V/A- Molecular Counterpart

[Trance2MoveU]

Artist: Various

Title: Molecular Counterpart

Label: Phantasm Records

Release: September 2007

 

Track Listing

 

01. 8�16� Cosmosis � Kind Weird Remix 2007

02. 7�53� Anti-Gravity � Auricular Delight

03. 7�18� Bliss vs. Painkiller � Dwarf Hunting

04. 5�49� Tactical Strike vs. V-Storm � Electron Counter Balance (Interactive Rmx)

05. 8�13� Sirius Isness � Shoot

06. 6�36� Painkiller � Barcode

07. 6�52� Subtance � What Are You Into?

08. 9�04� 220V � Give Me Some More

09. 6�42� Cycle Sphere � Time For Base

 

Boy, Phantasm always gets me with their covers. This one looks like some type of plant-like material covering on of those killer balls in the old movie Phantasm. Remember that one? The colors are a vibrant green predominantly, but it always catches my eye. I see an appealing cover and bam! The Cd is already in my apartment. This label has brought us such gems as Cosmosis�s�s�s latest, The Atari.s�s�s album (smasher) and Bliss�s�s�s Rhythmus Gene. I can�t wait to hear this one as it will be used as therapy. You see, the NY Giants just got manhandled by the Packers and I need a pick me up. Man our defense sucks. Let�s get to it!

 

 

Cosmosis � Kind Weird Remix 2007- This is a remake of their own track from the Intergalactic album. Right around the 2�50� mark I get licked by the tongue of goa and the track bounces along. This is full on all the way but it�s pretty cool. Not a lot of variation but a good start. Nice track!

 

Anti-Gravity � Auricular Delight- Ivan Vargas from Mexico here with a thumper. Aggressive, metallic sharp-edged leads. DO NOT listen to this if you have a headache. The whole track is very loud with a pounding kick and bass line. The break allows the track to gather strength (like it needed it!), and it�s not until the end that any sort of melody makes its presence felt. Wow, this will probably kill on the dance floor with the power it brings. Good track!

 

Bliss vs. Painkiller � Dwarf Hunting- You know there is this thing at bars called the dwarf toss? It�s where you see how far you can throw a midget. I guess you have to hunt them, cause I imagine they wouldn�t come willingly to you. There is an eerie melody at 3 minutes as some acid attempts to mount the walls of your mind. There is talk of Goblin Patrols but I didn�t see any. The repetition of the sample is a little annoying and the multiple buildups don�t thrill me, but overall not a bad track. Powerful with some good leads.

Tactical Strike vs. V-Storm � Electron Counter Balance (Interactive Rmx)- �If I reverse the polarity of the electron counter balance�� I have no idea what that means. We have a slowed up sample and then right into the full on mix. This is a short track that gets a little funky midway through but only for a short time. I�m guessing Mr. Interactive was a little short on ideas due to the length of the track as well as its blandness. Average.

 

Sirius Isness � Shoot- These two seem to be everywhere. While I haven�t heard their latest album, I have liked a lot of the tracks they have supplied. This one has some nice leads weaving around a thumping bass line. Insanity begins after the break and they come with the powerrrr! The chopped up choir sample is a nice touch, Gem of the album so far! Great track! :posford:

 

Painkiller � Barcode- I love one word titles and barcode reminds me of Bruce Willis in 12 Monkeys. Brad Pitt was great as a loon in that one. 5 thousand dollars? 5 thousand dollars? Anyway, this one begins with a rich bass line and mellow pads. The leads turn crazy, the acid joins in and we have ourselves a real toe-tapper! Good track!

 

Subtance � What Are You Into?- You don�t want to know what I�m into tough guy. This one starts off with some cool video game sounds. Remember when you had to go to an arcade to play video games? The bass is deep and the lead is smooth. There are various psy sounds that keep this track interesting and turns this into one hell of a track. The ending melody is great as this track bristles with power. Great track! :posford:

 

220V � Give Me Some More-The second half of this comp has really raised the bar. Discogs tells me that this is Tactical Strike, and they bring cool leads to the party. They flitter about, and there is a shimmering synth that floats high above the one note bass line. The melody is eerie, and the synth lines seem to have a jumpy quality. Good track that had me moving!

 

Cycle Sphere � Time For Base- Now Dui Bitton hits me with a synthesized voice right out of the gate. Now, he doesn�t know I don�t like that, so he can be forgiven. But this track is replete with things I don�t like. Repetitive house-like samples, a house-like tapping rhythm, and stops and starts. I don�t like my music asking me questions or telling me what to do. If I wanted that, I would go to my wife. Oh and that wailing voice in the background made me leave the apartment and kick a few cats. I think Homer said it best when he said, �This is the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked.� How the hell did this make it on the compilation? Not to mention the end. Ugh.

 

Summary: After having reviewed numerous compilations that are all flash and no substance, I was ready for this one to follow right along. However, a funny thing happened in the middle�fire made it good! This comp was like a Quizno�s sandwich, with all the great meat in the middle; powerful beats, great synths, and catchy rhythms. Sure it�s full on, but I enjoyed all the tracks to some degree except the last one. Is this going to revolutionize the genre? Nah, you can still keep your Pleiadians discs. But, honestly, did you expect this to? This is good full on and I recommend it to all full-on fans. One of the better full on compilations I have heard lately. 7.5/10. By the way, NHL hockey season starts in 18 days! Hell yeah!

MDK

[Feigen]

Sirius Isness! :posford:

 

7/10