While the concepts underlying the inaugural release of Global Underground's NuBreed series are both intriguing and refreshing, Anthony Pappa's mix unfortunately doesn't quite reach the preconceived expectations most loyal Global Underground listeners will have. A few songs into the first set, these exceptions seem to be fulfilled as the Melbourne DJ drops some driving, straight-ahead progressive house tracks that forcefully move the momentum forward and start the first set off on a high note. U...   [ read more ]

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DJ Venom continues his output of hardcore-style mix albums with Raise the Volume. Over the course of 29 songs, the East Coast DJ moves through one maddening track after another, all of which are driven by distorted bass blasts and rave-style ornamentation, the latter usually comprised of either a synth riff or looped sample. Venom seldom lets his tracks play out longer than two or three minutes, as he's quick to bring in the next one. You probably won't recognize too many of the tracks or pr...   [ read more ]

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With the Global Underground series, one never quite knows what to expect from each succeeding release. Each volume features a certain degree of trance motifs and usually an even greater degree of progressive house sounds with the occasional inclusion of other musical styles. Dave Seaman's Global Underground: Buenos Aires contribution stands alongside the best volumes in this lengthy series of double CDs that delicately handle the balance between the emotive extremities of trance and the propulsive...   [ read more ]

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