Guest --==MileS==-- Posted January 31, 2002 Share Posted January 31, 2002 Endangered specie under review here. To give some impression what it sounds like: the heavily orchestrated -Skanda'sTail- brings back memories of Doof's ultrafine LetsTurnOn album and -Mezmorized- and -Telementery- could be 2 missing tracks from Pleiadians' near-godlike IFO album. So this could eighter fall under the category "half a decade too late" or "the Goa Empire strikes back'. Given the excellent compositions, the rich and colorful synths and simply the overall kickass level, I would say this is a pretty convincing album, even by todays standards. That -Parasite- also has the effect of faitfully resurrecting a fluoro party on Goa Beach is nothing more than a big plus. 9/10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Slidingtrancer Posted February 1, 2002 Share Posted February 1, 2002 Fractal Glider - Parasite Artist: Fractal Glider Title: Parasite Label: BooM! Date: 2002 Track listing: 01. Skanda's Tail 02. Mezmorized 03. Telementery 04. Karmic Implications 05. Language Of Silence 06. Raspy Honks 07. Colonization 08. Witch Doctor 09. Earth Tremors Review: Finally Paul McCosh releases a full length album after his music has been twirling around the Internet for years. His 'first' release Fraud was kinda dissapointing and badly produced, but I liked their last songs ( the song I have under the name of Witch Doctor, I'll get back to that subject later on). At my first listen in the shop I must say it kinda dissapointed me, it seemed too messy and too much breakz were involved. As I had the same thing listening to Psysex at first, I bought it anyway and boy am I glad. For those of you who MUST know the style of this music, it's full-on a bit more on the melodic( even oldschoolish) side and dancefloor orientated. The first thing that had caught my eye was the weird tracklisting. I have track 4 on the cd ( Karmic Implications) on mp3 as Witch Doctor and I think it was released on a compilation under that name too. If you listen to track 6 though ( on the cd, Raspy Honks)you can hear a voice sample going 'karmic implications'. I'm kinda puzzled which track is which... Anyway, lets stick to the listing of the tracks. Skanda's Tail is a nice uplifting song, definitely one of my favourites. This is a nice morning song with some strings and vox ( nice to hear that come back). This is promising... Mezmorized has a penetrating melody which sticks in your head all day, good bleeps and boinks and creative. I like these sorta basslines... Telementery is a great track though I don't like the last break, he ruins his lead here. Karmic Implications is a real stormer, the real full-on style. This will get me up dancing no matter what. Language of Silence is kinda slower than the previous track and has a really cool build-up ( another favorite), I think this will be my favourite in time. It's also a kinda morningtrance song, this is a treat! Raspy Honks is funny on the dancefloor ( cheezy samples), but nothing I'd listen to TOO much, weakest track. Colonization, well, I'm not even gonna say it, another splendid track! Witch Doctor is a more oldschoolish sound in a new jacket, this is slowly getting to me, its kinda dark.. again a great bassline Earth Tremors is the second weakest track here, I really don't think Paul should try and do ambient... He has a weak bassdrum in it just like in Etnica-Equator track. Something I do not like ( asura does it in some tracks as well). I'd give a steady 8.5/10 for this one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
las22 Posted February 1, 2002 Share Posted February 1, 2002 number 1 and number two and number 8 and other stuff very very weird !! some old goa with new groove Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeto Posted February 1, 2002 Share Posted February 1, 2002 This is some older infleunced stuff, however works great on the dancefloors, Killer stuff.. keep the good work BOOM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest El Hongo Loco Posted February 1, 2002 Share Posted February 1, 2002 WOOOOoooooOOOOooOOO this stuff somehow reminds me of Infected Mushroom.. Some tracks do... somehow... Wow!! "Mezmorized" for the people... peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cummas Posted February 1, 2002 Share Posted February 1, 2002 Paul has been very busy lately and will reap the rewards with this superb album. Great production, wicked basslines and funky melodies, yet still put together with the intention of a good old fashioned stompfest. As an ozzie it is great to see him release a new album, and it will only be a matter of time before the awards flow in. Get it now, you will not get off the dance floor. 9/10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Defbydelta... Posted February 1, 2002 Share Posted February 1, 2002 this sounds very good, like this style much.. my rating: 8,5/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ganjamies[at]excite[dot]com Posted February 2, 2002 Share Posted February 2, 2002 PURE SHIT!! PURE FUCKING SHIT!! Im just kidding this one is really awesome album!!!!!!! PGM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boom[at]boomrecords[dot]com Posted February 3, 2002 Share Posted February 3, 2002 Hello All ! Thanks for the feedback and positivity from you all =) We have heard far too many complaints recently about psy music losing its spirit, so this is indeed Goa strikes back hehehe. I have had much fun and success playing these trax around the globe, hope you folks have the same experience. Sadly, there was a Major Problem in Australia with the track listing =(( We were too late to recall the cds, so we will try and improve on this for the repress. We were however in time to recall the LPs, and have had all new covers made with the correct tracklistings for you vinyl freaks, although this has caused a slight delay .. Stay psychedelic, booms, Matt (Label manager) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 10/10 Posted February 3, 2002 Share Posted February 3, 2002 Amazing stuff! The new King of Psy-Trance has born! Awesome music with hi-energy sounds and groove... We salute you Paul McCosh -=KING OF PSY=- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fractalglider[at]hotmail[dot]com Posted February 3, 2002 Share Posted February 3, 2002 Hi all, thanks very much for all your reviews. It has taken me a while to put this album together. (It's hard from my side of the world) I'm quite happy with it & keen to see how it goes around the world. It is rather an old school sound as far as trance goes, but I can't stand music that bores me! The correct track listing will be printed on www.fractalglider.com shortly.......Booms, Frac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest [Anonymous] Posted February 5, 2002 Share Posted February 5, 2002 wow !! after hearing fractal bomb australian dance floors over the years,we finally get a little bit of fractal to take home.with tracks witch doctor,telementary and colonization all being my favorite.this welloverdue release will put smiles on the faces of lovers of hard goa psy !! anyone lucky enough to catch on of this guys live set will be testament to that. nice work fractal glider,you are helping in putting aussie producers at the forefront of the global scene. 10/10 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finnish Psy [at] 2002 Posted February 5, 2002 Share Posted February 5, 2002 Paul, thanks for giving us hope to hear REAL psy-trance after so much boring minimalist shit! Keep it going on! Greetings to all koala 'goa-la' lovers... Telementery yours, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mk-11 Posted February 9, 2002 Share Posted February 9, 2002 haven't heard the album yet but have enjoyed the outdoor sets leading up to this release.....these tracks breath outdoors those spine chilling frequencies travel 4 miles.... keep making my eardrums bleeding fractal.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Trancer Posted February 16, 2002 Share Posted February 16, 2002 This is very very good..i simply love the way the tracks builds...and i am very happy to see that the whole scene is not just a bunch of techno cowboys..the best track is Raspy Honks..LOVEit!!! 9/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brainstorm Posted February 18, 2002 Share Posted February 18, 2002 This album has to be best release for a long time!! JUST AWESOME STUFF! This doesnt bore me like SO many others do these days. Every track is good upon this great masterpiece. I´ll rate this 9.5/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sudh1r Posted February 18, 2002 Share Posted February 18, 2002 weeeeee finally a good full-on release!!! who needs minimalism when this kind of music is realeased?!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Afghanfan Posted February 20, 2002 Share Posted February 20, 2002 I have had this album for a few days and it hasn't stopped playing. It's one of those releases that each time you put on you hear something new. And I haven't heard it on any hallucigenics - yet... Gotta get some LP's for the local dj hehe. OZ has an awsome sound coming out of it!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpha Posted February 20, 2002 Share Posted February 20, 2002 just got this one and i'm very happy i bought it.. good to hear some new melodic stuff for a change! 9/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest [Anonymous] Posted March 2, 2002 Share Posted March 2, 2002 Amazing stuff !! Pure full on goa spirit Raspy honks = 15/10 hehe Powerful,Psychedelic & Colourful, very similar to Tim Schuldt, damn refreshin & upliftin, Peace ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AtomikElf Posted March 4, 2002 Share Posted March 4, 2002 full on delicious psytunes that's full of flavour, this is gonna be a classic!! 10/10 for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lifeform Posted March 5, 2002 Share Posted March 5, 2002 Excellent album... Kinda brings you back to the good ol' days doesn't it? 9/10 Well done Paul, nice to see you on the boards too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest theeketel[at]hotmail[dot]com Posted March 13, 2002 Share Posted March 13, 2002 some of my friends thought they were really losing it when they heard the mission impossible theme... bloody marvelous keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest * Vlad * Posted March 16, 2002 Share Posted March 16, 2002 Full on !! 10/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mikko.lahti[at]kolumbus[dot]fi Posted March 27, 2002 Share Posted March 27, 2002 OH MY GOD! This has really become my favourite album! (I didn´t believe it could be possible anymore) I can´t believe my ears and how someone can create such great music like this. Every track is SO GOOD! I must give this 604/10 It gives me the purest euphory when I listen this album... WOW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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