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Originally posted by WardC Yeah, I just downloaded the version from iTunes, when I saw the tracks were significantly longer...(ex. "Far Away is 3:32 on the regular CD mixed version, the iTunes version is the full unmixed version, and it's 8:17, same thing goes for La Dolce Vita and pretty much every other track) The iTunes version is still 17 tracks, but it's a total of nearly 2 hours of audio, where the CD version is like 1 hr 17min...so if you are a die-hard fan and want the full-length versions, say, to use for a DJ mix or just to listen to the actual real cut of the track, you should check out the iTunes version. It's also alot cheaper at $9.99 and it's really good quality 256k AAC. In my opinion, the quality of the mixing on the CD (the storebought mix CD) is nothing spectacular, it's certainly not an "Out there and Back" quality of mix, the CD's selections are random in style and don't really make a great mix on the clubbing scale, but, they ARE mixed to sort of make it flow. My advice, if you haven't gotten "In Between" yet and are thinking about it, get the iTunes version. It's cheaper and alot more "complete" (ie. full versions of tracks) - the version floating around on torrent is the standard mixed version, not the full version feat. on iTunes store. The iTunes album download w/booklet is right at 223MB, much larger than the leaked standard versions on torrent, which are also lower quality. Also, remember, artists need to make money to keep producing, and PvD has done alot for the EDM scene through the years - the $10 for the iTunes CD is basically a no brainer, it's a good deal.

Thanks a lot for that piece of insight man (no sarcasm here).

Wow. On initial listen some really stunning tracks, though some average ones too. Nothing too attrocious in initial listen, so overall a pretty good album. I was worried it was gonna get too electroey but it didn't happen.

I think PVD probably shut down a lot of ppl whining earlier in this thread. Just a real diverse mix of options of what he could've put down. It's a pity it's got enough poorer tracks to give leaverage to ppl who say it sucks or is too poppy.

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Originally posted by aNYthing Just got a chance to listen to the album. Here's my take on tracks: 1. Haunted - 4/10 average track that kind of reminds a bit of 70's/80's feel, reminescent of some pet shop boy-ish sound structures. After few listens, you'll be skipping right by it (or delete it from MP3 player) 2. White Lies - 1/10, tho I have a feeling this track will be a major hit in Eastern Europe (Russia, Poland, etc..) Total cheese and doesn't belong on the album. Tho, dub version would probably rank higher. Maybe at 5/10 (considering it has classical PvD elements from 7th way and other tracks of the past) 3. Sabotage - 6/10, not bad electro number. Proper remix version would probably work much better on a dance floor. I can see it being canned in the future for sure. Esp. on ASOT - it has all the halmarks of chunky, farty, beepy number. 4. Complicated - 6/10 as some may have noticed already, this song reminds me of Luminary - "Amsterdam", possibly because Ashley sings it? . Not bad but I see myself getting bored with it soon. 5. Get back - solid 9/10 another Ashley vocal number + Alex Morph sound. Definitely a track that will grow on me into 10/10 in the next few listens. I love the hard banging sound in this one. It's a peak-time, hands in the air banger. Possibly one of the best songs on the album. I can see it destroying Central Park crowd already. 6. Far Away - 10/10 nothing short of spectacular. Reminescent of old(er) PvD tracks with definite Nu NRG influences. An absolute stunner of a track. 7. Another Sunday - 7/10 another nod to classic PvD and well-rounded track with some "second sun"-like vocals thrown in for good measure. Not as energetic as Far Away 8. Talk in Grey - NO RATING. I can't decide if I like it or hate it. Parts of it remind me of the sh!tiest tune of the year by "Gabriel and Dresden - Like a Fly". Other parts of it reminds me of 90's Euro/Italo songs (like 883 and Alphaville). Something about it that makes me like it more than treat like G&D sh!t. If I could only unhear G&D "like a fly", I'd definitely give this song a 6/10. 9. In Circles - 1/10. Bleh. throw away track. Somewhat reminescent of "ATC - Around the world (la la la)" 10. In Between - 5/10 nothing special (ha, typical in-between choon), inspite of being a title track. To me it sounds like it has bunch of elements from number of different tracks - tangerine dream, enigma, scirocco - destination, bbe - 7 days and 1 week, Holden & thompson - Nothing, and many other elements likely "borrowed" from other choons. 11. Stormy Skies - 0/10 (i'd give it a negative score). completely ruined by Whine Jackoff vocals. Completely unlistenable. Dub version would probably be better but I have no way of knowing as I couldn't listen to it over horrible horrible vocals. A-W-F-U-L 12. Detournment - 5/10 somewhat boring build up with very cinematic breakdown. Really weird choon. 13. New York City - 3/10 another Ashley vocal song. Her lovely voice can't save this bland choon. Something likely to be played by Armin in the first hour of ASOT. Again, very reminescent of Luminary - Amsterdam. 14. Castaway - 9/10 BANGER! Chills down my spine. Amazing vocals, haunting melody. Like sun beaming through the clouds on rain-soaked mountains. Simply Beautiful. 15. La Dolce Vita - 10/10 another favorite on this album. Life is sweet with this beautiful banger. Energy load on this is enough to make it an instant classic, similar to "For an Angel". 16. Let Go - 10/10 Entire song I wanted to hear G&D "Let it go" lyrics/vocals (one of the few G&D songs I actually like). . AMAZING SONG. Definitely is a cross-over choon (which many I'm sure will label as cheese) but I love it. U2 feel + Bono-like vocals, with driving drum line and awesome melody. MINT! 17. Fall with Me - 0/10 Going from "Let Go" to this track is akin to driving in an exotic convertible and crashing hard into manure. Not only you trashed your gazillion dollar exotic, but you stink like crap. Now you begin to get a feel for this track. Annoying vocals and as singer sings "if I set my hair on fire" it makes me want to really set his head on fire. Melody, lyrics, singing - horrible. Can't believe PvD would put it on the album. Tho if you like Talking Heads or torturing cats and kicking babies, you'll love it. 5.4/10 Overall Throw away garbage tracks (below .6) and you got a solid 8.1/10 (tracks 3-8, 14-16) - 9 great choons on an album is definitely substantially better than most of the albums I bought over the years. edit: My post in this thread is #303 - w0000t!

different opinions:

castaway 9/10?
that track reminds me of reflections == awful 2/10


new york city 3/10?
its like the best track, its a massive floor tune
10/10

i guess ur more of a nu-nrg liker and im a gabriel and dresden fan

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Originally posted by Clovis I disagree. No artists will ever get blind support from me, I don't care who the fuck they are. Sasha could start playing happy hardcore and eurodance tomorrow and you can bet I'd come with heavy critisism. The people who are probably most enraged by an artist releasing a sub-par album are usually people who have been following them for a long time, I'd bet longer than you have, and I think they have every right to voice their disgust.

+1

well said.

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this album is very dissapointing. no killer tracks, everything sounds recycled and old.

even La Dolca Vita sounds like a mashup of 2 songs i've heard before, they're definitely in my mp3 library.


i have to relisten to give a more accurate review.

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hello thar

a few of the tracks arn't great but the majority are absolutly spectacular

great album! this is defently going to keep him up on top

damn PvD - Torn is sooo good! Kinda unexpected dark tune! I love it!

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Originally posted by blop damn PvD - Torn is sooo good! Kinda unexpected dark tune! I love it!

Sample, please!!!

U know white lies and in between are 2 opposite ends of the pole.

In between was probably the best track on the album for me, and I'm surprised other people didn't like it more. I couldn't stand shit like white lies, and unfortunately about half of the album was like that.

thank god im in hk and the asia version comes with an extra cd with the songs unmixed. =)
i like that song the big bang. the world in my eyes is interesting too. pvd singing.. hmm

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Originally posted by InDeepSpace why so much pages about that crappy pop-album; lets discuss serious music!!!!

Actually I would consider this a good pop album.

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Originally posted by bass-dee Sample, please!!!

it is the ID track 13 from the 2006 Nature One set, awesome tune