Dave Pearce - The Dance Years 1997 - Various Artists

Advantages: packed full of hits, some lesser known, as well as a CD of new anthems in the making
Disadvantages: Heard them all before? Possibly! But we still love them

...Dave Pearce is a DJ which is synonymous with classic dance as a resulted of his long standing radio show on BBC Radio 1 entitled 'Dance Anthems'. Off the back of this success he has released a long line of classics compilations. This is another installment of what has proved to be a highly successful series. The title my mis-lead, Trance Anthems 2009 may suggest to some that this is 3 CD's of the finest in brand new trance 2009 has had and will have to offer. Unfortunately though this is not really the case. On the other side as you may expect, you have 2 CD's crammed full of all of the usual tracks we've come to know and love/hate (Delete as appropriate) over the last decade. It really is quite hard to believe that some of these tracks are now coming into their 10th year, and perhaps their millionth compilation! Nevertheless, if you are... Read review

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Advantages: All good tunes
Disadvantages: Bit pricey

...I have recently had my birthday for which i had mostly money,i have been looking for a good dance cd for a while and usually buy the clubland ones,but i needed my dance fix now,so while trundelling around my local HMV came across this. I had not even seen it advertised so was supprised to see it there i did'nt even think about it and bought it there and then. This 3 disc album has a semi naked woman on the front cover (as do most dance albums) and clearly states Dave pearce Dance Anthems 2007. This is priced at £15.95 which is what i call expensive,but for that you do get 3 discs totaling 60 tracks including a bonus dvd of 20 classic dance anthems,thats not too bad. ~Cd one~ Im not going to sit here and list all the songs on here but this is the best of the cd's. It has 20 dance tunes all the up to date ones i will list... Read review

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Advantages: GREAT COMP
Disadvantages: NEW MATERIAL LACKING

...and in the clubs. I can even confirm that its in his box now as i recently played with him in Kellys Portrush. The worst is that its but to name a few. VALUE FOR MONEY This is one thing i dont thing anyone can argue about, approximately, £12.99 for a 3 cd compilation that showcases some of the best talent in the buisness. This album is one of the largest collection of the best trance anthems ever to hit the shelves. Compiled by Dave Pearce himself 'Trance Anthems 2008' represents a 3 CD all-time stellar package featuring some of the biggest artists in the world. ARTISTS YOU CAN EXPECT TO FIND Paul Oakenfold, Chicane, Agnelli & Nelson, Underworld, Mauro Piccotto, PPK, York, Brainbug, Sash, ATB, Three Drives, Push, Verracocha, Tiesto and many more.. CONCLUSION One of the best collections of trance music around... Read review

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