Music Reviews

Transit

Various Artists

Strictly Hype

In an exploration of “classic trance,” DJ Dave “The Wave” Dresden claims there were no computers used to mix this album, and for electronic music, that’s something to be proud of. However, this album lacks something really important that stops it from being great: it’s toeing the line of reason, and in many tracks, the emotion just isn’t there. Some of the tracks that do push the envelope a little and break away from the monotone recordings of the majority of this album are “Greece 2000” (3 Drives on a Vinyl) and “Madagascar” (Art Of Trance). It’s not a bad CD by any call, but it just isn’t anything to write home about. I’d save my money for something that really makes me move.

Strictly Hype Recordings, 2010 Carboy Rd., Mt. Prospect, IL 60056, Tel: 847-718-1700, Fax: 847-718-1701


Recently on Ink 19...

Swans

Swans

Event Reviews

40 years on, Michael Gira and Swans continue to bring a ritualistic experience that needs to be heard in order to be believed. Featured photo by Reese Cann.

Eclipse 2024

Eclipse 2024

Features

The biggest astronomical event of the decade coincides with a long overdue trip to Austin, Texas.

Sun Ra

Sun Ra

Music Reviews

At the Showcase: Live in Chicago 1976/1977 (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.

Dark Water

Dark Water

Screen Reviews

J-Horror classic Dark Water (2002) makes the skin crawl with an unease that lasts long after the film is over. Phil Bailey reviews the new Arrow Video release.