TIME for the Dr's review. I would have posted earlier, but I havn't stopped listening long enuff to get thoughts together. Also my first impressions have changed a bit from my wealky top 10. With that said; this cd could possibly the best of the 180's. All labels present bull's eyes and esp. SCP impressed me to the max. I have also jumped on the extended versions train on some of these. Yesterday I got all TIME's and today SCP followed. So some reviews will be based on those as opposed to the SEB edit.
1. Jeff Driller- Super Fast Tokyo Drift- To put HRG Attack on the beggining of a cd has proved flawless with series like Euromach and on SEB is no exception. This song gets you pumped up for all the other NRG filled trax that this cd contains. If you're going for a drive pop this cd in and start your engine, just as the intro does. Vocals sound very strong and though they may be drowned just a tad from the overpowering music, it's not enough to slow this song's pace at all. It sounds a lot like "Moo Moo Dollars"(Silly Lyrics aside) , but works wonders with the chorus and it that resemblance that gives this song it's particular power!
10/10
2. Irene- Love In The Name Of Love - I had my resevasions for this song, because ,aside from "Dancin Baby" Irene really hasn't knocked me off my feet. The preview didn't do the song justice at all. To my surprise, this song shot me it's Power from the first note to the "Why Don't You Call" shout. The riff; my friends became so special to me ,because it follws the the same synth progression as Symbol's "Heaven" from TIME. That aside, this song is a perfect Bull's eye for SCP. Just what thier Female tracks should sound like. The mini break right before the 3rd verse is perfection to my ears. She also sounds a lot like Lollita did in the 90's, wich gives this track it's incredible power all the way to it's epic outro.
10/10
3. Magika- Planet Love- ..and now we are up to the definate #1. track of this cd! If the first two tracks were 10s, what can I possibly give this song? From the get go ,you get the famouse "Black Out" intro and know the kind of power you are in for. Hold on to your seats for a trip to Planet Love! The journey up there is amazing with TIME'S soundworlds oozing through every orfice this song contains. Dany's vocals add even more intensifying NRG to the song, even with her raspiness in the chorus ,it sounds almost intentionable. I must say if you want the full "Trip" to Planet Love, then aquire the extended. It adds a full minuit and half, with a break that probly came to Mr. Dall Ora in a dream. There is a part in the third verse where almost all music is dropped and Dany is only accompanied by Violin effects. It's short, but oh, so perfect for a TIME song like this. By the way, this is one song wich would sound flawless on any compilation like Eurobeat Flash, Euromach, Initail D and of course in extended where it also has the much desired Outro. Perfect, Flawless song.
10+++++
4. Ace Warrior- Demon- Ace Warrior is an artist that we seldom get the chance to hear. He has rather Heavy metal sounding vocals and his songs also follow that same path. The intro is sort of "Mystic" with added guitars. The riff has been used 100s of TIMES, but works great on this song. I enjoyed the chorus a bit more than the actual verse and bridge esp. the lines "Demon, What about Love" The fact that this song has a Halloween vibe with it's title really gives this song that extra boost for me. In the end it's basic ABeatC, but really redeeming with that ultra fast "Riff"
8+/10
5. Fastway- Overdrive- A funny fealing came over me when this song started playing in my cd. I could almost hear myself saying "please do not rap, please". Then I heard that "Space Love" like intro and the oh oh oh's, I knew I had nothing to worry about. What I didn't expect is for the song to have such a huge impact on me, but it did. Enio sounds top notch and like he is really giving it his all on this track. The overall theme is ; of course, driving, but this TIME, it's not at all negative, because the synth melody line is so full of mega power that you can't deny Fastway's return to full on High NRG songs. Contradictory to other reviews, for me it's just those Oh Oh Oh's that make this such a Bull's Eye compared to the Horrendouse offering of that song "NRG" by Go 2. Fastway, you have certainly redeamed your self in my book. Welcome back!
9+/10
6. D.J.- Force- On My Radio- TIME's second offereing is nothing short of amazing with Gambogi's new track. I have allways thought his vocal ability is perfect for TIME songs. He has the ability to morph his style into any vibe the song calls for. This song is simple in the lyrics(rhyimg Radio with Delirous) and the melody, but works perfect with Dall Ora's syntheszier work. The verses follow the melody line of TIME's "Don't Drop Me" and fuse great with the added effects like the intro's "opening a P.C.'s window "effect and the oh Oh Oh's; wich are a bit more effective on this song than Fastway's, but it's probly because of the rhyme factor? This is another song that I got on extended, because I wanted an awesome sounding break...and it's just what I got. I even hear cymbals and nice raw percussion. Giving Gambogi an alias where one can associate him to the lead singer for TIME Force is also a step in the right direction and gives thier vocalist more identity. Another winning track from the hand of Mr. Dall Ora!
10/10
7. Powerful T.- Fight all Night- Let start off by saying ,that it probly isn't the best idea to stick this track between two TIME tracks. First off, the styles differ in epic proportions, but also it gets drowned away from TIME's power. Powerful T. has allways been a hit or miss for me. I either love his work, like the Glorious "Glorious" or dislike his tracks, like this one. It's not a bad song, but it really doesn't showcase what his vocals can do. This one would have to be the weak link on the cd for me.
7-/10
8. M.C. Miky- Because You Live- Ah, yess back to the hitmakers! I have no idea who Jesse Mcarthy is, but I must thank him for providing TIME with a vehicle for a great cover. Once again TIME breaks barriers with this song. It really differs from Eurobeat's safe formula. The verse breaks away after three lines, the rhymes are there ,but scattered ingeniously between the bridge and chorus. Another stand out is the Dall Ora style chord progression he uses in all three "Riffs". They differ everyTIME; weather he drops the percussion or just adds on another note to give it another feel. This song for me would be the one closest to his DISCO vibe style. Even though the "Riff" is really fast, the verses sound very POP/DISCO. In the end it fuses perfectly in only way that TIME can do it. Another song that has even more to offer in extended with it's flawless break and above all you get more TIME to listen to Chritian De Leo's vocals; which are fast becoming one of my favs. By the way, with these extendeds you would have two songs with actual endings, instead of just fade outs. SWEET!
10/10
9. Kelly T.- Shining Like A Lucky Star- Another AbeatC entry with a beautiful TIMEsque intro, but actually it's ABEAtC- wise, if you think back to the 90's. When I first heard the melody, I thought of how I miss Norma Sheffield and though I really didn't enjoy Kelly T.'s dismall entry last cd, she redeems herself with an wonderful little number. Her vocals have an innocent feel to them and when she sings the chorus and says "Baby", I can imagine her singing right at me. The third verse with no lyrical work featured gives a perfect heavenly feeling. The kind ,I usually can expect with Rose or Sophie. If you are a fan who enjoys the romantic side of Eurobeat, than don't refuse yourself this little gem. Amazingly, this was one of the tracks where that 2 min preview did nothing for me, but in the end it proved effectivly on all levels.
9+/10
10. Mellisa White- Everlasting Fire- I will spare no praises when it comes to SCP's showing on this cd, because they present a power that I have been longing from thier songs for some TIME. The way this song and Irene's showcase really short intro's works really well. It doesn't really give too uch space for thier "Transy" effects and shoots right into the core of the song. This TIME around Mellisa's vocals sound great and though I really don't care for her previous tracks, except "Starry Sky" here she shows me what effectyive vocals she has when singing tuffer Eurobeat themed songs with "Fire and lines like "Stabb me with desire". Have I mentioned that this is how SCP female songs should all sound like? Anyways, the verses are very Discoish and the bridge 80's wise, but somehow they fuse amazingly with that powerful chorus. The part right after the second chorus where the music drops and builds up again gives the song just the type of NRG I want to here more in SCP music. No transe, no rap, just HIGH HIGH HIGH NRG!
10/10
11. Leslie Parrish- Para Boy- 10 songs and it may seem like I?m dishing out the 10s too easy, but when you take in concideration my past reviews , I allways give TIME thier deserving 10, it's just that SCP's material is also 10 deserving. Anyway, now we deal with the first DELTA entry. I'm so torn apart by this track, there are so many parts I love, like Clara's vocals, the chorus,the guitar and piano combo and esp. Clara's vocoder effect. SWEET!, but there are a few nicks that make me cringe everyTIME I hear them. ..and yes they are the intro and ending. That annoying beat and even more annoying Eurohouse sounding male vocals ruin the atmosphere for me. Is that the prophet screwing things up again like in an formally mentioned Mako track? With that aside, I really admire the fact that the lyrics have a nice boy meets girl at club theme. Something we don't usually get.
8/10
12. Baby Gold- I Bet For Loving- HRG Attack do just that . Present us with NRG TIME after TIME. Baby Gold is one of the more hyped titles, but on this song it works rather well. The song could also have been suited for Rick Castle IMOP, but here taking the lyrics into account was good for Baby Gold. The standout of this song for me is definatley the Xylophone effects played on the keyboard. They really remind me of songs like "Little Submarine" and "Joy and Sorrow". Maybe the song could have worked just as effectively at slower BPM's? At leat it seems that way to me. The only flaw, if you can call it that, is that the song flows by too quickly. I would like to check out the extended and see if it has more of a break to offer? In the end, I was quite satisfied, because it's another track I could easily loop for hours.
9/10
13. Danny- Superman- 13 tracks and the cd's power doesn't let up one bit. A TIMEless classic cover is presented next. A lot of people are again comparing this one with Clara's vocals instead of seeing as a whole reinvented song. Sergio Dall Ora's adds some very special soundworlds to the classic to bring into the Eurobeat world of today rather effectively. The "Riff" after the second chorus once again shows how magnificant dropping the percussion and just leaving the the synths can sound. The intro sounds almost exactly like the original, but omits the Helicopter effect wich I think would have been crucial to this remake work on a higher level. I think a break like "Planet Love" would really reinvent the song even more so. Sadly that's not the case and even in extended the break didn't knock off my feet. Danny's vocals sound really good, but I think Elena could have added more power to the song. That's just my two cents. A very deseving remake, but no "Heartbreaker 2007" that's for sure.
8+/10
14. King & Queen- Speedy Runner- Wow! what a promising intro. I can't see why anyone would not agree. To me A King & Queen song allways are known for thier off putting intros. Take "Kanpai Kanpai Japan" for instance. This song follows that formula very closely. The vocals are not die-hard important for me(As most of you complain of missing Lollita) so long as they sound great and Annerly showcases her best abilities on one of AbeatC's best SEB entries yet. The vibe is Go Go Girls like and I see King & Queen quickly filling that gap the aformed mentioned with more material like this. A perfect driving song, but also great for working out; wich is what I like to do to the beat of Eurobeat
10/10
15. Dave Rodgers and Kiko Loureiro- The Final Game- Ah yes, The SEB completeness allways comes with a great Giancarlo song. This song is extra special. It sounds like three different songs fused together to make one great combination. Dave Rodgers sounds just awesome and his powerful vocals blaze out amongst Kiko's guitar work. It almost sounds like he sings "Into The Fire Again" , but I'm glad that is not so. The third verse, bridge, and chorus are completly ommited in favor of a wicked giutar solo and this round it works perfectly giving the song the incredible power it so deserves. Great work from ABeatC and again shows no sign of slowing down.
9+/10
16. Mega NRG Man- Rock On Fire- Putting 3 ABeatC songs back to back is a great idea as opposed to sticking one inbetween two TIME songs. The song starts off with a intro that kinda gives the feeling of walking thru burning ruins, but works rather well, since this is Mega NRG Man, who is well known for tons of Fire themed songs. The "riff", which is rehashed or "reburned" is effective enuff to showcase Thomas, who allways provides great NRG filled vocals . Again the mini break and choosing to feature guitars instead of a third verse, gives this Mega NRG Man vehical the power it requires to give it it's epic outro.
9/10
17. Cherry- Set Me Free- With a cd like this that has turned out to be this good, I can calmly fold my arms and sail into the sunset satisfied on all Eurobeat levels. Cherry present us with an NRG filled song that is sure to be on a few best of compilations. The song features no out of place elements at all and that is just what I love about this song. It remeinds me so much of songs like "Love Is In Danger" and ;of course "Down Down" by Za Za wich everyone can hear in the chorus. There is a mini break, wich is allways present on DELTA songs and that ending quickly becomes one of the standout features of the track.
9/10
18. 2 Fast- Burning Up The Night(Total Fire)- So DELTA decide to take Eurobeat to a higher level by cranking up the bpms a whole 5 notches. Does it pay off? My first impressions of this song were nonstop playing. It even made my weekly top 10, but I guess I allready burned out on it's speed, because the verses and bridge go by so fast ,they are almost nonexsistant. Blink and you will only hear the chorus. It's that chorus that gets me cumming back for more. That and the "Take My hand be ready" line. What got on my nerves 2 fast was the "woh go". I think it was a bit overused and in the end sounds a bit club-wise. On the other hand, the vocalist sounds damn right on target and the riff, which I allready mentioned inspires from the HIgh Frequency hit, "One More Chance", more than overide that small defect. I might add, that I find myself enjoying the song a lot more when I slow it down on my Windows Player, so in the end ,Faster is not necessarly better, but it sure if a hell of a ride.
9+/10
This was definatley one of those cds that will go down in history. The content was amazing from all labels. Esp. SCP has really surprised me with thier two female tracks. I really hope they continue this more High NRG vibe so the next SEB can be just as mega. There is really nothing negative about this cd. Maybe the Powerful T. track was not so good, because it was surounded by so many above level songs, but "Glorious" is still on my player, so it doesn't matter too much. Besides the content that ABeatC provided was so great , that "Fight All Night" is redeemable. TIME rockets into space with the mega "Planet Love" wich could easliy become the best song of the 180s and HRG Attack continue just doing that, Attacking the frontline with pure HIGH NRG. Delta was also strong with Cherry and Leslie Parrish,but it was 2 fast that became the definate standout track from them.
I believe the 180s are showing to be going in the right direction with all the labels trying new things, but allways keeping it in the Eurobeat genre. That is what makes this cd so special. I can hardly wait for what's in store in the next months
By the way since you seem to be quite dissatisfied with most intros, I would say that you prefer Mix cds' Am I right or am I right 
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