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Rating: It has been almost a month since I discovered this site based on free reviews of music albums, films, books, and much more, so I decided to sign up, intrigued, to express my opinion and write some reviews on a bit of everything...
While browsing DeBaser, I noticed the absence of reviews on many albums by even world-famous artists, and I wondered: "Why not fill this gap?".
Today I want to talk about an album, or rather I define it a true masterpiece in the field of Trance music (a genre that we don't pay much attention to in Italy). The album I'm talking about is "Mirage," the latest masterpiece released in 2010 by the DJ who now holds the throne in the official DJ MAG chart, voted entirely by public voting, that's Armin van Buuren.
The ambassador of Trance has produced a true gem for all fans of the genre in question, but also pleasant to hear for everyone's ears; let's start with the description of the various tracks contained:
"Desiderium": introduction to the album featuring Susana, who is no stranger to collaborating on an Armin track, but this one is just the introduction to the first real track;
"Mirage": Here we are with the first masterpiece of the album, a real burst of energy that grows and then explodes towards the end, releasing all the gathered energy in beats that unleash emotions and goosebumps; Rating: 5/5
"This Light Between Us": This track features the participation of English singer Christian Burns (who has already lent his voice to DJs like Tiësto and Benny Benassi). Here the English singer manages to adapt remarkably to the base produced by the Dutch DJ; Rating: 5/5
"Not Giving Up on Love": Here it is, the first single released! With this, Armin tried to introduce Dance pop (perhaps to appeal to a more commercial audience, who knows?), anyway the track is fine, the featuring of Sophie Ellis-Bextor (another British singer) gives the right charge to the track to make it a chart hit; Rating: 4/5
"I Don't Own You": Leaving Dance behind, we return on the path with a Trance background, a track that, in my opinion, appears a bit dark and repetitive, yet it's still loaded and optimal; Rating: 3/5
"Full Focus": Second and last single from "Mirage", this time we got it! It personally reminds me a bit of the old fellow countryman Tiësto in his best times! Rating: 5/5
"Take A Moment": We return to more commercial sounds, it's certainly a good production but doesn't convince me that much; Rating: 3/5
"Feels So Good": Continuing with a track that recalls the previous one, but the voice of Nadia Ali takes it one step higher; Rating: 4/5
"Virtual Friend": Powerful beats make it a song different from the others, Sophie's voice takes a back seat; Rating: 3/5
"Drowning": I would dare say in the "Benassi" style, powerful beats build up before the chorus aided by Laura V. to suddenly conclude and leave room for the next track; Rating: 3/5
"Down to Love": Another masterpiece of Armin, a charged and gritty track! Rating: 5/5
"Coming Home": Repetitive rhythm that as it progresses relaxes, almost as if to allow a moment of rest before exploding; Rating: 4/5
"These Silent Hearts": The only track with a fast and rhythmic pace, without losing that touch of Trance by Armin, excellent collaboration with BT; Rating: 4/5
"Orbion": Another track that very much recalls the sounds of Tiësto; Rating: 4/5
"Minack" Honestly, I think it's the weakest track of the entire album: irritating and repetitive rhythm, its absence wouldn't go unnoticed; Rating: 1/5
"Youtopia": Last track of the endless album and last gem of the album: personally elected the best by Armin van Buuren; Rating: 5/5
What to say in conclusion? If you are fans of the genre, this album should not be missed in your collection, and for those intending to enter the world of Trance, I highly recommend it. Obviously, tastes are tastes, but this latest work should not be underestimated.
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