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.:. Reflexions - Luna Spice Album.:.
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Proggy Groove
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Posted : Jun 30, 2004 10:04
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Sub machine comes with their first release from Lunaspice,
After a long work and sound experiences they are ready to present their new definition of trance, a perfect mix between fat groovy rythm with power full psychedelic sounds and deep atmosphere, a blast for the dancefloor, please attach your seat belt, and get ready for an intence trip into their magic world...
Tracklisting :
1. Tixaan
2. Wind stream
3. Cobalt cocoon
4. Deep diving
5. C serpent
6. Reflexion
7. Time pipe
8. Dreaming or awake
All infos : www.submachine-rec.com
contact@submachine-rec.com
Well, its hard to describe exactly why and what you like a released .. specialy in english ! 
So, honesty, this album, it's one of the best that i heard for this summer at this time ! Its totally that I like in progressive music !!
I prefere speak about this album in general, that describe all, track by track, its a operation little chirurgical for me !!
Powerfuuuuuuull bass line, deep sound and melodies, and for sure .. lot of groove in this album !!!!
Its great to heard some divers tracks, where the war arrived on the dance floor with Cobalt Cocoon, or Time Pipe !
Or groovy warm with Cosmic Serpent or Tixan .. all that with a Fucking good production !!!!!! in one word ! I LIKE IT !!!
My favourite track : 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 -7
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olivier
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Posted : Jul 16, 2004 17:43
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wooooww !!!!
amazing debut album !!!
totally mindblowing progressive psychedelic trance !!
the whole album is just perfect !
there is no bad track here, but only smashing progressive !
my favourite here is without any doubt "deep diving" , mamamiaaa this track just rocks big time 
the luna boys left their too minimalistic style for a new very groovy and powerfull style , with more synthlines , more tribal grooves with a very good sound production
i'm hardly waiting their new releases and this album is for sure a must have and one of my fav albums this year with freq & atmos 
respect to the luna boyz and the sub crew!!! |
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Banel
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Posted : Jul 20, 2004 11:28
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Hey Guys, this cd comes higly recommended...I play 2 & 6 in my sets everytime at the moment...Nice album ..Fat style..exellent trance music in the deep end
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Basilisk
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Posted : Aug 5, 2004 23:45
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Solid dark progressive work from France... never was a Luna Spice fan til I picked this up. Huge echoing drumwork, fat tribal grooves, atmosphere... highlights: Deep Diving, Reflexion, Time Pipe. Recommended for the prog crowd.
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yossi
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Posted : Aug 6, 2004 10:45
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C serpent is one of the kulst trance tunes i`ve heard lately 
very nice album for sure.
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pr0fane
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Posted : Aug 9, 2004 23:02
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tokyoeye
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Posted : Aug 12, 2004 12:04
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a really intelligent music....like reflexion maybe 
It's a pleasure that listen an album which pretty color and history tracks
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Insomniac
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Posted : Oct 12, 2004 18:08
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I got this album a couple of days ago and i loved it, this dark proggy is very good, i liked all the traks.
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Basilisk
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Here's my detailed review after many listens... posted since there hasn't been so much activity on this thread this album deserves more attention...
Lunaspice - Reflexion [Sub Machine 2004] CD
Reflexion is the debut album from Lunaspice, a deep progressive offering from Sub Machine Records out of France. I've not really enjoyed any singles from this artist prior to stumbling upon this album, so I was quite ecstatic to discover how good it really is. Here's what I thought of it...
Tixaan involves the listener from the beginning with a relaxed progressive offering. Finely processed percussion remains detailed yet not overbearing, subtle changes in rhythm keeping the beat sublime. The atmosphere is developed on many levels from the background hums to mid-range pulsations and higher ethereal sweeps. There is a soothing groove here, wrapped in layers of silky synthwork, an occasional insertion of robotic vox. A nice opener for this album, and a clear sign of things to come.
Wind Stream picks up the pace with some snappy percussion and a bottom-heavy tribal groove. The atmosphere is once-again deep and developed, full of subtle sweeps and returns. Some psychedelic effects have entered the fray here, bubbling and snarling their way into the mix. Additional character comes from some heavily processed vocal samples, melted into key sequences, alongside a growling noise that emerges from the bass levels. All elements are held in balance, resulting in a high-quality deep progressive song.
Cobalt Cocoon expands the tempo a touch with a more involved groove, still laced with tribal textures. Atmosphere is excellent once again, full of rich detail. The effects in the first drive rise and swirl with delicate luxury, an apt preview of the the second drive following the lengthly intermission. The break half-way through introduces some new elements... the first audible sample of the album is heard: "hey guys, I'm close to the mantle-core interface - where are you?" Over the next two minutes the song slowly develops again, through atmosphere and reverberating tribal drums, to a thick return full of sound texture. Small precise melodies lurk in the many diverse layers that sweep through the song here, each in their own place, and audible without difficulty. In the outro another sample fittingly appears: "wrapped in a cobalt cocoon, 700 miles under the surface of the Earth"... more excellent material here, and I'm especially appreciative of the extensive layering used through-out this particular track.
Deep Diving opens with a dark breath and some cinematic chords, creating an enchanting and mystical mood. Snappy percussion appears with a bass line and soon the beat kicks. Long, drawn-out sweeps proliferate as the dark breath continues to curl majestically through the groove. Tribal toms push the beat on as existing elements develop and new ones make their appearance. Each shimmering sound has its place, each tension building moment raising the energy a step beyond. Near the halfway mark some lush tones emerge, possessing something of a Scandinavian quality to them. These casual chord strikes signify a shift in direction towards a more spacious open-air feeling, despite the dark breath still upon us. Into the sixth minute the beat is slowly stripped back, leaving a wide open soundscape punctuated by the snap of tribal percussion and the wistful rise and fade of enchanting atmospheric sweeps. Just as the ethereal medley sublimely fades, into the deep abyss, the whole beat structure returns for a final run. It should be no surprise that I really enjoy this particular song, it's one of the highlights of the album for me!
C-Serpent builds a groove on more mechanical elements - punchier kick, grinding percussion, throbbing bass. The atmosphere found here is slightly darker in character, relying on sweeps and some vaguely industrial elements to set the mood. Plenty of effects on a few key percussive rushes, reverb all over the place. The style is what I think of as tech noir, similar in mood (if not style) to some songs from Tetraktys. I don't rate this one highly but nor is it a bad song - it will certainly appeal to those who have a greater degree of interest in the minimal style than I do.
Reflexion opens with a lengthly intro featuring a few hints of melody and a smattering of big tribal toms and delicate percussion. Once the fire is lit the bass flows outward and the song picks up a hypnotic quality. The atmosphere becomes rich with detail as with all the songs on this album, huge synthetic sweeps that flow into one another and build consecutively. Just after the half-way mark the big tribal toms smash their way in, backed by subtle chord strikes, sinking the melodic elements of the sequence into the percussive strata. Soon those synthetic elements are back with a few more atmospheric hooks thrown into the mix, and the song churns forward. A smooth effort which should evoke a good response.
Time Pipe is another big highlight from this album... an enourmous amount of low-end bassy groove drives the song while the percussion clatters and shakes on multiple levels. Layers evolve rapidly in this one, with mid-range synth stabs, detailed psychedelic effects, and atmosphere developing in no time. A short melancholy vocal appears, soon to grow and evolve into a motivating force for the flow and mood of the song. Rich and detailed melodies emerge as all elements work in synchronicity with the coruscating choir sound, and half-way through the song reaches a cyclic breakdown. Beats are filtered and supressed, spiral out into the void, and then return in full force to let that thick bassy groove take charge. Atmospheres develop for a while, giving the mood a chance to develop towards a sense of heightened expectation. Another small break with the same methodology as before, and then the melancholy sequences return in a sublime and emotional fashion. There are a wide variety of elements and sounds used in this song, and they all find their time and place for a return in this last sequence before the track fades out with a spacious finale. This is a fantastic song, another highlight!
Dreaming or Awake is the obligatory chill-out finale... luckily this one is composed with the same level of quality you find across this album. Lush atmosphere, deep bassy beats, light melodies and surging harmonies all combine to make a very sweet song. Excellent piece of music, perfect to finish this album.
Overall, this is one premium piece of progressive-psychedelic trance. Lunaspice has successfully forged a great debut album here, rich in detail and sound quality, eminently listenable from start to finish. Deep Diving and Time Pipe are my clear favourites from this album, but all songs found on here are good. This is a progressive album I widely recommend!
9/10
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Acidhive
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Posted : Dec 7, 2004 23:14
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Really good stuff. Listen to what I'm saying people and get some cash and start ordering this progressive gem. Really, it has it all. Nice progressive pumping tracks and a nice dreamy ambient finisher. What more could you ask for? Sound quality? Good production? This album has all of it. It just oozes quality and is a lot unlike their earlier releases, which were a bit bland sometimes. But don't let those releases fool you. This is a pure classic and nothing else. Worth the money, believe me.
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Steve Sai
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Posted : Dec 8, 2004 00:45
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Very nice debut release!!
I like a lot this kind of deep & dark progressive...
My favourites: Cobalt Cocoon(3), Deep Diving (4)..
Thanks Guys
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Posted : Dec 8, 2004 19:39
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Posted : Dec 8, 2004 20:02
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Lunaspice rock the floor ... i saw them live one month ago ... : yéééhaaa so deep !
it's not usual progi .. i love them cause they add a loot of nice wide atmosphere in their tracks ... more more more  )
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masa hiko
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Posted : Jan 10, 2005 21:36
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Yes, this album just rocks the floor. Really amazing beat and soothing atmosphere background, for example 4) Deep diving, what a track. And yes, it is considered among my favs of prog music. Get this album, its worth every piece. |
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Acidhive
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Posted : Jul 28, 2005 21:44
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Just need to stress the fact that most shops still sell this one, so if you haven't got it already, grab your chance now. It's worth it. Especially if you liked their last release on Set:5 from Iboga. This album is in the same style.
"Subconscious unravels at the point of death, and all time it has known erupts into a moment. As death extinguishes us, so we become it."
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