Basilisk Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 This isn't a review, since I'm not ready with that yet... more of a - stunned - reaction to the fabulous debut album from Torakka, and resulting thoughts. I had the group's debut EP from a long time ago which included Plastic Spliff Up Boogie and Blue Oxygen, but damn - what a journey the album itself turns out to be! Since there's a heap of old school fans here I think you've all got to give it some time to check out... my initial connection relates this to the work of Uni (a somewhat obscure Japanese act which all fans of Goa should certainly acquaint themselves with!). The style is not simply a replica of the old school sound, but rather - an extension and progression of it. Let me make this point clear however - this is not an "evolution" into sterilised grooves aimed at the dancefloor with a trickle of the old school feeling left, which is often what Goa fans are left with these days (excepting some obvious gems like Filteria!)... no, there are no cut corners, and it is clear the audience is universal. Why is it, after all, that psychedelic trance is aimed almost exclusively at the party listening context with dancefloor killers, when most of the listening goes on at home? Here we have a return to the all-round listening experience... and I for one have always had far more fun dancing to stuff that is, above all else, GOOD music in all contexts (not just on the dancefloor). Full review, coming much much later... it is clear this one needs to be processed for a while first. Thoughts, anyone? If you needed a push to check it out, consider this it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahf Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 argh, this one has been teetering on my wishlist for months, the sounds sound samples are pretty nice, but i can't tell if it will stand up to repeated listenings... please tell me, basilisk, if it's as much of a diamond as it could be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiph T. Elephant Posted January 7, 2005 Share Posted January 7, 2005 Why is it, after all, that psychedelic trance is aimed almost exclusively at the party listening context with dancefloor killers, when most of the listening goes on at home? Here we have a return to the all-round listening experience... and I for one have always had far more fun dancing to stuff that is, above all else, GOOD music in all contexts (not just on the dancefloor). 209506[/snapback] For me this stuff is actually better live than at home (and Torakka does a great live set). For home listening I tend to go with something a bit more rough and less polished. Good release nonetheless. The cd manages to sound both epic and groovy at the same time, which is a pretty interesting combination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visine Posted January 8, 2005 Share Posted January 8, 2005 where can I buy this? I don't think Saikosounds has it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halee Posted January 8, 2005 Share Posted January 8, 2005 where can I buy this? I don't think Saikosounds has it yet. 210027[/snapback] wanted to buy in australia also but not from interent any suggestions good music dens.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiph T. Elephant Posted January 8, 2005 Share Posted January 8, 2005 where can I buy this? I don't think Saikosounds has it yet. 210027[/snapback] At least psyshop and chaosunlimited have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alek Posted January 8, 2005 Share Posted January 8, 2005 http://www.saikosounds.com/english/display...ase.asp?id=4482 I can't wait to hear new stuff by the roach... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D3lirious Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Very good stuff. I really enjoy this altough I already knew what to expect after some very nice live sets last summer. Alround goa that atleast for me works anywhere and anytime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rain Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 very retro goatrance... a little bit slow but then again big dreamer and telling story... not to much waves like filteria does so you won't get a headache ... no real party killers on this release but a pleasure to listen at home feeling goatrance is still alive... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redeemer Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 I really like the rich sound and the style of this album. However it seems that both the album itself as the individual tracks kind of lose focus towards the end. They usually begin interesting, but after a break when you would expect them to build up to the end, nothing really happens and it just goes on for a while and then ends. Also tracks 1-5 are pretty interesting, but the rest a bit less. All in all, one of the better releases lately and a lot of good ideas. With more melodic layers and build ups towards the end could have been superb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceboogie Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 Tommi T Torakka rocks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basilisk Posted June 27, 2005 Author Share Posted June 27, 2005 No one ever reviewed this fantastic release, so I'm trying to do it some justice now... but damn, whats a great and unique piece of audio art! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basilisk Posted June 29, 2005 Author Share Posted June 29, 2005 FINALLY finished my review of it http://www.psynews.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=25646 Go throw your two cents in... I realized just how much I love this album after playing it like 20 times to get the words to come out! <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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