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Wizack Twizack - Dead End
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Trance2MoveU
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Artist: Wizack Twizack
Title: Dead End
Label: Namaha Records
Release: June, 2008
1. Intro (0:36)
2. Welcome To Knutby (7:38)
3. Intelligent (7:58)
4. Multi Pressure (7:11)
5. Lucky Strike (7:15)
6. Hide The Gold (7:21)
7. Reduced Signal (7:14)
8. Purple Haze (6:48)
9. The Explorer (7:54)
10. Stereo Sushi (7:32)
11. Razors And Ice cream (7:26)
Wizack Twizack is Tommy Axelsson from Sweden. He released his debut Behind the Trees in 2005 and I can remember thinking this guy has a vivid imagination. I think it would be fair to say his music tends to be towards the darker side of trance as he has released a lot of tracks on plenty of compilations. I always found his tracks to be very deep and look forward to hearing this disc. The cover is pretty cool. A rainbow bridge (Norse mythology the Bifrost bridge leads from Midgard (land of mortals) to Asgard (home of the Gods)) leads to an unknown planet which is a dead end. I like it. So let's see what the tracks say.
Intro- This is just that, an intro. A synthesized voice (like the one from the zombies in the movie Evil Dead) speaks of drugs, I believe, and it sounds pretty evil.
Welcome To Knutby- The piano melody moves with speed over the machine gun bass line. That evil voice comes back, and I still can't make out what it says. The track rises and falls as effects give me a feeling of uncertainty. The melody is warped and keeps the tone dark. A twisted lead spills over, as the another synth joins in to continue the ride. As the piano melody returns, yet another lead chimes in and while it isn't in the same key, it adds to the creepiness of the track. Pretty cool.
Intelligent- "Most science fiction of the day predicted a future that was more civilized and more intelligent. But as time went on, things seemed to be heading in the opposite direction. A dumbing down. How did this happen? Evolution does not necessary reward intelligence." Cool sample heralds the bass line and is that a goa type melody? I think so. So I venture from the forest and into the sunshine. But something is wrong. The sun burns my skin, as leads wrap themselves around me, cutting and tightening with each movement. I manage to escape briefly, and retreat into the forest. More synths chase me deeper into the thicket, and I am still on edge. A minor key lead straight from the darkest forest toys with me as the sunshine is now a distant melody.  I would call this twilight psy with a hint of goa. Great track!
Multi Pressure- Wailing winds float forlornly over a hyper and aggressive bass line that spawns a nimble lead. Other distorted leads join in, trying to pull me down. Groove factor high, I am bombarded with sticky acid. The break is an illusion as a wildly twisting lead whips with a frenzy, and is backed up by supporting synths. The percussive element adds to the funkiness and I am bouncing! As the track rises, another piano melody tries to cut through the thick, distorted synth line. Very psychedelic, as the track takes an even more ominous tone as it ends. Great track! 
Lucky Strike- "Outside the village there is a swamp. A vast area of blue green mudfields. There are rumors that say the bayou is full of strange beings that hide in the mudpools. People call them the Swamp People because they never leave the swamplands." In no time I am assaulted by acidic leads and a thunderous kick. Very groovy!  with quick, imaginative breaks. more leads jump in to add to my growing taste for evil. The leads become so sticky, so hot, that I cannot get near. The track speeds up right into a sample about the swamp people. Nobody ever sees them, but sometimes you can hear them gathering by the shore. This track descends into a dark themed madness but remains groovy. Good track!
Hide The Gold- Whirling leads whiz past my ears as the kick hammers forward. Dark, with a sample about the dark arts. Hmmm, I have heard that in a track before. As a female chants for release, alien leads swarm, covering all aspects of light. A lead near the end gets mangled, as the aliens return. This is pure power with no hope for escape. Pretty good track!
Reduced Signal- "I don't know. Most people want to die in their sleep I suppose. Never know what happened. I prefer to know in advance." The distorted voice sample walks above the hammering bass line as a metallic lead rages onward. It is soon joined by more ear piercing, scratchy leads. At the break, the beat drops out, but then kinda rises as it seems to get filtered. The madness continues making this a very dark track. Kinda boring for me, with no real melody to focus on.
Purple Haze- Marijuana theme song! The dark bass line thumps underneath a far away voice that comes in and out. When the leads come in (and there are many) it gets kinda crazy. Then the melody fights forward and takes control with effects flying all over the place. Good groove at this point, that's for sure. Pretty good track!
The Explorer - It is now time to explore with LSD. The beat pumps with scratchy leads making a racket in the background. Another voice sample that is distorted, and the track races on at a very high speed. A very imaginative "quick break" gets me back into the action with a funky lead. The effects sound good with slight splashes of acid here and there. More powerful dark music is what this is.
Stereo Sushi- Effects usher in a bass line as breathy synths exhale, laser washes moving blissfully over the track. Radio frequency effects twist as leads rip all around. Acid, buckets and buckets of acid, are dumped liberally over me, as lasers fire to finish the job. In the background, very faintly you can hear what sounds like machinery being mangled. Even more creepy sounds add to the rhythm and melody making this track so powerful. Great track! 
Razors and Ice Cream- Now normally I would say this combination doesn't mix. This track builds power with more metallic leads and another aggressive bass line. It is true insanity, with acid and leads all vying for the same airspace. The track really takes off after the 2 minute mark a a sinister melody begins to take shape. No chance to catch your breath, with very inventive psuedo breaks as the beat continues to hammer. Another lead shifts to the forefront and Tommy ends with probably the most powerful song on the disc. Awesome track! 
Conclusion: This is a dark and very deep release. With great groove and an innumerable amount of sounds this disc powers its way through you mind. What I've always liked about Tommy's music is that even though it is dark and extremely psychedelic, it stays away from the pitfalls of a lot of dark music that makes it inaccessible to a lot of folks. This disc has melody and a groove that constantly changes. It never becomes monotonous or so loud and abrasive that you have to turn it off. There are a lot of layers to his tracks that give all of them a full feeling. Although only a couple blew me away, this is the type of release that gets better with repeated listens. I will be the first to admit, you have to be in the mood for this type of music. But once you are ready to take the plunge it will treat you to a very nice trip.  Well done. 8.2/10
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Cosmic Tandav
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Posted : Jun 22, 2008 10:35
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good review...
i m also been a big wizack fan and like metnioned above ...this cd is full of night vibes yet melodius and groovy at the same time and offers something which lacks inmost of night music nowadays...
good luck with the album tommy ..im sure it will do quite well...
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Meta-Morphosis
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Posted : Jun 23, 2008 10:30
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Yess a Very Very mystical album, My favourite tracks are
2. Welcome To Knutby (7:38)
3. Intelligent (7:58)
10. Stereo Sushi (7:32 )
11.Razors and Ice Cream -(7:26)
Tommy bhaijaan very good style love this new approach, the melodies are Very good, keep it up.
DEAD END
boom
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Skoll
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Posted : Jun 24, 2008 13:40
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killer album bro =)
i think u got your style togheter cant wait for album nr 3.
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Posted : Jun 24, 2008 15:29
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Indeed Tommy has gone a step further from behind the trees!!
Congrats tommy killer album, a very well produced psy album bro 
Thank you Tommy and Namaha for the killer CD
Bom
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Wizack Twizack
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Posted : Jun 26, 2008 12:04
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On 2008-06-21 21:19:27, Trance2MoveU wrote:
Welcome To Knutby- The piano melody moves with speed over the machine gun bass line. That evil voice comes back, and I still can't make out what it says.
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hehe its in swedish, so i guess its kinda hard to understand what she's sayin, also its not that good quality of the sample. Its sampled from a court.
thanks for the nice review man and for the nice words! hope ya'll like it!
bOm..
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Posted : Jun 29, 2008 20:39
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good album u made Wizack..congratz. |
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Elad
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Posted : Jun 30, 2008 15:16
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great stuff here
very good fullon night style not evil dark but beautifull melancolic melodies that makes you dive into your own trip very smoothly
very good work wizzack!
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Namaha Recs
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Posted : Jul 1, 2008 07:48
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Thank you for your wishes Glad you guys enjoyed the musika, big thanks to Trance2MoveU for the review!
Here is another review, which can be found here http://www.triskelemanagement.com/promotion/wizack/ along with track samples. And here it is..
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Wizack Twizack- Namaha Records - Released June 13th 2008
When you combine the sheer amount of talent and experience of an artist as notorious around the globe as Wizack Twizack with the extensive connecting power and history of a label such as Namaha, nothing less can be expected but a volatile solution of dark, full-on musical mayhem guaranteed to raise both neck hairs and pulses. Wizack's latest album, "Dead End" does all that and more, with ten of the most deliciously arranged psy-trance tracks this year will have to offer. With this much power and knowledge to speak for Wizack's impressive and masterfully stimulating music, it's more than a safe bet that this amazing album will be rocking the rotations and churning crowds across the planet not only throughout the season but far into the future temporal cycles of dark psychedelic trance dance pandemonium!
Track By Track:
Welcome To Knutby
Powerfully futuristic vocals mesh with lilting piano riffs according to a bass-laden full on trance beat you can really appreciate. Squishy squelches and haunting pad melodies smear the sound scape as this album's maiden track sinks you into an enthusiastic groove. Cutting edge sounds and masterful arrangement make this one a true dust kicker.
Intelligent
Wizack's old-school influenced piece takes us on an in-your-face safari into the future of Ajuna's past. Acid riffs and eerie string pads summon alien energies and give your feet senses of weightlessness and altered gravitational states. Aggressive percussion aligns with cerebrally stunning synth work in a dizzying array of psychedelic sound waves.
Multi Pressure
Wizack takes the bass to all new levels of low-end frequencies, causing seismic disturbances which awaken nighttime phantoms of dissonant aural amplitudes. Bit-crushed melody and effects-contorted layers work your brain over with the vigor of an army of aerobics instructors. This transitional track turns to the shadows, perfect for peak-energy building.
Lucky Strike
Continuing with the residual dark energies of its predecessor, "Lucky" is a glitchy, corrosive rocker featuring killer moments of audio entropy and rearrangement. Coast along the mean, punchy bass up to the highest acid-etched lead frequencies in this sonic roller coaster. Wizack builds every sound layer towards twisted levels of tension and release.
Hide The Gold
From the very get-go, this track unfolds with the ego-pummeling precision of an alien mother ship preparing its malevolent sonic assault. Juicy synths and electric sound effects inundate your synapses with commands of bipedal dance floor expression. Not a moment of sound is wasted, with only brief pauses for well-deserved second winds.
Reduced Signal
With a bass beat that chugs along like a locomotive, "Signal" meanders down an erratic array of glitchy sounds and twisted arpeggios which ride the pitch spectrums like a swing set. Chunky tribal drum patterns quantify chaotic arrangements of specially designed digital waves geared specifically towards maximum neural tittilation.
Purple Haze
An apt name for a track that throws your perceptions wildly into the unknown. With bass and drums this thick, you feet can focus on nothing else. Each progression takes you further down a balmy road of sound draped by haunting, creaky synth layers and acid-etched leads so hot that faces melt like wax candles in their presence.
The Explorer
Wizack's mastery of his instruments really comes into play here. This track paints a vivid atmosphere of dark desires tucked away underneath moonless skies. Hair-raising noises of indescribable dimensions inundate your ears get you out of your seat. An excellent key-riding tension and release track that stays fresh and changes with every sound in motion.
Stereo Sushi
Just when you think these sounds couldn't get any more sultry and sordid, Wizack oars out brain-drenching psychedelia by the bucket load. Its molecular tentacles wend their way into your psyche and prompt you into frenzied dance with the ease and dexterity of a puppet master. This one is quite the full-on thumper that hits as hard as a truck.
Razors and Ice Cream
This disturbingly titled track lives up to its name. Reverbed mechanical clangs, a menacing bass line, and echoed comets of digital contortions bounce around the sound sphere and indie your cranium like flippers on a Jungian pinball. This nighttime peak energy track cremates your ego as your fight and flight dance floor animal instincts take over.
Album Review written by Triskele Management
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Pip
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Posted : Jul 1, 2008 21:51
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Good Luck with the new album! grabben..
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Posted : Jul 2, 2008 01:03
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some good tunes..really liked your new album..!
good Vibes!  |
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Posted : Jul 4, 2008 20:48
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Can't wait to watch Wizack Twizack at Orb..!
Great energy! |
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Black Cat
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Posted : Jul 10, 2008 15:05
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Nice one!
All the best!
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Wizack Twizack
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