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Compilation - Positive Prototype -=- Proton Records
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full_on
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Posted : Apr 14, 2005 17:54
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Compilation - Positive Prototype - Proton Records
Finally arrived at my mail box another expected delivery: The debut compilation of the newest Brazillian label Proton Records. http://www.proton-records.com
It has a high tech cover art by Iandub and was mastered in Israel by Yaniv Shulman. The CD is mostly yellow. It's not mentioned anywhere, but I thing it was compiled by the well known DJ Bishop (correct me if I'm wrong).
Cover: http://212.227.206.198/cgi-bin/zoom.cgi?prr1cd001_b.jpg:CDs/prr/prr1cd001.html:;
I really miss a cd sleeve here. There's no mention to track times anywhere, but inside the folder we can find the bpm for each track (which I folded in another way, to make it easier to find track's bpms).
Track List:
01. Miracle - The Beginning 140 bpm
02. Alternative Control - Positive Prototype 140 ppm
03. Pop Stream & Elastic - Frost 145 bpm
04. Aquatica - Discotech 146 bpm
05. Zen Mechanics - Evolver 145 bpm
06. Eskimo & Substance - Enough is enough 148 bpm
07. Inner Action - Rolling 145 bpm
08. Z Machine - Killer Machine 145 bpm
09. 2 HI - Bad Azz 143 bpm
10. X-Noize - Daylight Hallucinations 145 bpm
Let's see what we've got here, track by track:
01. Miracle - The Beginning --> Miracle is Bishop and Sesto Matan (Gataka & Sesto Sento). This track with lower bpm fits well the start of this compilation, it has a mix of groove and power  , some strange breaks, nice melodies and a good dose of psychedelic effects and distorted samples, I like it.
02. Alternative Control - Positive Prototype --> This track gave the name to the album (or maybe the album gave the name to the track? Who will ever know...  ). It starts in a melodic way and develop into something more psychedelic and even energetic, in spite of the low bpm. Good track.
03. Pop Stream & Elastic - Frost --> This track has a sample that I don't understand, please someone help me (all I understand is "Water... Lock me now... Touch the sky". Another track, higher bpm, steady flow and great melodies and build up to end it. I'll try it on my next party's dance floor.
04. Aquatica - Discotech --> Starting with a long intro, this piece of psychedelic perfection really makes me smile... Very good bass work here, also one breaks in the middle are good to dance. One of my favorites here. 
05. Zen Mechanics - Evolver --> This track starts with an amazing distorted sample: "All eternity is our playground". I loved this sample, combines perfectly with the track name. It's a joyful track to dance, packed with nice synths and a fierce kick. Another favorite. 
06. Eskimo & Substance - Enough is Enough --> This is the faster track in this release, a good work, I really like it until the last two minutes, when I feel something is missing.
07. Inner Action - Rolling --> We are steadly rolling with this track...  Seems like it never ends! I like it, kinda hypnotic but always building up. Not a doubt it works on dance floor like Nutella in a slice of bread.
08. Z Machine - Killer Machine --> Starting with the sample: "Killer Machine", what I like the most in this track is the sound at 1:06... Makes me trip! This track has a nice atmosphere! Another favorite. 
09. 2 HI - Bad Azz --> 2 Hi is Daniel Costa (Vibra) and Marcelo V.O.R., two pioneers on the Brazilian psytrance scene. This track has a lower bpm and is a darker atmosphere when compared to the others, but is no worse. Evolves smoothly and groovily (these words exist?  ). Good track. 
10. X-Noize - Daylight Hallucinations --> Ending the album is this track, which has samples from the movie Donnie Darko: "...Daylight Hallucination..." and "I know this is gonna sound kind of weird, but... Do you know anything about... time travel?". Good samples (and movie), but this track is not my style.
This debut is the shout from Proton Records to the world: "Beware, we arrived!". Carefully worked tracks, high production level, some well known artists and some newcomers as well, everything sounds far above average. Proton's debut leaves behind some older labels in terms of quality, number of good and useful track per album and time of music per album. 
The total time is around 74 minutes, which leave us with 6 empty minutes, but since we got 10 good tracks and no album fillers, I think it's really a good deal. 
Verdict: 8.5/10. What could be better is that it could have a sleeve with track names and BPMs. I bet next Proton release will have it.
Favorites: 3, 4(!!), 5(!!), 8 (!!), 9.
Worth buying! Buy it here:
http://www.psyshop.com/shop/CDs/prr/prr1cd001.html
http://www.saikosounds.com/japanese/display_release.asp?id=4575
http://www.soundshop.com.br/produtosdetalhes_faixas.asp?ProdutoID=7483
Respect!
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...Dance like nobody's watching...
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groovypato
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Posted : Apr 14, 2005 19:34
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What can I say ? hmm...
Proton records is comming to get ya´ll !!!
This release really shows what they´re here for.
Very well build tracks, a compilation that really has some progression. IMO it starts well, grows yet better, and ends nicelly! Really enjoyable to listen at home, and tracks like 2, 3, 4, 6 and 8 will work very well at the dancefloor.
Yes, it´s a must have!
congrats to proton crew, keep it up!
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Posted : Apr 14, 2005 23:23
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Yeahh full_on I like your reviews , this compilation is really good stuff. I really like tracks 3 , 4 (the best for me) , 5 , 6 , 8 , 9 (nice bassline) . I really enjoy this compilation , good work from proton , keep it up guys !
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wsantos
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Posted : Apr 15, 2005 01:04
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very nice review full_on !
i like so much the style of pop stream and aquatica's tracks.
I didn't hear yet this comp... but i'll try to buy soon!
good luck proton recs
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Sr.Lancelot
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Posted : Apr 19, 2005 17:01
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i hv onli one thing to say , buy it !!!!!!!!!!! |
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Posted : Apr 20, 2005 17:54
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Very nice piece of work!!
Tracks 3, 4 and 7 I liked the best!! But the hole album is a great full-on piece!!
Congratulations to Bishop, and to the Proton crew... keep up the good work!!
b00m
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Posted : Apr 21, 2005 03:16
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Great review!!
I really was impressed with Alternative Control in this track!
And hope that Miracle release more tracks! |
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Posted : Apr 23, 2005 04:29
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This album is killer!
Full On morning groove in my opinion!
hehe....my preferences is:
1.Alternative Control - Positive Prototype
2.Miracle - The Beginning
3.Inner Action - Rolling
See you guys!
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Proton Records
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Posted : Apr 23, 2005 10:07
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Thanks for the good feedback!  |
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Posted : Apr 26, 2005 00:38
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uiiii aiai the xplozion "crokante" auhuauhahu
booom proton this comp rock big times hueuhehe
xavalllllllll q tal???
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Posted : Apr 27, 2005 01:09
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Great !!! |
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Guto Franklin
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Posted : Apr 27, 2005 21:01
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man....... the hole cd is a blast!!!!!!!
tracks 3 and 4 are my favority pieces !!!
pop stream is a blast!!!
aquatica is going to be massive ... it just needs a bass power up !!! hehehehe
good work Luciano and Bishop !!!
BooM PRoton
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chicchan03
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Posted : Apr 28, 2005 23:32
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i only heard the tracks number 8 and number 10,, killer,, need more...
nice one
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Posted : Apr 29, 2005 00:56
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congratulations bishop!!!!!! nice selection of tracks ,the best ones are eskimo vs substance , and 2HI.those ones are really nice.....
Boom Shiva!!!!! |
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Nygma
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Posted : Apr 30, 2005 21:47
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hmm, i sense a very strong brazil supportive presence here, all these groovy and tolerant vibes. hihihi, i wonder why... must be the all year sun exposure!
This was the exact same impression i got after listening to this well-crafted compilation. very groovadelic tracks, most of em with satisfying basslines perfect for tropical sessions. outstanding track for me is pop stream... damn, damn, damn, hope more stuff like this from him coming soon.
Great work bishop, may proton records bless us with more great releases in the future. Here in swiss we don't have beautiful beaches to party like in brazil, but positive prototype substitutes for this....
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