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DETOX
IsraTrance Senior Member
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Posted : Feb 26, 2008 19:49:38
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Its been almost two years since my last review on this forum but this time i felt i had to review this one because in our days good music is very very rare.
I noticed this compilation on the internet couple of weeks ago and i added it on my buy list since i wasnt sure if my Serbian friends from Liquid & Solid Records had my new address in order to send me a promo like they always do.
Thankfully their distributor has my address and today i was very happy to receive a small package with this gem inside.
So lets see whats inside.
TRACKLIST
01.Eat Static-Hollow Earth
02.Shanti-In The Wormhole
03.Wizzy Noise & Jaia-Crystal Noise (Wizzy Noise Remix)
04.Prosper-Thinking About You
05.Shanti & Bushman-Kosher Beats
06.Elec3-Sprite
07.Alternative Control-Sapphire
08.Jaia-Exosphere (2007 Remix)
09.Ticon-In Stereo (Even 11 Remix)
REVIEW
The opening track by Eat Static is a good one in both terms of production and ideas,typical psychedelic Eat Static style which in my humble opinion although not something really special is a real pleasure to listen to.Good one but those vocals were a little bit too repetitive.
Next we got a new Shanti tune.I always was a big fan of Shanti and his unique style,especially the kicks he uses,and this tune is no exception,very nice and original track which at the same time is groovy and danceable.Good tribal work also.Shanti delivers as usual here.
The greek masters Wizzy Noise follow with a remix to an older collaboration track between then and Jaia which was also released on the debut compilation by Liquid & Solid.Wizzy madness with crazy basslines and fx all around plus amazing tribal rythms in the backround.The melodies and the atmosphere in this one are just great.Very good track as usual from the wizzy boys which for me are among the top producers ever in this scene.The last minute of the track is just state of the art work.Was waiting for this remix for a long time.
New tune by my good friend Prosper and another gem in this compilation although his sound might sound a little bit too mainstream to the hardcore psytrance fans.Not to me though because i simply love this magnificent blend of psytrance with european trance melodies and rolling basslines.Great atmosphere in the backround also.Very good and euphoric track.Keep it up mate and speak soon 
Shanti again on the decks with a collaboration tune along with Bushman named Kosher Beats.Sorry but i didnt like this track at all,if you ask me this one was made on a short time just to fill a space in this compilation.I skipped this one really fast,Shanti can do much much better than this.
Elec3 come up next with their tune Sprite.Well this one aint a bad tune but it aint something special either,fast and melodic track but just a decent one in my humble opinion.
Another Serbian act Alternative Control follow with their tune Sapphire.This tune is a real masterpiece up to 4:30 minutes,great rythm,crystal dreamy melodies and hypnotic atmosphere,i just love it BUT after that it seems that the guys run a little bit out of ideas or where rushed to finish the track which became a little bit repetitive.Damn this one could be an all time classic for me but in the middle of it things took a not so good change.Good track which has a bigger potential so i ask from the guys to make a remix fast following the pattern of the first half of the track.Make it more electro guys not more full on pleeeeeaaaaaaaseeeeee.
Oh my god a remix to the legendary exosphere tune by Jaia.This is one of my very favorite morning tunes from my very favorite compilation In My Brain by Xerox released many years ago by Hommega.Great tribute to one of the greatest Jaia tracks ever.Simply fantastic remix which brings back a lot of good memories.Great music the way it should be,Jaia is a true master producer,respect.
Last but not least a remix to Ticon by the side project of Jaia and Silicon Sound named Even 11,a project that i had the honour to feature first on my own label compilations some years ago.Well this remix here is just massive with many minimal and electro influences.This for me is the best track on the whole compilation and what a great way to finish a great cd.Thumbs up for this great track.
Liquid & Solid serve us with one of the best compilations i have heard in the last couple of years,probably the best actually.Keep up the good work brothers.
My favorites are 1,2,3(!),4(!),7,8(!),9(!!!)
Overall Rating 8.5/10
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Nathan
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Posted : Feb 26, 2008 22:38
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good review , Detox
rare comp
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Prosper
Prosper
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Posted : Feb 28, 2008 17:19
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Alternative control
Alternative Control
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Posted : Feb 28, 2008 17:45
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hehe , hi Detox , well thnx for fair and open review ,just no electro from us ! alwyas staying psychedelic , full power. 
I really am proud to see Serbian label + my good old friends to finally put on air this compil. Has been long time since it was done , but at the end what counts is that ppl will be finally able to hear it and enjoy it !
My fav. are ... 2,4,6,8
+ from 4 th one we had to ask for rmx  hehe
All the best Liquid and Solid !
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Alias
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Posted : Feb 28, 2008 19:39
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Nathan
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Posted : Mar 4, 2008 12:05
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D.vision
Freedom Fighters
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Posted : Mar 8, 2008 08:52
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simply one of the best compilations / cds ive heard in the last 2 years maybe...
i d say my favorites here were the 2 shantis, the ac, the prosper is indeed asking for a rmx like rastko said , the ticon rmx which was also released on tribal vision and the jaia well seems to me ive liked the whole compilation some tracks more than other of course but overall:
Brilliant!!!
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juggler
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Posted : Mar 8, 2008 11:21
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diskonekt
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Posted : Mar 11, 2008 17:56
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On 2008-03-08 08:52, D.vision wrote:
simply one of the best compilations / cds ive heard in the last 2 years maybe...
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+1
Most of the tracks in here are dancefloor burners. It's kind of rare to find a cd with so many good tracks these days. First Shanti track, wizzy remix of crystal noise, Jaia and Even11 tracks are just fantastic 
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Voice of All
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Posted : Apr 29, 2008 23:37
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good music!
best of all i like shanti, prosper and elec3 tracks.
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diskonekt
Fat Data
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Posted : Aug 1, 2009 11:53
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So, anyone knows if Liquid & solid have anything new coming up?
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kurita
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Posted : Aug 1, 2009 13:28
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Just heard it one more time know... perfect one |
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