Basilisk Posted December 3, 2000 Share Posted December 3, 2000 It's a classic of the Scandosound but I never got into it. I hope to one day however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Goa Spirit Posted December 4, 2000 Share Posted December 4, 2000 Noma - Navigator Artist: Noma Title: Navigator Label: Spiral Trax Date: 2000 Track listing: 01. 08'31" Broetekoelserud 02. 08'43" Trouble 03. 09'32" No More 04. 09'00" Navigator 05. 09'08" Dooda 06. 09'28" Why? 07. 09'02" Boese 08. 09'06" Add X Review: First album from quite a popular name in psy trance.. this release comes from scandinavia.. on dj anti's spiral trax label. Noma have been a popular group in recent times and their tracks appear on a lot of big name dj sets (and compilations).. if you like noma, then you will really like this album.. this album is typical noma, minimalistic kind of trance but still intelligent goa.. tracks that really got me going were 1,2,3,5 and 8.. in addition i fell that there are no bad tracks on this album.. i really liked track 3.. fast and good for the dancefloor.. a good release overall and i would rate this a 7.5/10.. but like i said earlier if you don't like the minimalistic style then don't buy it.. don't expect it to be very melodious.. in my case it is perfect dance floor music.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cnt97 Posted December 5, 2000 Share Posted December 5, 2000 I'm into minimalistic stuff but this is a little TOO boring... Not that the tracks are BAD.. but an whole album with same type of soundpicture and sounds.... I love some of the tracks made by Noma (Gothenburg)... but do not listen to the whole cd at once.. The production is very good though... if it wasnt for that i would give this cd a 4/10... but 6/10 for the nice sound... not original enough to reach my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest [Anonymous] Posted December 7, 2000 Share Posted December 7, 2000 I am a huge Noma fan, and im disppointed and very pleased at the same time about this release. Im pleased, because every track is very good, well produced, yes it is minimal, and every tack in itself is definitely not boring. But I was expecting Noma to try something new stylewise, like most artists do on Albums, like a chillout track and slower tracks or just try something different on one track. I really loved Noma's soon on the Vibration 2, and i was expecting tracks like that. Un fortunately Noma has stuck to his well-known formula which works well and he has perfected it, but like cnt97 said, its always the same soundpictures and sounds. Every two of these tracks released as an EP would have made a bomb-ass EP, but 8 of these tracks don't make a bomb-ass album. So, every DJ should get get it, and every listener too, just don't listen to the whole thing at once. Still 8/10 for the production. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dorus Posted December 8, 2000 Share Posted December 8, 2000 Amazing from the begining to the end =) percussive - moogy - scando - trance well produced and tight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ktaadn Posted January 7, 2001 Share Posted January 7, 2001 "One man's trash is another man's treasure." As manic as the reviews on this record are, there's clearly some truth to the old phrase. From my end, this record gushes with quality -- inventive arrangements, ultra-hypnotic songs and incredibly slick production. Opinions vary on the Scando-sound (PLEASE don't call it minimalist; there's so much happening). I've given up on trying to convince naysayers of the merits of the progressive style. Either it gets you there or it doesn't -- and Noma gets me there via express! Attention to detail are a needed quality to appreciate this album. If you're looking for obvious stompers with punishing squelches, you'll find Growling Mad Scientists filed under "G." If you're after music for both the brain and body, this is a must. 8.5/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest yoyogi.com Posted January 10, 2001 Share Posted January 10, 2001 One of my favorite trance album! His style is just right for me. What are the other trance artist who have the same style as NOMA? I wanna dig into this area. Kansha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeto Posted January 18, 2001 Share Posted January 18, 2001 This album has to be one the best in this year in the minimal style. For people who like that sound they wont be disapointed. This has some great transitions ino something crazy. Specially track 2 8/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeto Posted January 18, 2001 Share Posted January 18, 2001 to Ktaadn : If it isnt minimalistic.. will you call it progressive ? at times it could get there.. but for the most part some of it is quite minimal. Maybe I should hear it again.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ktaadn Posted January 18, 2001 Share Posted January 18, 2001 Jeto -- why bother calling it anything? It's music, it's Noma's unique style, and in my opinion it's brilliant. No need to name it, just listen to it! Our scene's obsession with categorization is a shame. Each record should be judged on its own merits, not on its sub-genre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Isra-Alien Posted January 19, 2001 Share Posted January 19, 2001 I like minimalism but this one is a big yawn! Each track is identifying exactly to the other. Listening to the whole album is impossible, unless you?ve insomnia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bagakid Posted January 20, 2001 Share Posted January 20, 2001 damn i love noma!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeto Posted January 20, 2001 Share Posted January 20, 2001 Ktaadn - definatly it's some great music.. and thats what matters. Some amazing transitions. Hope to hear some more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest f r e d Posted January 21, 2001 Share Posted January 21, 2001 Let me start by saying, to all you people who think this album sucks, get some music taste, god dammit. This album from Swedish Noma is like a gift from god, excellent, fast, hard, perfect. B U Y this album NOW! 11/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest soma_life[at]goatrance[dot]net Posted January 24, 2001 Share Posted January 24, 2001 JESUS!!!!This was great!!The best album i heard!!!!ITS SO FUCKING PERFECT!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEoMaNTiK Posted January 25, 2001 Share Posted January 25, 2001 NOMA are bloody awesome and this release is by far one of the best CD's I own - Love it from start to finish... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Epic Automata Posted January 25, 2001 Share Posted January 25, 2001 Wow. Bi-polar reviews for this one - convices me even more that Goa and Psychedelic are officially parting ways. My opinion: One of the best albums of 2000. Each song, despite their "minimalistic" qualities, are fully realized and each have their own personality and nature. The progressions are intense, the ideas are super-intelligent and well-developed, the rhythmic stylings are ultra-mature, complex and hard-hitting, the sampling is subtle and interesting, and the melodies are concise and targeted. Not Goa. Astral Projectors, run away. Future Buddhas step up for a closer look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AlexG Posted January 28, 2001 Share Posted January 28, 2001 each track is very good, but the album is quite boring as a whole. needs some variety between tracks. i like the style, good for the morning: smooth, progressive, relaxing, soothing, yet driving. but at peak hour of the night this wouldn't fly, it's just not crazy enough. good work, and good quality, but next time hopefully more variety. 7/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pumpehus Posted February 1, 2001 Share Posted February 1, 2001 Fucking great...why is everybody complaining about the minimalistic....progressive trance sounds like this..I like PSYCHEDELIC (twisted) and PROGRESSIVE trance not melodic trance...sounds like club.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Acidhive Posted February 16, 2001 Share Posted February 16, 2001 Indeed, this is fucking great... Dark, hard, and pounding till the last track. And all tracks are great! If Spiral Trax keeps releasing stuff like this, they're gonna become the best label in the bizz! Noma's cd never stops for a moment. It goes on and on with that great dark (and somewhat)minimal style. If dark is not your cup of tea, steer well clear of this one. If you're into dark psytrance and looking for a great album, this one has to be it!! One of the best examples is the track Boese. (German for: Angry) this one has such great bass, I thought I was going to flip!! A solid 9/10 again!! Buy or die! (not to be taken literally) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest damoneves[at]hotmail[dot]com Posted February 26, 2001 Share Posted February 26, 2001 NOMA have delivered the goods with this stylishly kicking, dare i say progressive album. If you like the atmos sound you will love this album. At times i could have sworn it was atmos...but heavier. The whole album is good, no, great. The greatest way i can describe it without trying to label it would be this...Heavy Atmos...if you like melodic trance, don't get it, go and buy the latest AP album and cry yourself to sleep each night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest [Anonymous] Posted February 27, 2001 Share Posted February 27, 2001 love it!!!=) like this genre of music like vibrasphere,atmos and ticon. excellent!!!!10/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tequila Posted March 10, 2001 Share Posted March 10, 2001 this release rules.Yes, it's minimalistic trance, but what's important here is that everything always changes, you never have the impression to hear twice the same sounds, it's always a new one.This album is beatiful journey where you explore the complexity of minimal trance.trax 1,4 and seven are particularly brilliant, so get it, you won't be disappointed.8/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Muppdogh Posted March 26, 2001 Share Posted March 26, 2001 ohh my god this is unbelevable. It's just great there is nothing that beats this goup at a live play and the cd is as good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest [Anonymous] Posted May 16, 2001 Share Posted May 16, 2001 Better to be hated for who you are than be loved for who you are not....Noma kicks ass...this album has all the contents in the music for going beserk.....ouch! Im still dancing....my feet hurts..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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