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VA - Pump Fiction >> compiled by Mechanix
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full_on
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VA - Pump Fiction -=- Yage Records - Feb. 2006
Pump Fiction is the second release of the Swedish label Yage Records.
It's compiled by Mechanix (Eldad), a well known artist from Israel, that released his debut album three years ago and is being releasing his characteristic tunes on many labels.
Eldad choose the name of this compilation and spend a lot of time selecting the tracks for this compilation, a process that took more than 6 months.
The mastering was made by Tim Schuldt and sounds good.
The cover shows sort of a woman into astral projection, interesting drawing by Diffus.
Cover: http://212.227.206.198/cgi-bin/zoom.cgi?yag1cd002_b.jpg:CDs/yag/yag1cd002.html:;
Track List:
01. Mechanix - Pump Fiction - 146 (6:59)
02. Xerox & Illumination - High Fever - 144 (6:55)
03. Neuromotor - Children in the Dark - 145 (7:27)
04. Hyper Frequencies - Rhythms of Peace - 145 (8:27)
05. Damage - Sweet Suffering - 148 (7:11)
06. Mechanix - No Doubt - 146 (7:07)
07. Toxic - Serious Damage - 146 (6:52)
08. Rabdom L - Thermal Dispute - 144 (6:40)
09. U Men - Retro Punk - 143 (6:08)
Let the party begin:
01. Mechanix - Pump Fiction --> Eldad begins his compilation with one of his own tracks. Not another full on track, a real trademark track, carefully worked, the way the different synths mix together is perfect. Exceptional track, one of his best tunes to date.  Signed with another of his meaningful samples:
“I woke up some morning and thought:
- Aaahhhh, I'm no longer destroyer!
I'm a mean of resurrection...”
I can say this is night music the way I enjoy it, well crafted and not too noisy, powerful without the need for guitars or excessive distorted synths. Excellent track. 
02. Xerox & Illumination - High Fever --> What we have next? Nothing less than Xerox & Illumination, which needs no introduction. This is a bit more night oriented than the usual XI music, the bass is pumping, and there are many layers of effects and synths.
The music got that involving atmosphere (like in 7 days) that makes me dance, and the different bass line was a very fortunate choice. This works on the dance floor, very good track. 
03. Neuromotor - Children in the Dark --> Neuromotor (Frederic Talaa) is another established name in the night scene, he is well-known for producing energetic tracks, but this one is a bit different. I really like the way this track develops, it is always adding something new, the music flow in the right direction and very important: not too noisy. To me it has nice psychedelic elements and atmosphere, and is one of the best tracks on the Neuromotor - Bloody Reality album released on Acidance Records. But wait, it is not the same version, it's sort of a remix... I think maybe it could have an ending a little more energetic, but maybe that was exactly what Fred didn't want.  Good track. 
04. Hyper Frequencies - Rhythms of Peace --> It begins with sort of a chanting, and is a steadier track... There is a sample: "I have a dream..." I hear some distorted synths that throw me against the wall... Good effects, liked the discreet hypnotic touch, but it seems something is missing here.
05. Damage - Sweet Suffering --> In the beginning there was a sample. And God said: "Let there be bassline". And there was a bass line, a fat bass line. And God the saw that the bass line was good, and made a crazy bass line.  Sorry, couldn't hold myself I loved the sample:
"I'm sure God has its tricks...
He could get in and out in places no one else can...
Into your mind..."
And right after: "The suffering... The sweet suffering...". Damage is Deon from Cape Town. I didn't like his debut album, but sometimes I enjoy his tracks on compilations. And sure we got something crazier here, this is the faster track hewer (148bpm), and it broke the sequence adding something stronger to our trip. Impossible not to dance while those synths pierce my brain, I hope God is not there. Extraordinary track. 
06. Mechanix - No Doubt --> Eldad take control of our journey again, at 146 bpm, a good follow up for the earthquake Damage. It's another steady track, with interesting sound games, Mechanix style. Very polished and psychedelic track, it seems to never end, just keeps growing and growing, but never gets too noisy. It sure makes me dance, another favorite. 
07. Toxic - Serious Damage --> This track is a nice follow up to the previous one. Same bpm, and it also has some nice sound games. It's an interesting track, not repetitive, it has many different melodies and even some melody notes on it. Well placed sample: "Feel the power of God!" It is a relentless track, surely works on the dance floor.
08. Rabdom L - Thermal Dispute --> I must confess I never heard Rabdom L music before. The bass is intense, not powerful, but involving. There are some synth notes creating an atmosphere and when I least expect the track is pumping... Sample I can’t understand. Sounds like it works well on the dance floor, I'll keep an eye on this project.
09. U Men - Retro Punk --> It begins with kind of a rhyme:
"I'm here to tell the story,
The story that has to be told,
I’m here to uncover the glory,
The glory of the old gold.
What is old got new again,
And what is new will soon be old…
And remember: everything you hear is real, it began in the future..."
"Open your mind for the forth dimension. Close your eyes and concentrate. The only thing you hear is my voice..."
I like this sample, nice way to start. This is the slowest and shorter track here, and a nice track to close the album, in fact the last three tracks have some points in common, giving it a nice feeling for home listening.
This is a solid compilation. Did I said solid? I should have said MASSIVE, I liked most of the tracks and some of the stuff here is high above average.
Verdict: 8/10. It could have one more track or a remix, but other than that it is an excellent night album. 
Recommendation: I recommend this release for anyone who like more "clean" and polished night music. And the best is that it is different from the usual “dark stuff”, specially the Mechanix tracks, with his techno touch and a high production level. If you’re looking for some well crafted gems for the night you can stop looking and do yourself a favor, buy it. 
Favorites: 1(!!), 2(!), 3, 5(!!), 6(!), 7(!), 8.
Check it: http://www.isratrance.com/www/reviews/show_review_details.php?show=822
Buy it here:
http://www.saikosounds.com/english/display_release.asp?id=5476
http://www.beatspace.com/dettagli/dettaglio.asp?id=2405
http://www.psyshop.com/shop/CDs/yag/yag1cd002.html
Respect!
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...Be gentle with the earth...
...Dance like nobody's watching...
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...I don't mind not going to Heaven, as long as they've got Coffee in Hell... |
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Moonsun
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Posted : Feb 18, 2006 03:06
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realy nice work ,i heard it ,it was good,all the best my friends |
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*Karma Cola*
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Posted : Feb 18, 2006 07:21
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Great review man. Im sold.
~*** You can tell By the way i use my walk, Im a woman's man, No time to Talk***~ |
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Shaqattack
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Posted : Feb 18, 2006 16:21
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hehe some people possess the power to change my opinion....
u jes did...!
nice review
peacE |
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frederick
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Posted : Feb 19, 2006 04:11
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very nice compilation made of by my deep friend eldad ...i play it everyweek end and like the production and the direction of the music style from everyone there .
good luck my friend |
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Zimon Post Forced
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Posted : Feb 19, 2006 05:27
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well... only listend to the samples on saiko... imo this sound more like hard dance, at least i can't find anything psychedlic in it, just squishs and blips, we have already heard 1000 of times...
Probably works good on the dancefloor though... |
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Acidhive
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Posted : Feb 19, 2006 15:56
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On 2006-02-19 04:11, frederick wrote:
and I like the production and the direction of the music style from everyone there .
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Especially yourself?? How about that, some shameless self-promotion ... 
Anyway, danceable stuff that's for sure. But is it really good? Nope. Danceable does not mean good music per se. Most of the songs on this are standard and feature massive repetetive basslines and no distinctive melodies at all (unless you call random synth farts and squelches melodies). It might work good on the dancefloor, but for home listening this can be missed. In my ears this is a standard release.
"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."
[Esoteric: Subconscious Dissolution Into The Continuum] |
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Posted : Feb 21, 2006 01:37
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hi there....
this is a great compilation with some killer tracks which i will definitly love to play out in my dj-set. already spinned some of the tracks, and they work very good on the floor.
mechanix is a great guy, wish him and yage all the best..
biggest smiles,
christer [shiva space technology, mechanik records] |
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technodrome
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Posted : Feb 21, 2006 01:56
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very good compilation eldad has a good taste in music as we seen on this one !!
my fav is Damage - Sweet Suffering !!!
and mechanix -pump fiction!!
peace!!!
next album is coocking!!!! |
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Metatron Productions
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Posted : Feb 21, 2006 04:02
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My favorites is Mechanix - No Doubt , No doubt i will open my set with that track ( this is the beginning .. ) haha
Damage - Sweet Suffering will be sweet on dance floor ! if you like fullon morning you will be suffering for sure
also like 1,2,3,7,8 + tims mastering !
Track 4 have very interesting developing very psy, i dident like the voice sampel in the beginning , but the track is cool !
what i not like in this comp is track 9 , he ( or she , i dont know becose no info on the artists in the booklet) steal from skazi all the samples from fire starter shame on you !
Respect
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NEED FOR SPEED II / COMING IN SPEED OF LIGHT !
THE EARTH IS MOVING ...
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the_dude
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Posted : Feb 22, 2006 00:18
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just got my personal copy of this comp...
(thanx to dear eldad for taking care of this!!)
what can i say..
very touchy cd it is - i like it, no doubt!  
big ups to all friends involved - eldad, deon, fred - hope to see you guys somewhere around soon!
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leandromorales
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Posted : Feb 22, 2006 14:50
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niceee compilation
my favs is
05. Damage - Sweet Suffering - 148 (7:11)
06. Mechanix - No Doubt - 146 (7:07)
07. Toxic - Serious Damage - 146 (6:52)
booomm!!!
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Wizard Lizard
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Posted : Feb 23, 2006 16:12
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Very Nice Compilation well selected by eldad , i enjoyed to listen to the hole tracks there .
waiting for your next one 
the first was a blast |
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Geomagnetic Records
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Posted : Feb 25, 2006 03:12
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Mechanix has compiled a superb compilation! Great taste man! So whats next? now that this is done tell the world what you have in store for them now?
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