DA Vol.1 (Mixed By Dave Angel) - Dave Angel

Advantages: Can be both chilling and music to dance to
Disadvantages: The first few tracks dont have the excellence as the latter

...This compilation from R&S records brings together over an hour of Dave Angels exclusive sound from the early part of his producing career. The opening song BOUNCE BACK sets the scene for the 12 track compilation which is both techno in both a stripped down and melodic atmoshperic style. The uplifting FREE FLOW features a silky smooth backing and is really the first track on the CD which displays the trademark Dave Angel rolling percussion loops of piercing hi-hats and crunchy snare hits. The track also featured on X-Mix 4, ENDLESS MOTIONS takes you to another part of the universe. An intense dreamlike flowing sound very pleasing to the ear. The whole CD is a music lovers delight. My personnal favourites being DOWN DEEP and LUST (both heard at Club Kinetic in Stoke on Trent). The CD ends with the soft pads, tuned percussion... Read review

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Advantages: Lovely variation of styels of music (mainly electro and techno)
Disadvantages: I honelstly can't think of any - one of my favourite CD's!

...Dave Clarke's World Service - Outstanding!! I am a huge fan of techno and electro - this album in my opinion contains the some of the best of both genres rolled into 1 album. I will give you the lowdown on both discs: Disc 1: Techno mix Typical pounding set from the man himself Dave Clarke. Starts off with some lovely melodic techno tracks such as 'Force' by Technasia and Midfield Generals 'Coatnoise' (Dave Clarke Remix). The tchno mix soon progresses into more percussive heavy dark tracks such as 'Ceroxol' by Umek. This disc is packed with tracks typical of Dave Clarke's style of mixing - playing the best part of tracks to get as many tunes in as possible. Disc 2: Electro mix Completely different vibe from the Techno mix but better in my opinion. The name says it all - it is Electro in its purest form, a lot more down beat... Read review

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Advantages: great tracks for a great party time!!!
Disadvantages: Uninteresting mixes

...I was surprised at some of the quality of tunes on this album!! For Dave Pearce it's impressive. Bits of progressive from dave??? like Way Out West. I am a fan of the euphoria series. one of the last few compilation series that keeps a high quality range of tracks. The album is great for playing at a party or something which is why good old Dave is around isn't it...to provide a party atmosphere. It's got some mixes of tunes that I haven't heard before. like the Matt Darey mix of Gabrielle's 'Rise' and some future releases on the Nulife label Daves own label) like Floyd- come together which gets the hairs on your back standing on edge!!! great album keeps the series going!! (apart from hard house euphoria)... Read review

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