mars Posted March 7, 2000 Share Posted March 7, 2000 Luminus - Hypnotica Artist: Luminus Title: Hypnotica Label: HOM-Mega Date: 2000 Track listing: 01. 02'17" Intro Active 02. 08'05" Hypnotica 03. 08'55" Anything Can Happen 04. 08'09" Total Consciousness 05. 07'06" End Of Space 06. 07'53" Sub Sonic System 07. 07'44" Diablo 08. 07'38" The Test 09. 06'42" One Step To The Moon Review: Amir Dvir is back! your opinion about Luminus wont change here. Those who loved the first album will love this one, those who hated the first will hate the second. the name Hypnotica is quite representative of the tracks themselves: many nice twisted hypnotic energetic repetitive mental melodies with a fast beat (nksssbom nksssbom nksssbom....). The Hommega site, comparing with the jouney into your Dreams states: "minus the cheese"...well not exactly as there are remainings of the cheese, but this is a good work. My opinion is just that this album should have been worked on just a little more. Globally the tracks are good, two of them had already been released (4:Total Conciousness, 7:Diablo), my favourites are nr: 2 (Feat Passenger as it just sounds like Passenger..), 4, 5, 7, 8. This is a special album, not really psytrance, not really pzatzot, something different. The only problem is that you are fed up with listening to it after a few times, so only 6/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eyal Yankovich Posted March 12, 2000 Share Posted March 12, 2000 I have to say that compared to his first album, "Hypnotica" is by far a better, more mature album. Some of the tracks have "No Cheeze" at all and are being played world wide by some very serious DJ's. And the melodic tracks on the album are also considered quality anthems and not "Greek" ones. DJ Eyal Yankovich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freak51 Posted March 26, 2000 Share Posted March 26, 2000 I listened to this disc for the very first time to accompany my very first acid trip. So no matter what else, this record will hold a special place for me. As marsaud points out above, most tracks don't have any kind of staying power, and are a bit lightweight, but a few are standouts. Hypnotica, End of Space and The Test are 'real close' to being excellent. The cheesy 2 minutes after the sample in End of Space MUST GO AWAY, other wise a stellar effort. Hypnotica is nice and lightweight, like old 1995ish X-Dream. If he'd woven some of the synth lines from the beginning and middle of The Test through the latter part of the track it'd be in goosebump territory. Hmmmm - maybe I wouldn't bother buying this disc, but I bet his next one will be phenomenal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Children Posted May 26, 2000 Share Posted May 26, 2000 Good album ! Yes it's the same style than his first album, but with less cheesy sounds, in my opinion ... There are 2 very good Tracks here : Tracks 4&9 ! No Bad Tracks, if you don't pay attention to Track 1 (which is much too short, being an Introducing Track) ... 3 other good Tracks : Tracks 2,5,8 ! I personally advise you to buy this album with closed eyes if you like isreali style and if you don't own Track 4 (which is on Full On 3 for example) ... To conclude I have to say to Freak51 that Amir Dvir WON'T release a 3rd Luminus album, so don't keep your money for his next one ! He will release other stuff (probably still under HOM-Mega label), but the group name and the style will be different (that's written in the cover) ! Rating : 7/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AlexG Posted June 14, 2000 Share Posted June 14, 2000 good second album from luminus. his first one was the first full length goa cd i listened to (i heard some singles here and there before, but that was my first complete record): i loved it then, but now of course it sounds much too plain and cheesy. this one however is more mature, with better melodies and more interesting sounds. my favorites are 4 (wow! what a track), 5, 7, 8, 9 (except that "man on the moon" sample really should not be used any more by anybody! sorry, but the use of same samples by goa groups really pisses me off). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anoebis Posted July 4, 2000 Share Posted July 4, 2000 Véry good CD from Luminus!! Much more mature and less cheesy then his first album!! There are 2 complete stormers on this album, number 4 (total conciousness) is really gigantic and nr 5 is another killer!! Other good songs are 2,6,7,8&9!! But Alex1029 has right, that sample in nr 9 Must go out!! I really can't wait to hear more stuff of Amir Dvir...!!! Bom Shankar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
implant Posted July 17, 2000 Share Posted July 17, 2000 Good piece of plastic...i haven't heard first album...but i consider this one as a cheesy one...anyway...i have no problem with that....i like it...it's very listenable...7.5/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gofuckurself[at]asshole[dot]com Posted July 25, 2000 Share Posted July 25, 2000 the best cd in the whole trance scene! fucking A this rox! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mahadeva[at]poland[dot]com Posted September 6, 2000 Share Posted September 6, 2000 When i write my opinion i listen now this album ( first time ). Now is track 6, This album is great, Ok, i finished, i must listen last ( unbelivable ) tracks. Now i give 9/10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest edwin[at]3-nets[dot]com Posted January 4, 2001 Share Posted January 4, 2001 We think that this CD is one of the best trance creations we ever heard (specialy track 6). Terek Family www.3-nets.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatsu Posted April 22, 2001 Share Posted April 22, 2001 Haven't heard Luminus' first CD yet but this one is really great. Melodic Israeli trance, but not too cheesy with hard beats. One of my favourites and a must have if you are not into minimalism.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AMP - heirofset[at]yahoo[dot]com Posted April 26, 2001 Share Posted April 26, 2001 Good CD, with some cool musics, like Diablo. Still isnt a must, but it is good to have a diversity of trance music. 7/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Diepeveen Posted April 26, 2001 Share Posted April 26, 2001 Very Good cd indeed... Far the best of Luminus! Much less cheasy than the first album, Journey into Your Dream, wich wasen't that good! Best tracks: 2,4,5,8,9... So overall a very good release from Hom-Mega (with no shitty tracks ! - 8.5/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Quetzalgoatl Posted June 9, 2001 Share Posted June 9, 2001 I guess I like cheesy, cause I think his first album was better. Still this one is also very good. Typical Luminus style. Favourite tracks : 3,4,6,7,8 and 9 I think track number five sucks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ~~~SON~~~ Posted June 28, 2001 Share Posted June 28, 2001 LOVE IT!.... why cant i hear this at parties anymore.. yes i love it full on, but i love melodic goa also.. its so good for the soul.. i reccomend for all those psytrance lovers like me with hard beatz and plenty of psychedelic melodies.! :)trance rules the world, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Acidhive Posted July 28, 2001 Share Posted July 28, 2001 This is just some old school like, great sounding melodic Psytrance with great production skills. Most of the tracks contain samples from movies, as do most psytrance tracks from Israel. I can't really pick any favourites, though that great psychedelic ending from Total Consciousness does it for me everytime!! The rest of the tracks are great too, it's just a shame Amir Dvir decided to quit the Luminus project... I'd give this cd 8,5/10 and would recommend it to anyone looking for some great melodic solid psytrance. (rare these days) :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemmiwinks Posted October 3, 2001 Share Posted October 3, 2001 Total Conciousness is a real killer!!! It's one of my favorite track ever!!! But the other tracks on this album are just good, not great. Now, I usually only pop this CD into my Hi-Fi just for Total Conciousness, and don't even listen to the other tracks anymore. Too bad... 7/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Goa Spirit Posted October 15, 2001 Share Posted October 15, 2001 Luminus produces good morning music, in the great morning israeli style (Magnetrixx etc are good for a change in the mornings, but the israelis are a different class in this genre)... for me this one has good appeal since the 2 tracks i really like are filled with screaming melodies... Total Conciousness and End of Space are two very good tracks and built for the floor... all in all this one has been enjoyed to the full extent over the last year in goa,,,,, i wouldn't say it is mind blowing, but definitely a good release... 4,5 9/10... rest 6/10// peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest [Anonymous] Posted December 18, 2001 Share Posted December 18, 2001 wow... very nice album....lots of influences, sometimes goa, sometimes techno, some r fast and some gives the feel of slow...very nice for the top psychedelic dance, but not the full on kind, very nice to play with the pitch wile... must say that i feel it very lsdhead oriented. (more than others i mean) pantro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seraph Posted December 21, 2001 Share Posted December 21, 2001 This is not cheesy album, It's very good, melodic and right...there aren't bad tracks here...8.5/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest svanskota Posted February 6, 2002 Share Posted February 6, 2002 its better than "journey ...." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest niels_knigge[at]ofir[dot]dk Posted February 27, 2002 Share Posted February 27, 2002 I like it a lot! Best Tracks are 3,4,5,9 and I don't like 7 and 8 that much, but overall it's a very nice and light melodic album. Gets me in a very good mood. :-) Tak for cden, Andreas!!! 8/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seraph Posted July 10, 2002 Share Posted July 10, 2002 Best on album : HYPNOTICA ( great track, done with Guy Zukrel), ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE ( another great track done with Miko from California Sunshine ), TOTAL CONCIOUSNESS, DIABLO ( Great track ), ONE STEP TO THE MOON...8.5/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Davidtolsn Posted January 6, 2003 Share Posted January 6, 2003 love the melodies on this one, some of the best i've heard in goa music. unfortunately there's a high cheese factor also, especially on track 6 (that sample from alien resurrection.. wtf?) all other tracks are good despite some cheese, and some are excellent (2, 5, 7). this music doesn't have a lot of psychedelic sounds, but is really nice for chilling... 8/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trance2MoveU Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Artist: Luminus Title: Hypnotica Label: HOM-Mega Productions Date: January, 2000 1. Intro-Active 2. Hypnotica 3. Anything Can Happen 4. Total Consciousness 5. End of Space 6. Sub-Sonic System 7. Diablo 8. The Test 9. One Step To The Moon "A world...where anything is possible." Bow down to your new leader the annoying orange! Luminus is Amir Dvir otherwise known as Illumination. This is his 2nd album (never heard the others) and I will echo a lot of the sentiments from other reviewers. Ever eat a gluten free cracker? You're expecting a cracker-like taste and sadly find it's mostly composed of air? That's kind of what this is. It's very light and bouncy without the heavy hand that you sometimes find in goa trance. I loved the intro and Hypnotica had delicate and smooth touches similar to Blue Planet Corporation's dreamy trance style. Anything Can Happen had a stronger goa presence and Total Consciousness was a heavier track. End of Space...whew, end of story. That's where I hit the ejector seat. Little too bare boned and cheesy. Diablo is darker and comes in with a serious goa lick. Tasty. The Test didn't pass it and One Step To The Moon wasn't particularly impressive. Hardly essential and not a melodic goa machine, this still has its place. You can tell he used a lot of the same sounds in the tracks, but 17 years ago the technology was a lot more restrictive I suppose. Bouncy and trancey with not a lot of cheese, but none of these tracks will stay with you past lunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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