Guest Ubik Posted November 7, 2002 Share Posted November 7, 2002 Really cool comp that stands out with the number of boring releases nowadays. Here's a copy and paste of dam10n review which got me interested in the first place : Nanorecords first release is a compilation of cutting edge South African trance – and as we’ve seen this year, it’s a bit of a hotbed for manic night time full on material. Protokulture kick things off with Ultra Phunktional, and what a killer way to launch in. Immediate rushes, truly wonderful samples, energy pouring out the speakers like liquid, and plenty of satisfying filtered movement that builds and builds and builds… this is the best ten minutes of trance I’ve heard in a fucking long time. Rinkadink’s Ultima has a dirty backbone with some seriously sweet melodies over the top, keeping the feet firmly stomping while the mind rushes around all over. Hydroponic’s Disorient Express has a wobbly, rooted backbone and plenty of depth and dubby stabs over the top. The movement here is completely unique, very fluid without losing its stomp, and the finale’s dirtier than a Christina Aguilera video. Freak Of Da Week! from Boogie Section v Bent Sentient is cracking, it makes comedy use of that ¾ drop favoured so much by Mr Posford et al, and its finale is blistering and yummy. Whiplash’s Syntax & Whiskey is heavy going and manic, with hard thunks over a ten-to-the-dozen bassline that’s real peak time outdoor stuff. Things get wibbly and menacing with Hydroponic’s paranoid Reality Game, one of the best basslines ever and a real myriad of shit going on in the middle…then they’re immediately back with Elephunktitus, a twisty and shuffled dancefloor monster. Protoculture bring the album to a close with Synergism and Metaphysical, the former being warpstab-heavy with killer melodic runs and awesome Stakker acid; the latter goes for a more ethereal vibe and really sets out to lift you off the floor… melodies rise, sounds layer, making for an awesome close to a damn awesome album. If you’re pissed off at the way you keep getting asked to fork out for the same old formulaic shit all the time, then wake up to this. Truly exceptional, truly cutting edge stuff. 5/5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lurk Posted November 7, 2002 Share Posted November 7, 2002 yeah, too right... i've been raving about this comp (for what that's worth ;-) since I got a copy on Samothraki. It's my favourite release of the year, the perfect blend between progressive and full-on. Definitely a label and artists to watch out for :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Goagabba Posted November 7, 2002 Share Posted November 7, 2002 Indeed, I was listening to this on the way home just now. It's an amazing cd, I had to hear it from start to finish the first time, I couldn't bring myself to turn it off. Proud to be a saffa ; ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Saru Posted November 7, 2002 Share Posted November 7, 2002 This takes off where Flying Rhino lost it back in 98-one word-wicked!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ubik Posted November 8, 2002 Share Posted November 8, 2002 So, any other good comp lately ? The new moon spirits, 3dvision and tipworld comps I can forget I think. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Para Posted November 8, 2002 Share Posted November 8, 2002 fully guyz, this would definitely be one of my top pick ups of the months. very worthwhile to check out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1 Posted November 10, 2002 Share Posted November 10, 2002 really? i didn't like it when i heard it.... maybe i'll try again. ---PLUR is not a cliche--- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Navigator Posted November 12, 2002 Share Posted November 12, 2002 Awesome album with only strong tracks on it and Protocultures Ultra Phunktional as stand out killer track.. One of the best album's of the year for me together with Vibraspirit 23 and Hallucinogen In Dub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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