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Just listened this gem once, and I'm half way through the second time. This CD is absolutely wonderful. You'll find the groove at the very first track, and just vibe to it all the way through. As always, the mixing is flawless, both beat match wise and harmonically. Everything. Just. Works.
Starts off with highly anticaped "Monday" with an intro edit done for the mix, what better way to start than with this haunting tune. Originally, I wanted this to be longer, but it works the length it is.
Then its works its way into 'Spheere' and you already start hearing Along the Wire. Then it goes into "There" with its wobbly yet haunting baseline which carries you into Along the Wire and disappears rather quickly.
"Maferefumeco" is where I started getting goosebumps, its just a superb tune and it works so well with its neighbors. At this point, the energy level starts rising, and you sit comfortably in a pool of fucking awesomeness. After "Advance Panorama" drops you to the ground,
"Chest in the Attic" comes in and you start to regain consciousness.
Following that, "Begun the end has" takes center stage. This track has been fucked over so many times because it was used when it shouldn't have been, but here, its smack dab in the middle, opening the gates for "Messene" which starts to put the peak time feeling into the air with the help of "Hedonism".
This guy we're hearing so much about, Chaim, shows us what he's got in the next two tracks, teamed up with another one of John's Cheeky Edit on "Genesis" which gives it little more life. For the next 15 minutes, make sure you are on some type of drug. Seriously.
"Giddy Down" breaks in and if your head isn't nodding at this point, you're doing it wrong. I don't need to explain the remainder tunes. They will be exactly what you've expected them to be. Monster tunes that play nice with each other and leave with a standing ovation.
Once again, the CD is everything and more than what it's hyped up to be. The energy is there, and it will grab you by the balls.
The rapeage done with 'Along the Wire (Superpitcher Remix)' is very noticeable and it is used perfectly, reminding you how versatile that track is, despite how long its been around.
My original intention was right, this has been the best Transitions compilation, although some part of me wants it to stop on this extremely high note.
Best CD of 2007 hands down. I recommend EVERYONE to get a copy, this is a keeper.
Last edited by plaxx on Sep-13-2007 at 20:38
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