WOW - Only Love OUT NOW + free download ("UltraViolet")

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Posted by vinnie97 on Aug-05-2009 17:00:

WOW - Only Love OUT NOW + free download ("UltraViolet")

Out now, all mixes (John Tejada, Jerome Isma-Ae & Glimpse) available to be purchased (MP3, FLAC or Apple Lossless) for only $5, along with the video and associated artwork:

http://www.wayoutwest.mu/way-out-we...ove-buy-single/

The original version is one polished beauty after 2 years of evolution. John Tejada is the only other one that interests me, though Glimpse might be a halfway decent DJ tool.

EDIT: Download another new album track ("UltraViolet") http://www.wayoutwest.mu/news/get-free-track/55/1/ for FREE.

Posted by PHg on Aug-05-2009 17:28:

The original is my pick of the bunch. The remixes don't sound too interesting, tbh.

Posted by skip on Aug-05-2009 19:59:

Pump Up The Volume anyone?

Original is rather bad, not impressed. Same goes for Jerome Isma-Ae Remix. This really doesn't sound like Way Out West at all. Sampling Pump Up The Volume isn't really a good idea IMO. Vocals aren't very good either. Tejada Instrumental doesn't sound all that bad. The Pump Up The Volume samples "shine thru" too much though. They sound so separate, like they do on every track they're used on (that I've heard at least). Glimpse Remix is ok chilled house.

Overall impression:

Posted by vinnie97 on Aug-05-2009 20:04:

I would disagree that it doesn't sound like them...since Jody's an integral part of the group (the brain as it were), the predominant syncopated bassline is very reminiscent of his solo productions of the past 3 years. After the initial "shock" of the M/A/R/R/S percussive sampling, it basically sits in the background if you don't fixate on it.

I was somewhat lukewarm about the track before now but the juicy layers made abundantly clear in the latest mixdown have won me over. Compare it to the latest work of their long-time contemporaries like BT, PVD and Chicane and it's no question as to who's standing taller.

Posted by Lews on Aug-05-2009 20:14:

I liked it quite a lot. Looking forward to the new album!

Posted by hooknife on Aug-06-2009 01:32:

Jody is GOD. Bow down.

Fucking awesome song. You fucking silly stupid fucking TA people just dont get it. Brats.

Posted by Quethas on Aug-06-2009 18:55:

From the new Way Out West-stuff, this is probably the least impressive. Nothing too interesting here. Haven't heard the remixes yet though.

Posted by djjasonb on Aug-07-2009 08:59:

Very poor I expected something better than this, Glimpse remix is the most interesting the other versions arent that good

Posted by vinnie97 on Aug-16-2009 18:32:

Let 'em hate, Hooknife. You don't manage to keep it together creatively for 16 years without having the right ingredients more often than not.

Oh, the WOW boys continue with the generosity, now offering up a free download of the track "UltraViolet" from the forthcoming album for those who simply submit their email address via the form at http://www.wayoutwest.mu

Posted by djjasonb on Aug-16-2009 19:37:

Ultraviolet is superb, this and Spaceman hint at a top album.

Posted by vinnie97 on Aug-16-2009 20:05:

Spaceman likely won't appear (thankfully...it's nice but sounds like more of an outtake from DLN). "We Love Machine" and "Future Perfect" are likely indicators of a quality album, though.

Posted by supersaw abuse on Aug-16-2009 23:58:

haters gonna hate, this song owns

way out west was one of the first electronic music groups i really dug and it's good to see some new work from them. i agree that this sounds a lot more like jody's recent solo work than "classic" wow, but that's fine by me

Posted by Glaniskanis on Aug-17-2009 06:04:

What I know is that Spaceman definitely is not making the final cut, I've heard some fantastic outtakes though that apparently did make it

Really feeling the original, be it somewhat overproduced, on this. But for me especially the Glimpse & Isma-ae mixes sound like they have been done in a jiffy and were commissioned to make the package sell more easily in all genres. And I would agree with that strategy in general, but imo they aren't really all that special to make them pop the release out more.
Something went wrong here but I have yet to put my finger on it
Glad the original rocks as much as it does though!! Really sounds like a lot of heart went into it

Posted by vinnie97 on Sep-08-2009 06:00:

The single is purchasable for a mere $5 with FLAC on offer (including all the artwork) @ http://www.wayoutwest.mu/way-out-we...ove-buy-single/

No mention of physical release...I guess they're cutting costs.

It includes the video as well...hell of a deal.

Posted by Redd on Sep-08-2009 10:00:

Wow, sure is "you're a fucking idiot if you don't like this" & "HATERS!" in here. Christ you fanboys need to relax, it's not like we're raping your sister.

I've been a fan of WOW for a long time, but as many others I don't think this lives up to the expectations I had for it. The glimpse remix works best for me.

Posted by vinnie97 on Sep-11-2009 12:01:

This is just for those who complained about the vox, lol: