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Viktan \"Trillenium\
Viktan - Trillenium (2003) [Sphere Records] CD
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Death Posture
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02.03.2004 17:13
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Format: CD
Artist: Viktan
Title: Trillenium
Label: Sphere Records, U.K.
Cat. #: SPHCD006
Year: 2003
Track listing:
01. 07�03� Full Effect
02. 06�59� Virtual Mind
03. 06�45� More Music
04. 06�44� The Truth
05. 06�07� Pump
06. 06�51� Dr Nonono
07. 05�16� Ama - Zone
08. 06�50� Far From Over
09. 06�26� Life Symphony
Review:
Yes, I�m a bit late on this one� Released last summer, but not reviewed here on Isratrance, and for that reason I think it deserves a review�
First album from Vik Shefi and A-Tan Injection� A couple of well known Israeli producers� I didn�t know much about them though, but who really cares!?... Let me take you thru the tracks�
#01: Yeah well, the title is well chosen. This kicks in immediately� A few horror-movie samples� The good old progressive full on formula� It has some interesting squelching sounds in the middle�Kinda sounds like a pitched up panpipe or something of that sort� Whatever the hell it is, it sounds cool! Also, I like the build-up� The basis of the track is pretty standard � dare I say slightly boring � full on, however all the surrounding effects almost makes it up for that�Average track.
#02: The base of the track is nicer here� More layered with percussion� This has a certain funk feel to it� Oh, and it has this really untimely sample about sea turtles� Odd, but the following acid squelch-a-rama hits you like a fist� Nice track!
#03: Hip-hop, lounge, funk, jazz� What the fug? I like the odd-ball intro to this track� And it continues to be a weird little piece, but highly original�This could easily be Texas Faggot or similar Finnish freak show-acts� Progressive psy, with all kinds of weird shit sprinkled in between� You have to be really open minded to appreciate this, but most of us are I think� Check out the hilarious saxophone at the end� Hehe� Cool track!
#04: So we�re kinda getting back in the saddle now� Heavy, dark, fast-paced psytrance here� But what�s with the samples of cheering crowds? What is this � Scooter? It gets really, really intense for the last couple of minutes though� Nice track!
#05: More percussion in this pumping little thing� [Pun intended]� Badabing, Badaboom, this is straight forward psy� Not too complicated, not too boring� Emphasis is on melodies and hard-hitting acid lines� Decent track!
#06: My name is Doctor Nonono! Argh, those whiney synths in the beginning bugs me! ;o( The rest of the track is much better� Most melodic piece here and you really bob your head to this one� Driving, epic melodies� Nice track!
#07: Floaty start, but soon we are hit by terror-guitars� Yes, they are still fashionable� Actually, they rock! Heavy distorted guitars over heavy distorted melodies � a winning combination! This track was done with Gataka from Sento Sesto, and this is some hardhitting, funky shit� In the best sense of funky shit� Great track!
#08: But it�s far from over� You will nod in recognition when you hear this intro� It has distinctive IM � Bust A Move elements� But it�s ok; it�s not too distinct� Gone are the hard, distorted beats, and happy, joyful sounds are in focus... Also present is the usual mishmash of weird sounds and that whiney synth from #06� And it still bugs me! Decent track!
#09: The usual slower last track here� This is a wobbly piece, that can�t really decide whether is want to be chill or trance� It�s a hybrid� But that�s cool; it�s a quite ok track!
This is a decent album � but nothing more� It has some interesting ideas � but nothing more� Some tracks have potential � but nothing more� There are no amazing tracks, but no outstanding tracks either� It�s not bad at all; it�s just not really good either. I do however like the diversity � all the �chances taken� in #03 for instance is something I really endorse� I can�t however, stretch myself to giving this more than an average score.
5.5/10
Favourites: 3 (!!)7,
DeathPosture
External links:
Ajuca Productions: http://www.ajucaproductions.co.uk
Psyshop: http://www.psyshop.com/shop/CDs/sph/sph1cd006.html (soundclips available)
Chaos Unlimited: http://www.chaosunlimited.co.uk/cgi-bin/product.asp?LR=sphcd06
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