Music Reviews

Mon. August 18, 2003 12:00 AM by Chris Eterno

Chicago, IL - Seal's new track "Get It Together" on Warner Brothers promises to be his next #1 hit. On the progressive end, Superchumbo and Bill Hammel deliver mixes and dubs that are awe-inspiring with Chumbo's techy feel and Hammels synth-lined ditty. Peter Rauhofer weighs in with a sweet "classic mix" that also works the crowd evenly. A definite must have. A +. -CE

David Gahan's (Depeche Mode) follow up to Dirty Sticky Floors is a cute cut called "I Need You" on Reprise Records. Gahan keeps to his pseudo industrial feel in his music by featuring Gabriel & Dresden to rework this latest release. They succeed at a sound that isn't quite progressive or trance. It's pure Gahan as the Depeche voice……a voice that works this track in a sickening manner. The flip-side features a lounge mix by Jay Jay of the West Coast house crew that is also deserving of praise. - CE

"Do you remember our trip to Paradise?" This is the opening lyric to Amuka's "Appreciate Me" on Star 69 Records. The sound for which 69 is signature definitely comes out in this limited double release. Peter Rauhofer delivers a deep and dark mix & dub on the first press that are true to his sexy style. #2 gives us Al B.Rich and the original re-mix by Airmail. The Airmail mix has been pounding Chicago dance-floors with much progressive fair. Definite chart material for Star 69. - CE

Space 34 in Miami hosts some of Miami's top underground and progressive DJ's. One of these shining stars is DJ Roland. Harlequin Records has just released his latest compilation called "Lunar Sessions". Combining Euro-progressive darkness with Miami Tribal sounds, Roland let's us have it with Ad Finem's "Angel", Semi's "Hetero Sapiens" and Adele Holness's "Who Am I". Miami's underground music is unique and this release exemplifies it. Another fun Crisco and plastic glove moment brought forth by one of Miami's best. - CE
 

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