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Journey
» Through the Mirror
Reviewed by Steve Morley
/ Submitted 20-09-11 21:55
Label: Free-Spirit Records
Format: Digital/CD
Genre: Psychedelic Trance
The long awaited second album from Journey called ‘Through The Mirror’ has finally landed, with a big bang, not caused by heavy handed viral promotion or hype but by pure quality of the music. This is another big release for Free-Spirit Records and I applaud them for not taking the easy route but offering this album on CD as well as download. To me - this shows huge belief and commitment towards the artists they work with and the music they release.
Every single track on the album (10 in total) show great progression from the first album and prove that with the right combination of musical talent, passion and hard work you can achieve amazing results. Not only do I rate the artistic content of the album highly, but I’m equally impressed with the production quality. Too often this part on the road to completing an album comes up short and results in listening fatigue for the listener. No such thing however - when it comes to Journey aka Jay OM! He clearly understands how important clarity, dynamic range and spatial perception is in music.
As I really like all the tracks on offer it was difficult to single some favourites out, but here we go;
‘Psychedelic Fusion’ (Journey vs Rastaliens) – A low Bass line supported with a firm but not too punchy kick drum takes you right away in the darker territories of Psy trance. Great drive and innovative sound design complete the sonic picture in a successful bid to create a form of ordered chaos, which is impossible to resist resulting in the brain ordering your body to move. As the track progresses and melodic passages slip in, a state of total trance is upon you.
‘Spirit Molecule’– The balance between groove and leads is just right, quickly taking your mind from wherever it was at the start of the track straight into orbit. Many travelling sounds, in essence extremely simple but so effective, right ! away capture your attention without being intrusive. The arran! gement i s well thought out and the mix very well executed - making it a perfect track for any dance floor.
‘Monkey Sees, Monkey Do ‘– A perfect demonstration of restraint in building a track and what effect this can have! This track moves and grooves from start to finish and builds up and down throughout with care and attention to detail. At times the feel of the track changes from progressive to full on trance and back, adding to the perception that you are on a very long deep journey of the galaxy.
All in all Journey has created a timeless album here which I’m sure will be stuck in many people’s audio players for a long time. It certainly deserves a lot of attention and recognition! The album is out on the 20th September for download and 23rd September on CD so treat yourself and get a copy!
Track Listing
1. Through The Mirror - (142 bpm)
2. Tron - Help Is On The Way - Journey rmx - (145 bpm)
3. Deeksha (144 bpm)
4. Psychedelic Fusion vs Rastaliens - (145 bpm)
5. Spirit Molecule - (144 bpm)
6. Phonik Trip vs Holophonik - (145 bpm)
7. Monkey Sees, Monkey Do - (145 bpm)
8. The Ripple Effect Part II - (144 bpm)
9. Physical Reaction vs Monastic Squid - (143 bpm)
10. Brake Paddle vs Alexampt & Mononegro - (90 bpm)
Genre: Psychedelic Trance
Cat No: FSR0021CD
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From: Jessica Alici on 22nd Sep 2011 14:44.46
Great tunage & great review! 
From: Free-Spirit on 23rd Sep 2011 16:14.57
Awesome review and tunage!!
Sneaky samples preview :-)...and if you like it as much as we do...get it!!
http://www.beatport.com/release/through-the-mirror/651290
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