Review: The fifth instalment of this series is a reminder of the impact that KMS had on dance music . Right across the spectrum, Kevin Saunderson's releases shaped the future. A case in point is Esser'ay's "Forces", one of the KMS owner's many pseudonyms. The track's use of rumbling sub-bass and booming vocals proved influential in both garage and drum'n'bass - and it still sounds fresh. Part 5 features other similar landmark tracks. "Just Want Another Chance", a Saunderson project as Reese, retains its eerie, otherworldly sensibility despite the passage of over three decades. However, it's not all about looking to the past. The evergreen "Rock to the Beat" is remodelled here by Smith & Selway, setting it in a brooding, pulsating direction.
Review: Armada Music 20 Years Classics pays homage to dance music's rich history and aims to educate a new generation of fans about the artists who shaped the genre. There's classics galore on this one as you'd expect, with several bangers by label chief Armin Van Burren, in addition to seminal anthems such as Joe Smooth's "Promised Land", Inner City's "Good Life" (remastered), Chez Damier's "Can You Feel It" (New York extended dub) and Olav Basoski's "Waterman" (extended mix), as well as appearances by newer artists like ANOTR, Patrick Topping and Jan Blomquist.
Review: Everybody's main man when it comes to trance delivers another defining volume of his State Of Trance compilation series which once again delivers a smorgasbord of pop-infused classics to set off into the sunset with. Opening with Avicii's extended remix to Armin Van Buren's own vocal hit "Drowning" featuring Laura V, the compilation also takes in Paul Oakenfold's all time classic "Southern Sun" via Tiesto's epic extended remix, to Ferry Corsten deeper, four-to-the-floor remix of Moby's heartstring pulling "Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad?". A truly inspiring journey accompanied furthermore by Above & Beyond's "On My Way To Heaven". If there was a soundtrack for the road to the pearly gates, this would be it.
John O'Callaghan & Audrey Gallagher - "Bring Back The Sun" (ambient mix) - (3:25) 140 BPM
John O'Callaghan & Thomas Bronzwaer - "Stargazer" (album mix) - (5:41) 140 BPM
John O'Callaghan - "Stresstest" (album mix) - (4:21) 140 BPM
John O'Callaghan - "Psychic Sensor" - (6:43) 140 BPM
John O'Callaghan - "Raw Deal" - (5:50) 140 BPM
John O'Callaghan - "Rhea" (chillout mix) - (2:31) 141 BPM
Review: The one man tune machine who under his many different guises over the past few years has steadily established himself as one of the worlds leading trance producers. With his subculture label fully fledging under Armada umbrella, it is time for his much anticipated follow up album to 'Never Fade Away'. With 'Unfold' he delivers an equally amazing collection of original strong singles. It's hard to know where to start as this is packed to bursting with quality. Big vocal appearances from Audrey Gallagher and Betsie Larkin, plus gutsy collabs with Giuseppe Ottaviani and Timmy & Tommy, the later being closer to his joint operations remit. A definite album of the week... Actually make that the month!
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