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a'damn
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Posted : Jan 8, 2009 02:46:07
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Artist: S.U.N. Project
Album: X Black Album
Record Label: S.U.N. Project Records
S.U.N. Project Website: http://sun-project.de/
Review:
And on the 8th day, God said "Let there be massive riffage in the Psychedelic Trance" and S.U.N. Project were born.
It's hard to believe that S.U.N. Project have been banging their anthemic version of Metal Acid Trance for 13 years and 10 albums. I have always been a fan of the over-the-top energy that builds the S.U.N. Project world and I am so very happy that they have just released their most amazingly fun and exciting album since Macrophage back in 1998.
When I was getting into the world of Goa Trance back in the day, there was no one like S.U.N. Project. They were the originators of high energy acid trance with Megadeth style shredding. I say Megadeth because S.U.N. Project has always seemed to get the backseat treatment in the world of Goa. Which is highly unfair. Kind of. In a way, they are a novelty act. In other ways, they are far beyond novelty. If there were to be a battle between Skazi and S.U.N. Project, the three Germans in S.U.N. Project would annihilate Skazi all over the dance floor.
S.U.N. Project have had a couple of "Big Hits" in the Goa world over the years. Their first was a track called 'Sexdrugs & Acidtrance' which was a banging acid trance track. This is one of their styles of music. High energy acid trance. It rules. Then they have another "Big Hit" called '380 Volt' (yes, I know 'Edge of Time' and 'Dance of the Witches' would have been big and also prior to '380 Volt', however I feel that '380 Volt' is truly the best representation for this example) which is their other style of banging. To achieve this other style, you take out most of the acid lines and replace them with some seriously shredding guitars. The tracks have just as much high energy as the acid trance, only with the addition of guitars. Some people are more into one style than the other, others love both equally. While the newest album has massive guitars all over it, it has a lot of the acid in it as well.
I remember when '380 Volt' was first released on an old M.A.S.H. 12" and it was just too stupid for most people to dig. I got a lot of shit for dropping it at parties because it was . . . well . . . it was '380 Volt' and you need to hear it to understand why the hippies hated it. But then I went to this awesome free outdoor party that summer called Twisted in the Forest and Simon Posford was playing a DeeJay set. And I heard that unmistakable intro, which motivated me to dance some shit up. And then, next thing I knew, other people were starting to appreciate, or at least tolerate, the S.U.N. Project more.
Ever since the beginning, I have heard about the S.U.N. Project live shows. Three guys wearing alien masks. One on midi drums, one on guitar and synth, and the other running synths and the masters. This is an experience that I desire deeply to be a part of. However, as much as I have loved the earlier works of S.U.N. Project, the past few albums haven't moved me much. They felt rehashed and standard. Like they were into their formula and didn't really bring anything new. Sure, each album had a track or two that might be good, but overall they felt lacking. I guess that in some ways this album isn't that different either, but damn, these tracks seem much more stellar than the previous few outings.
Tracks like 'Surprise' and 'Turbo Booster' fucking rule so hard, it is amazing that the Earth has not shattered from the amount of rock within. While Infected Mushroom are getting famous being massive douch-nozzles, S.U.N. Project are keeping it proper and bringing in some Nina Hagen for a couple of guest vocal spots in addition to refining their craft and skill. It feels like they are trying something a bit more complex here, a bit more fresh, but still being completely the same S.U.N. Project that you have always known (and for some, loved). Then, in honor of their 10th album, they toss in a nice remix of 'Dance of the Witches' as a closer.
Overall, if you are a person who either used to really like S.U.N. Project, or are not totally offended by them, this album is very much worth checking out and picking up. If you can't stand the S.U.N. Project, I don't know if this will really change your mind on that, but that is okay. Not everyone can appreciate the brilliance of 3 wasted metal loving acid trance kids wearing alien masks while rocking some midi drums and shredding on the guitar. An experience that would truly make any outdoor sunrise much more massively wonderful.
S.U.N. Project: totally fucking sweet.
xoxox
-A'damn
Rating: 10 out of 10
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aje
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Posted : Jan 8, 2009 18:45
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Noninnyo
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Posted : Jan 9, 2009 20:12
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I very like S.U.N. Project's music from the beginning. To me every album sounds different. Every album tells a different story.
This is truly a masterpiece either. High energy, pumping tracks, great guitar works, alien sounds,.... . A piece of art.
My rate is 10/10 too.
Favorite tracks: ALL  )). But I think Dream Attack is the most for me. |
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echotek1
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Posted : Jan 11, 2009 15:31
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Good luck for the new album guys ,you will
rock any dance floor in the world .
keep rocking
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0hz
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Posted : Jan 13, 2009 13:05
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didnt like it at all....except the guitar riffs.
the guitar riffs sound nice, but everything else is soo boring, nothing new...nothing special... |
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Ah-sid
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Posted : Jan 13, 2009 17:15
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r u guys kidding!!!! this is the worset album ive heard in my 12yrs of psy travel. |
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vasanta
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Posted : Jan 16, 2009 11:28
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Nectarios
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Posted : Jan 16, 2009 11:47
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Didn't like it either. And I love some of SUN Project stuff. "Computer Breath" is one of my all time favourite tunes, but this new LP is not the stuff I am into.
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Addictive Elements
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Posted : Jan 16, 2009 16:38
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i tried the "fav" tracks of some of the israfolk out here....ie surprise,turbo booster and dream attack......none of the "best" in the album worked for me....the guitaring used isnt the most moshpit inspiring ive heard...even for a trance track....only liked the reverbing guitar effect in Surprise.....the psytrance elements in the 3 tracks i heard arent the sort that wants to make u stomp around .....just about average IMO.....note i base my opinion on these 3 tracks only tho....
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psycho-italiano
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Posted : Feb 12, 2009 23:51
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Those guys are simply geniuses !!!
This is best album I’ve ever listened to !
I am listening to it non stop and never got bored…
This album and the album of electric universe “sonic extacy” 2008 , are my best 2 psychedelic trance ever I got to listen to.
All tracks on both albums are structured in a way that keeps the energy flow up and euphoria feelings…its very easy to notice how mega professional they are.
10/10 albums !!!
You are the best guys and lords of the trance!
Love your music!!! You changed my life!!!
Peace
the alien
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frix
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Posted : Feb 14, 2009 18:59
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Just reading that some tracks freaturing nina hagen was the ultimate turn off.
Listening the samples proofed that. |
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Nectarios
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Posted : Feb 15, 2009 15:59
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On 2009-02-14 18:59, frix wrote:
Just reading that some tracks freaturing nina hagen was the ultimate turn off.
Listening the samples proofed that.
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Same here. Nina got on my tits since the old MTV days.
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Basilisk
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Posted : Feb 24, 2009 23:32
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If you like the idea of cheesy vocals and metal guitar riffs in psytrance this album might appeal to you... but I was not able to find anything worth salvaging. Nice try though; at least the group is moving forward in some way.
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Voice of All
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Posted : Mar 21, 2009 11:00
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i like sun project very much but must admit that this album is not good enough to enjoy it. all previous were better even wicked (2005) was better and had more drive though it realy wasnt the best. Nina Hagen didnt add any interest to the release also. i hope that this album would become a reason for guyz to try restructure their music (in it form and content) to break the old fashioned sun project manner and breath new life in project. or maybe they will perform it with brand new side-project. peace & luv.
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Methodic Marble
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Posted : Mar 26, 2009 17:09
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this is problably the best release album from them in a long time...too mutch of chessy voices, but all tracks are good & psy, with some killer guitar riffs
welcome back sun project 
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