are some thoughts that can be considered not positive I suppose. A.) - Because I.F.O. came first, Sky Input isn't groundbreaking; it doesn't revolutionize. Alright, that was a low blow. B.) - Each track has so many layers of melodies (in general I like many layers in Goatrance)- that sometimes its nice to have one strong, leading melody to stand out and carry the rest of melodies. Sometimes its nice to hear one catchy, dominating melody as opposed to many melodies all piled up on top of one another. I realize Pleiadians had many layers, and like Pleiadians, Filteria has created some very catchy synths and/or leads that carry parts of the songs. But sometimes its difficult to fully realize them. An example would be at the end of Galactic Rays where a really cool tune is almost drowned out by the other sounds. The point is to be over-the-top while creating strong impact and delivery. The idea is that you can have chorus like melody(s) that many people will enjoy and make such melodies more focused and distinguishable. I really enjoy this style. I think creating several songs in the future with a more focused leading melody (while also having lots of layers around it) is a good thing to explore, especially from an artist who knows this elaborate approach to music. Songs like Trashish by Transwave and Kabalah by Astral Projection are just two examples where one great, catchy melody was so strong, it dominated the solid song, and without sounding tiresome or repetitive. Alas, those weren't the Pleiadian style. Nonetheless, those tunes were unforgettable to many people, easily accessible to many minds, and playable at any time verbatom in the head. * I'd also be interested to hear Filteria pull off something darker, with an intriguing/eerie intro, chilling, icy atmopshere, etc.. just think about it. I also challange the idea of an ambient-influenced Goatrance (downtempo) track, a chill track that ends the album, one that's melodic, catchy, floating, and maybe even emotional sounding, and those are just some ideas that I think sound interesting. In conclusion, Sky Input is the best Goa/Psy Trance album of 2004. Part of me feels that Sky Input is on another level compared to most Goa/Psy today. The artist takes an existing, complex, and sadly abandoned style and revives it. This album is like a roller coaster from start to finish. It goes so far over-the-top, I swear we're not in Kanses anymore. The album's sheer energy may be unparalleled at times. This is one of my favorite albums of all time. Every song is well done. Several definitely have more memorable melodies and elements than others (Snuggling Snail I like the least). Do I wish Pleiadians had followed up this style? Sure, back then, yes. They didn't however and someone else did in 2004. I think it's interesting to see someone follow-up such an innovative style. I imagine racing through outer-space and other worlds while listening to this album, similar to Pleiadian's I.F.O. and Astral Projection's Dancing Galaxy. I'm curious and interested as to if Filteria could incorporate more atmospheric parts to give the track not only a more outer-worldy feel, but more of an identity! This can be accomplished without harming or taking away from the concept of epic tracks, style, and overall experience. With exception to the similar style and some similar sounds used on multiple songs here, every track is inventive, imaginative, extremely melodic, intricate, good, great, excellent; only one I thought was fairly good (Snuggling Snail - the melody work grows tired on me). If you love I.F.O. you'll probably love, if not like this. Sky Input is loaded with killer songs. Thank you for this wonderful release. As was the case with I.F.O., it is rare that a debut album is this strong and exciting! ALBUM COVER - The cover's artwork is very catchy, creative in design, and attention grabbing. I like the cover very much and hopefully the next cover can be just as imaginative and psychedelic! This is a great album! I'm looking forward to hearing and buying more from this artist again in the future. HIGHLIGHTS: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8. A-

My top best albums of 2004: Filteria - Sky Imput ... A- Talpa - Art of Being Non ... B+ / A- Four Carry Nuts - Mechanical Age ... B+ Ypsilon5 - Binary Sky ... B+ Space Monkey - Psychotic Episode ... B Electric Universe - Cosmic Experience ... B

Oh no ... I had to do it. I had to get this album for myself just to listen to it. Here are my current impressions. For starters, other than the fact that this album hasn't gone over nicely with MOST fans, (if you haven't noticed) the first track is okay and the second track is very repetitive and just boring. There is maybe 1-3 tracks that I can actually say are decent, and one thats pretty good, while many are filler or just plain lacking in something and highly forgettable. The song Long way Home is the pretty good song on the album. It has some very catchy melodies and sounds, its uplifting, upbeat, and not cheesy at all in my opinion. I feel this is the only good track on the album. Magic is also decent and has some catchy melodies. Now, darker, or rather less light tracks are Alien Cream and one other track I can't think of right now, but their not that dark at all. And on a side note, why not just call it Alien Scream, thats sounds so much better than calling it "Alien Cream?. That just sounds strange to me. Anyway, there are several decent tracks, but COMPARED TO THEIR LAST TWO RECORDS... What the FUCK?!?! Sunspot and Cumbustion were great! If Dark Soho is going to be light, they should change their name. As far as lighter sounding tracks go, almost all of these aren't even decent for what they are. I can think of one memorable track (Long Way Home) but thats it. And when I think of all the filler on this album in order to get to the one or two better tracks, I figure, why even bother taking the disc out and playing it. I'd rather listen to something where the good and great tracks far oudue the bad or so-so, forgettable ones. Why aren't there more good, melodic catchy songs like Long Way Home? Whats with all the repetitive, uninspired? Many of the tracks on this album seem to lack color, character, enthusiasm, -- they're plain and boring! They need more charisma, melodies, elements that surprise you and / or sound more catchy!!! With trying to not be too harsh and not biased, but I am a bit biased because I expect much more from them due to their last two albums ... this album isn't as bad as some people have made it out to sound, and it has several nice songs, one thats actually pretty good and quite catchy, but *DAMN* -- its a huge fucking disappointment! Last words to Dark Soho: Guys, get back to you dark, gothic style fast! Or change your name to something that compensates the light direction or if your going to make lighter stuff make it great, not just 1-3 decent tracks!!!, or stop making music! Jesus, this release album is not good. You can do and have done so much better its hard to imagine that this is coming from the same artists who did Sunspot and Cumbostion! And I wasn't expecting it to be dark, I new the direction currently changed. Even for lighter songs, most of these are so boring and just general souding! They lack substance, imagination, melodies, something my God, to raise them up and make people jump around and cheery and enjoy them! It would have been nice if at least several more tracks on this album were up to par with Long Way Home, that would have at least made this album work better in the style you're doing, the lighter style. Its too bad this album didn't go through a face-life before it came out. Listen to your fans who buy and support your music! And why change a perfect thing! Is the point of this release to fade from the psy-scene?, cause thats the impression you're giving to many fans! The impression that you don't care or make good music anymore, even if you think its good! This is how thousands of people aware of Dark Soho are reacting! Hopefully your next album, if their actually is a next album, will make up for this one. I suggest getting back anyone who left the group who was talented with the darker stuff, and quickly getting started on something worthy of the title Dark Soho. Or just don't make music anymore, or just make music that most of your fans won't like and thus not be fans anymore. Thats what I think after spending 15 fucking dollars because I've always supported you guys. You're very talented and it sucks to see such a disappointment come from you guys. C or C- out of A

OMG I've wanted to hear this album for years! I actually remember posting a thread asking "What the hell happened to Chi-A.D's Earth Crossing," back in 2003 in the general forums. I wish Chi-A.D. would sfind a different distributer, one willing to market his music, this album, since their has to be at least hundreds, thousands of people who like his stuff enough to buy it. The point is to get it out there regardless if you make a decent or good amount of money or not. This album deserves to be bought. There is still "oldschool' GOA being created, produced, marketed, and distributed (Binary Sky anyone?) Right? I never quite understood why they'd just leave "Earth Crosing" on some shelf to collect dust when they could MAYBE SELL it independently over their own site and through top psytrance shops on line. Ch-ad is one of the greatest goatrance artists of all time!, I own his two released, main albums. Some of his tracks are just so deep, powerful, melodic, dreamy, awesome!!! Exit Eternity was one of the first epic-goa sounding tracks that totally blew me away when I first heard it! Those melodies are so catchy and beautiful! And I want this album so much! I'd so order this album this second if it was available!

What a surprise! This album is good, real good! I'm glad I bought it. After listening to the whole album, I strongly feel that this is the best, most delightful, well done chill album of 2004! No really, can you think of that many other albums better than this that year? I can't think of one and I haven't heard all of them. Regardless, this is high up there. This is such a good/great, melodic, relaxing, uplifting, catchy album! Its very different and listening to the samples makes sense since this is such a distinct album. The style and genra seems to lean more towards "newage / trip-hop" and something else. Its not psytrance at all so don't expect psy or goa, or you'll be disappointed. I really feel that just about every track is good or great. It really all comes down to mood of course, and this put me in a more positive mood. The only not positive thing I can say about this album is: 1.) The last track is very short and could have been better. 2.) The album length is about 56 minutes, but regardless ... every track is well done. There are no bad tracks! Thats it! Thats the most negative thing I'm very critical. This is a very good album, which will, like anything, not appeal to everyone. This music isn't psytrance, no.. it fits more into the newage, world, trance/chill genra's. Its very uplifting, not cheesy at all ... Many tracks are just so fun and bubbley, beautiful and catchy, and I enjoy the lyrics and voices very much, it blends together like Enya or Enigma has done in that it only accentuates the track with its attractive voices, vocals (when there are vocals) and thoughtful lyrics. Maybe this album fits more into the genra of some of Sphongles stuff, but its so different, and it sounds nothing like Sphongle at all. I feel that a lot of positive energy and feeling went into making this album. It sounds very positive and friendly, and its just really cool sounding and nice to listen to. Really, I think of lots of cool stuff while listening to this album! The lyrics meaningful, catchy, and not overdone. The album has direction, its very floating and has some beautiful sounds, melodies, voices, and rhythm. If your into Asura, Enigma, Bassic, or triphop, newage, emotional trance (in general) you've gotta listen to this album!

Dado!, Hey, thats great man! Thanks for the positive, kind words! I very much look forward to this album! And I don't mind if it comes out in 2005 or 2006, or 2007! None of that matters because at least you've began it! The possibilities are endless! And there is NO rush. How ever long it takes, take your time to make it the way you feel it should be made! I recently realized how greatful we should be that Transwave is making another release after all these years! While most artists just ... get soft, stop producing, die (Cosma) or split up, (like Pleiadians unfortunately has done I hear), this is something rare. It seems to that artists are usually done with a group after 5-10 years pass without a release. And just the thought that Transwave is making a new album is something thats so cool! I don't think it has "kicked in" yet for some fans, I mean, the ACTUALITY that this is really happening!, and how exciting and great it may be! I'm so looking forward to hearing those melodies, aaahahahaha! Yes!!!, Good luck! PS: I sent you a private message via this site weeks ago. Just wondering if you have any ideas where I might be able to get a copy of your first Transwave album. I realize this album isn't in print anymore, (Thats the conclusion I've come to) so I'm not expecting to ever get a copy. Thats made it impossible for me to locate it. Please post here or send me a private message through the options on this site if you have any ideas or thoughts if you think of anything. thanks, Jc Happy Holidays!

I agree with Seraph. I was just surprised that he didn't list Possessed. Although I really liked the first several tracks on Martins new album, it seemed to fall apart somewhere in the middle and the most weak tracks are in the end. It was by far not a bad album, but I was a bit disappointed, considering this is from such an artist capable of such better songs as listed above. MWNN has made some of the best, most catchy and melodic goatrance I've heard to date. Several of his best tracks on his newer album are: Axis Flip - This and the next track are both very good, if not great! I wish there were more songs at this high energy level, and with more melodies!!! Space Juice - More tracks like this one and the first song please! My favorite track is Axis Flip! Thats a great song and my personal favorite on Interstate Highway, although sometimes I think Space Juice is pretty close! I'm surprised it took so long for him to release a third album. I realize he's done LOTS of remixes over the years, but geez!, Its been 6 years since his last release! Please, if you have good or great material, please release an album in the next 2-3 years, not in another 5-7. Were all going to be grand daddy's or dead by the time he releases another album at this rate!, and I say that because I enjoy listening to his work. I hope if he releases another album in several years, every track is great or incredible!, tracks that are more like the quality of his best tracks on all three of his albums combined, or better!, New tracks that are ALL great, with no remotely close to being called "fillers" or even decent ones! And it would be golden if he brought back more of those catchy, magical melodies that seem to exist less in this third album.

Oh... Ummm.. yeah... I take it thats probably not a good thing for the majority of long-time fans. I mean, what are they going to produce next? A fucking duet with Britney Spears?!

1. Classical Mushroom - Its one of the best psytrance albums ever made and most of you agree! No further words! 2. BP Empire - This album rocks! For some reason this is or was their most liked and disliked album. That is until "IM the Commercial," *oops* I mean "IM Superviser," came out, which seems to be the most disliked! I think most debates with BP Empire exist because many of us are or were comparing it to Classical Mushroom!, which is very hard to top! Regardless, I strongly feel that BP is so well done, and its not better than Classical Mushroom in my opinion, but both albums are so different and wild! There are some wicked, great and good songs on BP Empire! The darker parts are such a nice, catchy touch too! I wish they made more "darker" stuff more occasionally like they did on The Gathering and BP Empire. 3. Converting Vegetarians - The Other Side - I really admire their experimental side. There are at least several great and/or good songs on both sides, but their experimental side really stands out over the trance side! If there is one track with singing or voices that I so liked, its track 1 on "The Other Side" of this album ... not track 1 nor track whatever on Cities of the Future a.k.a. "IM the Supervisor." I prefer less vocals, only do it if its most catchy and impressive, otherwise it hurts the songs appeal. Ex: track 1 on IM Supervisor. In my opinion, those voices are so annoying and ruin an otherwise kickass song! 4. The Gathering - It seems to have so much acidy sounds, layers, and stuff. I never really "got" this first one, (other than track 1 and Virtual Voyage, which are thought were both great) but I'll have to hear this album again, because I haven't heard it in years! I remember it being much better than their most recent stuff, to say the least. 5. Converting Vegetarians - The Trance Side - Many people seem to not care for this side, but its not bad at all. However, I can see if some of you find it forgettable because overall, its not close to their best work. Some really good and some really so-so and forgettable ones make up the mix on The Trance Side. At least this album comes with another two disc's in the same box, and "The Other Side" CD is overall much more unique, original, and imaginative! 6. IM the Supervisor - Okay well, for starters, cool cover! This still some really good and/or great songs! Unfortunately, the style has not changed for the better, according to most people, and there are disappointing tracks on this album than any album before it. This whole "trying to appeal to the mainstream" is getting stilly because don't many of us make up the mainstream? IM's more general sounding album really distracts from the insane creativity that has made their other albums, or parts of them - so unique, loved, and magical. Am I right? IM may be sounding more appealing to the general newbie or mainstream electronic fans audience, but they're losing respect fast from their long-time fans, at least thats the conclusion I come to when I read about them in forum posts from all over the world, especially here! There is no problem with the mainstream catching on to Classical Mushroom style, or even psytrance for that matter ... you can dance to most of it, and you don't always need lyrics and vocals on almost every other track to try to be more appealing! I liked their earlier stuff when everything seemed to come right from their hearts, without any label or creative influence with what they'd release. If I'm inaccurate, someone say something, but thats the impression I get when I listen to Classical Mushroom or BP Empire, and then stick in IM the Supervisor... what the fuck?!?! Some last words: Will Infected Mushroom PLEASE stop the more general, less risky-crazy-imaginative "IM the Supervisor" style and sound?, and make a real follow-up thats even more ambitious, far out, crazy, intricate and melodic... to Classical Mushroom!, their most favorite album to date, according to the majority of their fans and listeners! Whats next?, every track is going to have singing until its not even psytrance anymore? It seems like they're gradually moving away from the awesome sounds and into a more formulatic, simple style with vocals. There is a reason for the way "IM the Supervisor" sounds, and why so many people seem to not care for it when its supposed to be IM's most "tested" (to make sure people like it) album ... some of you know exactly what I'm talking about.

Thanks Filteria for the thoughts and answers. I really enjoyed reading them! I too found I.F.O. much better than FOL, and I wonder why other tracks on the FOL album were not in that similar insane style; why they were not brilliant and/or as detailed and intricate as Headspin. FOL has really grown on me after 3-4 years, and I still strongly feel that I.F.O. is unquestionably better. I found I.F.O., both style and music ... style super innovative, and I found their first 6 songs so INTRICATE, DETAILED, WILD, impressive, melodic, imaginative, catchy... and phenomenally well done for its time and still is. I look forward to hearing you're album soon, over the holidays! Take care and thank you!, -JC