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by Lebon14 » 06 Mar 2010, 22:16
Happy or not of my way of seeing things, let's cut it out and return on topic.
So, let me be the first* to review the full thing.
* Not sure if anyone else reviewed the full thing in this thread... I checked but I'm not sure.
1. Super Eurobeat (Gold Mix) by Dave Rodgers Feat. Futura A-Beat-C
-5:36-
The song was first heard on The Best Of 2009. I don't know why it was featured on there when it wasn't featured anywhere else before. Anyway, here, it is offered in its extended "Gold mix" form. I'm kind of happy to see an extended of that track because otherwise I wouldn't have paid attention one bit like I did for the last 3 SEB albums (SEB 200 excluded). The intro isn't A-Beat-C typical at all. It breaks from the usual intro which is great. The riff is exciting and sounds great especially with the extra "Super Euro Eurobeat" line. The verse is a just a bit bland but don't take that has a negative; it sounds great none-the-less. The chorus though, is a whole other story! It's really energetic and catchy has hell. I really love it. The guitar solo after the second chorus is pretty good. A very nice touch!
All in all, this track is incredible. Also, a great way to start a new page in the story of Super Eurobeat.
Rating : 10/10
2. Power Of My Love by Yo Shine SCP
-4:24-
Holy fucking cow! The intro alone grabs immediate attention. It has a pop side and is VERY happy. Extremely catchy from the beginning. The riff is even more catchy with the "Hey!"s which only wants you to say it along loudly! Very catchy verse, bridge and chorus... I have nothing else to say. It's really wonderful!
All in all, it's a masterpiece ment to become a long-time over-played track. I really enjoy it!
Rating : 11/10
3. Rock Beatin' Wild by Fastway SCP
-4:06-
Fastway is back with more! The intro starts with a quiet guitar then the usual chorus in the intro. Catchy, not sure but at least it grabs attention to keep listening the song. The riff is made of heavy guitar riffs. Very catchy. The verse is the usual Fastway catchy-ness. I have nothing to say. The bridge is over catchy! OMG. The chorus is catchy but might not fit certain people style though. But I do like it! The guitar solo is fucking amazing! Seriously, it's short but, damn!
All in all, an extremely exciting song! Worth replaying over and over.
Rating : 10/10
4. 10000 Lovers by Mirka A-Beat-C
-6:23-
Oh crap, the crapiness begins. The intro is OK I could say. The riff is weird but listenable. The verse and chorus are good but the vocals just kills everything. Pitched and weird sounding. No, sorry but this song is just overly overage in my opinion. Bonus points for megamix material at the beginning and the end.
Rating : 7½
5. Nightrain by Manuel Go Go's Music
-5:41-
Manuel is finally back from a rather long break! The song start with a strong guitar riff. The riff is the usual (awesome) Go Go's riff. The first (also the second) verse drops the beat but it's actually really good. Not the best though. The bridge is OK I guess. It takes a bit of listening to get used to it though and the chorus too. I'm a bit confused on the chorus though... I don't know if I like it or not. A part of me says no and the other says yes. But, I think the no side is winning here though.
All in all, the song is good but the chorus kills it a little though. I Pretty sure that it won't be a personal favorite though. Good but not replay worthy.
Rating : 8
6. Never Ending Love by Tipsy & Tipsy Saifam/Asia
-4:55-
I won't hide it : I can't get past the intro... so... yeah.
Rating : 0
7. You Are My Wonder by Queen 26 Delta
-5:18-
Heavy guitars again XD But this time, it's not a riff, more like a repeated note. The intro isn't made to be remembered but it's actually OK. The riff heavily reminds me of anything Sinclaire makes. OK, I know that Newfield was once with Sinclaire but damn, this one is just... oh god. The verse and chorus are actually pretty catchy. Not as catchy as Rock Beatin' Wild, Super Eurobeat (Gold Mix) and Power Of My Love, but it has its own trademark. The rest of the song is the usual Eurobeat standard fare.
Rating : 8½
8. Say Goodbye by Mr. Moog Dima
-5:22-
The intro is very good! I like how it is progressive and brings sounds one after another. The riff is very good and reminds me older style riffs used in the past (from the actual songs I listen in those eras - and those aren't legion). The verses, bridge and chorus are exceptionnaly well produced, catchy. Dima rarely misses songs and this song is another prime exemple.
Rating : 10
9. In Your Car by Claudia VIP Hi-NRG Attack
-5:54-
Finally, Hi-NRG Attack break away from their usual 4min extended. But with this song, I really wonder if a whopping 5 minutes 54 seconds was really neccesary because the song actually gets on nerves rather quickly because of all of the high notes used in the riff. On top of all, when it is used a LOT in the song, it takes a hit on the replay button. Props on the bridge cause it's catchy. The verse is OK but nothing out of the ordinary. The chorus isn't exceptional.
All and all, bad mouths will say that all Hi-NRG Attack sounds the same. While it's a bit true, because of that, it's a hit or miss. This song in my opinion, is a miss because I think the riff is quite annoying to hear and the rest isn't attractive. Only if there were more "Sexy Wild & Crazy Sound"...
Rating : 6
10. Wonderlover by K.Deleo Eurogrooves
-5:09-
Oh god, the intro alone makes me want to skip it. But compared to Never Ending Love, I can bare it to the riff. the riff isn't exceptional and sounds a lot of a riff used in a aishu-type of Eurobeat song. The verse and bridge are good. They are catchy in their own way but the chorus kills it. Too bad.
All in all, I am not extremely proud of this song. Even if I said good things about it, as I am reviewing this while listening to it (not the first time though), I just have this urge to skip it. So, yeah.
Rating : 6
11. Live It Up! by Nathalie SinclaireStyle
-5:08-
SinclaireStyle sound... OK. I like that fat beat used here. The intro is pretty good. It keeps the attention. The riff is pretty good. A bit weaker than King & Queen (Classic Mix) but still very catchy. The rest of the song, without much details, is pretty good. Over-average SinclaireStyle song if you ask me. The guitar solo, now that I think of it, is a very nice touch. It's a first in a Sinclaire song if I'm right.
All in all, it's a very good song for SinclaireStyle and I hope that he will keep it up!
Rating : 9½
12. When The Sun Goes Down by KenBlast (zoupzuop2) Delta
-4:55-
The beginning of the song heavily reminds me of Linkin Park for some reasons... Also, the intro is loooooooonnnnnng compared to the total length of the song. Holy cow. The song has been growing on me though. At first I thought it wouldn't be too great but finally, I think it's actually pretty good. Notice how a full version changes eveything compared to samples! Btw, I've always been a fan of that galloping bass (also used in "Tonight Tonight" by Kevin Johnson). I think it makes the song catchier like that. Keep improving because this song was only the beginning. Btw, I'll be heavily interressed in a future agressive and face-paced song (maybe under another alias?).
Rating : 8½
13. Climber's High (Dima Remix) by Girl Next Door Dima/Avex
-5:33- (has 10 seconds of silence at the end ugh... Hence why I deduced it)
In Japanese? Who gives a crap! The intro starts slowly and brings everything progressively. I like that. But, it's actually pretty long too (53 seconds). The riff is pretty good. I can't say much of the vocals and how well the remix is because I never heard the original.
*searches on Youtube*
Nothing...
*search on Google*
*finds a vietnamese music streaming site*
The original is good but I think the remix is actually an improvement over the original as it fits the song really well. Another masterpiece in Dima's book!
Rating : 10
14. Wild Reputation (Rock Mix) by Dave Rodgers A-Beat-C
-6:01-
Last song already! Oh wait, it's not Eurobeat... well, it still have a lot of Eurobeat sounds inside. Mainly the riff. Having listened to it and being a fan of rock music in general, I really like this song. It's pretty catchy and heavy in the riff, I like it. Talking of heavy, I really like how Dave mixed the soft with heavier parts. It sounds really good. The guitar solo is great too.
All in all, I'm not really able to describe rock music well but I must add that this song has a lot of replay value; at least for me.
Rating : 9¾
OVERALL
It has been a very long wait but I think it was worth it after all but at the same time, it wasn't necessary. The album has also a lot of guitar work, I was really surprised. For exemple, Super Eurobeat, Rock Beatin' Wild, Nightrain, Live It Up! and Wild Reputation (Rock mix) (DUHHHH!) are exemples. The album itself has a lot of so-so tracks while having a lot of very good tracks. A half-half, I must say. I'm pleased with the result and well, what to say, I'm craving for more.
Overall rating : 8¼
Best 3
"Power Of My Love" by Yo Shine
"Rock Beatin' Wild" by Fastway
"Say Goodbye" by Mr. Moog
Homorable Mentions
"Live It Up!" by Nathalie
"Super Eurobeat (Gold Mix)" by Dave Rodgers & Futura
"Climber's High (Dima Remix)" by Girl Next Door
Bottom 3
"Never Ending Love" by Tipsy & Tipsy
"In Your Car" by Claudia VIP
"Wonderlover" by K. Deleo
椛ちゃん、助けてぇぇぇぇぇ!