Title	Signs	Senses Remix 4/5
Artist	Dreas
Comments	Good solid beat, with a very distinct Dreas feel. Doesn’t go overly mad, just delivers a smooth noise that flows really well. The big plus is that the two anthems are both nice and long and slightly different in terms of that tempo feeling. The second just has an extra lift that makes this such a better than average tune. The actually sound being delivered is quite a simple one, but it has a passion behind it that really stands out. I like this tune.
Label	Red Force Recordings : Released May 2008

Title	Fallen Angles	Original Mix 5/5
Artist	Eliran Haliva feat. Anna Basel
Comments	This is quite a euphoric tune, has some very uplifting synths and a very atmospheric anthem. The vocals in the background work really well, giving it a really good extra element to the sound. The two anthems are very powerful, but don’t go overboard. Lots of passion and feeling in the second of teh two, again with the vocal enhancing the vibe. This is a serious toe tapper and one that really delivers when you play it very loud. No real fault at all, nice and long with two great melodies. Nice.
Label	Sensational : Released May 2008

Title	Know Thyself	Facades 2008 Remake 4/5
Artist	Facade
Comments	A powerful sound here, very haunting in places and then very club in others. The main sound is a very continuous one, not really a melody of such it’s just the tune itself. The noise just keeps pounding away, with the odd change in rhythm now and then. A very uplifting tune, has a real sense of urgency about it; a wanting to really make your ears hurt. There’s nothing majorly bad about this tune, in fat; it’s a sound I really like and one I’m sure you will as well.
Label	Diverted Recordings : Released May 2008

Title	Heavens Melody	Original Mix 3/5 : Good
Artist	Fast Distance
Comments	This has a simple enough club sound to it, by that it’s a tune that you would expect to hear during any half decent set. It’s a good tune, but doesn’t do much that I’ve not heard before. It has a good beat and feel throughout and the anthem is a strong one, uplifting towards the end with some extra noise. This is a good tune, nothing brilliant; but certainly nothing bad. Have a listen, you will probably enjoy.
Label	Inov8 Recordings : Released May 2008

Title	La Guitarra	Orjan Nilsen Balaeric Mix 5/5
Artist	Orjan Nilsen
Comments	This is a great tune and one that I really like at the moment and play an awful lot. The name itself got me excited as I love a guitar in a good tune and this delivers exactly that without any hesitations. From the off you do wonder as it’s just a solid beat with some noise here and there. The track then pauses and the twangy guitar kicks in and then doesn’t leave the tune until the end. The whole tune is then about a good beat and the guitar just rocking along, it’s just so sweet and so simple. This is the sound of summer, so rush out and buy it right now; you won’t regret it.
Label	Armind : Released May 2008

Title	Electrofly	Nitrous Oxide Mix 3/5 : Good
Artist	Prospekt
Comments	Been a while since I got a tune on the ‘Lost Language’ label, so was quite excited. Not the usual stuff, but a good tune none the less. Very slow to get going with a really long build up, but once the sound kicks in it’s a got a great uplifting feel and tempo to it. The melody is a single long one that changes midway with some extra uumph to keep it going. Ends a bit on the sudden side, but still a good tune that rocks where it’s supposed to.
Label	Lost Language : Released May 2008

Title	The Rise	Original Mix 3/5 : Good
Artist	John Huijbers
Comments	Very slow to get going this, with a really weird (and now and then irritating) noise to contend with. I think this track tries hard to be progressive and deep, but then uplifting, which can get a tad confusing. There are two melodies, both almost identical. I can’t make my mind up with this tune, I listen to it as I type and I’m quite enjoying it. It has a different sound than the current crop, so I’m going to give it the benefit of the doubt. Have a listen yourself and make your own mind up.
Label	Wildchild Records : Released April 2008

Title	Season	Original Mix 3/5 : Good
Artist	Manuel le Saux
Comments	You can always trust this artist to deliver a solid trance sound and he doesn’t disappoint here. This tune does take a while to get going, lots of build up which in itself is very good; but you want the meat. Once it does get going the sound is good, nothing complicated just a sound of noise that is well blended in the right places. Does verge slightly on the hard edge of trance, but that’s because it has a pounding feel to it. I like this because it’s simple and doesn’t try to be too clever in what it’s doing.
Label	Flux Delux Limited : Released April 2008

Title	Tour de Trance	Original Mix 3/5 : Good
Artist	Fire & Ice
Comments	I was quite excited when I got hold of this, but have to admit to being a tad disappointed. The tune has a good sound to it, it’s a just a bit too samey. There’s a nice start with the main theme being delivered without the beat, has a very haunting affect. The beat then kicks in and the sound is taken up a notch, but it doesn’t go much further. This is still a good tune, with a clear trance sound and feel to it. Perhaps my anticipation was a bit high, don’t know why; but it was. You should have a listen as people are going to like this.
Label	Camouflage : Released March 2008

Title	Rain Stars Eternal	Agnelli & Nelson Remix 4/5
Artist	Solarstone
Comments	There’s something about this track that I really like. The spooky vocals throughout are really cool and the tune has a nice toned down feel to it. I like the beat, it’s very simple and the synths on top are equally as simple. The melody moves really well, changing midway with a more upbeat tempo. This doesn’t scream at you, it’s just subtle enough to get your ear and make your listen. There’s also two melodies, both very similar and both very effective. A nice long tune at 9 mins as well, I like this.
Label	Solaris Recordings : Released May 2008

Title	By the Sea	Original Shoreline Mix 2/5 : Not Bad
Artist	Endforest
Comments	A very mellow tune this, which you’d kind of guess by the title. Now, I like my chilled sound and this does deliver in most aspects, just not all. The main sound is constant throughout and after a while it does kind of grind on you. The beat is nice and smooth and there are some nice synths which fade in and out in places. The main melody does up the beat a tad and try to do the uplifting trick on you and almost succeeds. It just needs more synth work or at least a change in tempo of the constant noise throughout. A good effort.
Label	Neuroscience Deep : Released April 2008

Title	Bittersweet	Oxid Project & Tragida Remix 2/5 : Not Bad
Artist	John Huijbers
Comments	Hhhmmm, there’s a nice twang about this. This has quite a nice dark and moody feel to it, but then it perks up with a nice bit of synth and piano. Unfortunately, at this point the tune dies off into a kind of nothingness; which is annoying. It does eventually kick back in; but it’s been too long and you’ve got bored. The tune doesn’t really explode either, promises to; but just doesn’t. This is an OK tune, just not as good as it started to sound.
Label	Moonmood Music : Released April 2008

Title	Space Colonization	Original Mix 3/5 : Good
Artist	Natlife
Comments	OK, this takes a while to get going; but it is worth the wait. A very space sounding tune, with lots of noise going on. Good reverbing sort of bassline just keeps going over and over. The melody moves really well, lots of feeling; but just not long enough. This needs two melodies to lift it out of the shadows. A real shame as there is real potential here. Worth a listen nonetheless as it’s still a solid enough track.
Label	Redux Recordings : Released April 2008

Title	Adrift in Space	Original Mix 3/5 : Good
Artist	Anguilla Project pres. Star Industry
Comments	This is a happy sounding tune. Tries hard to be a good tune, but there is something that let’s this down. Ok, the beat is a solid enough one and the anthem is OK. I think it’s the anthem though that has the problem. It’s a tad on the clicky side and then tries hard by throwing in a weird sort of sound towards the end, which doesn’t really work. Needs a lot more expression in this tune. It’s a good starting point and may tickle your fancy more than mine.
Label	Eve Records (Promo) : Released March 2008

Title	Oasis	Sequnetia Remix 2/5 : Not Bad
Artist	Cold Blue
Comments	I do get a bit cold sometimes with this artist, but thought that Sequentia might beef this up a tad. It’s a tad on the dreary side to start, but that does pick up once you get to the melody. There’s only the one, but it’s quite a long one and the tempo does change throughout as it goes along. The main sound is OK, the beat moves along nicely; but there’s something missing. It doesn’t grab you by the balls and squeeze real tight; it’s more of a tickle. It does sound OK, but there’s so much out there at the moment and this doesn’t really get its head above water.
Label	Shah-Music Digital : Released March 2008

Title	enTrance	Original Mix 3/5 : Good
Artist	Paul Miller vs. Manual le Saux
Comments	A solid enough club tune this. Hands in the air sort of stuff if you get my drift. I very anthem type feel to this, the melody basically throws a whole load of sound at you and then your senses have to work it all out. Not too difficult, as although the melody is a nice long one; it doesn’t change all that much. For once this works as the tune is clearly designed around not changing too much. It just delivers a sound, which is a good one. Won’t go far wrong with this one.
Label	Flux Delux : Released March 2008

Title	Alchera	Steve Allen Remix 4/5
Artist	Steve Allen & Will B
Comments	A very euphoric tune this, very much in your face. Two very good melodies that deliver a really great sound. OK, it’s not new; but tried and tested always works for me as long as it’s well delivered. This delivers very well, a great beat and a great underlying sound throughout. Very much on the classic tip, this is what you will be hearing at peak times in the clubs. Odd, I don’t generally like this; but for once I do; must have caught me on an off day !
Label	Monster Force : Released March 2008

Title	Inner Child	Original Mix 4/5
Artist	Yans
Comments	Yans has always been kind enough to send me his tune in advance of release. He has a very diverse sound and this is another feather in his bow. This starts really dolid and then goes off on a serious mellow tip, which works really well. Then it’s back down to business with a great sound. Lots of noise going on, but in harmony and not overloading your sense. These fade away to a more subtle approach and then straight back in. Throughout there is an underlying ‘calm’ piano which sounds great, but you have got to listen out for it. Good long melody here, works really well. My only moan, the end does drag out a bit. There, I have to moan about something.
Label	Royal Tek : Released March 2008