Super Eurobeat 202

[Nine]

My Hot Guitar is amazing, to me at least, because of the plethora of clever sexual innuendos in the lyrics. "Baby wet your fingers cause I have a burning guitar" has to be my favorite line. Also, with all the sexual innuendos the song has, I wonder if it was a coincidence or not to have used "shock me" in the beginning. hahahaha

I only bought this one track - so I can't comment on the other songs. Sorry!

[Bore]

Meh at the album, so full of meh it's just übermeh.
MEH!

[#Infinity]

Meh at the album, so full of meh it's just übermeh.
MEH!

Oh god...PLEASE don't review it then! I don't want to see your horrendous comments, because I'm enjoying this album way too much!!! I wasn't going to be surprised if you didn't exactly like it, but seriously? I have to admit right now that it was utter hell reading your reviews for SEB 189 and SEB 193, because I honestly feel like your constantly negative reviews ruin the enjoyment I get out of the series.

[Densetsu13]

Listening to this CD I only started to get shivers when hearing the a-melo @ My Hot Guitar. The vocals are great in this one!

While the new Dima track has the usual similarities to other tracks (synthline, lyrics, etc.) previously produced, the melody specifically goes places not usually heard from him. Definite hit in my books.

All Around the World was God AWFUL D8. I don't usually skip through songs my first time listening to them but I looked at how much time had passed, saw 2:30, saw that 4:00 still remained and panicked XD There's so many things wrong with it, especially how the vocals are off key with the rest of the music, not timed propery, just argh! Why is ABeatC so HIT and MISS these days?

Hide & Seek may be interesting as a remix it bothers me that it's not exactly Eurobeat but nor is it really Hyper Techno, two musical styles SCP has mastered. I'm sure I would have liked this remix much more if it leaned closer to either style.

The rest was all average or pretty good! Solid SEB except for the travesty that is Dave this time around...

[zoupzuop2]

All Around the World was God AWFUL D8. I don't usually skip through songs my first time listening to them but I looked at how much time had passed, saw 2:30, saw that 4:00 still remained and panicked XD There's so many things wrong with it, especially how the vocals are off key with the rest of the music, not timed propery, just argh! Why is ABeatC so HIT and MISS these days?

I haven't heard it yet, but I must say... better Hit/Miss in the 200s and 190s than Miss/Miss like it was with such songs like "People Like Dancing".

[Takarou]

Meh at the album, so full of meh it's just übermeh.
MEH!

QFT.

I tried to get used to the Hide & Seek remix, but ended up going back to listening to the original after a few plays. Though this whole album is sort of like that for me. I listened to it, and then put 201 back on. Though I wasn't too excited about this release anyway.. no SinclaireStyle makes me a sad panda. =(

[Lebon14]

This time around, I decided to do my review differently. That's why it's a bit late. I decided to do a "podcast like" review which include 35sec previews...

If you just want to hear what I think at the overall, just listen to last 5 or 6 minutes.

Duration ~52min.
Quality : MP3 VBR V4
Link : http://www.sendspace.com/file/kiflje

If people wants me to put my thoughts into words, I'll think about it. By the way, don't have high expectation about my spoken English...

[ryosuke63]

Super Eurobeat 202 - Extended Version ~ REVIEW

Here comes the third new SEB of the year - can it fill 201's shoes?
The answer is, quite simply, no.
It has the same feel as 201, but just wasn't executed as well... at least not as a whole.
That's because there ARE some very good songs on here that ought not to be overlooked.
With that in mind, let's get into the review...

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01. Irene - CooLoveR
Rating: 9/10

Irene shows off some impressive vocals here.
A bit childish at times, but a great voice (as always) nonetheless.
It's a great sounding song that doesn't get old fast.
Great synths, great beat - as expected of SCP at this point.
Very nice intro too.



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02. Chris Stanton - Ready Forever
Rating: 8/10

This song is very important for SEB, and it's important to know why.
This is very likely one of the last songs under Time Records to make a debut on an SEB. (Time has since changed, and is now "Eurogrooves")
Very catchy chorus, and great, rough vocals make this not just an important song, but a great one!
The lead synth line is very meh, but it's not the high point of the song anyway.



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03. Paul Harris - Dreamlover
Rating: 7/10

Eight seconds in and -- "DREAAAM LOOOOVAAAAAAR" GOD DAMN IT THAT'S F**KING ANNOYING. Shut the hell up Harris!
Anyway, other than the wonderful chorus, this song is (for me) pretty mediocre all around.
Though the more I listen to it, the more tolerable the rest of the song is, so I'd say I like it.



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04. Bubbles - Hanky Panky
Rating: 7/10

OH GOD AND I THOUGHT PAUL HARRIS WAS ANNOYING.
Grow the f**k up, man/woman! "Hanky Panky"?! "I'll be your toy"?! Save that shit for HRG Attack...!
Yeah, naturally this should be the laughingstock of SCP, which is an otherwise amazing label...
...but then again, it IS SCP, so despite the iffy lyrics, as embarassing as it is to admit, it's a pretty good sounding song.
I guess you can polish anything into a diamond after all...



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05. Cherry & Luke - Go Shinkansen!
Rating: 6/10

Ahem... I'm just gonna say it.
I've had it up to here with a certain label head's infatuation with Japan...
I understand the fanbase is there, but... eh... well... on second thought, it's not like I don't see what you see in Japan ifyaknowhatimean.
But that's enough of our fetish for Japan!
This song is fine.
LOL, expecting more were you? Nah, really, it's not good, but it's not that bad either.
I will say I didn't like the intro in Japanese. Just seems out of place in a EURObeat song, after all.
I know it's marketed bigtime in Japan, but it's not Japanese music in the end...



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06. Go Go Girls - My Hot Guitar
Rating: 6.5/10

Smokeonthewaterripoffwut?
I kid, I kid. It's only in the synth lead.
Though denying that the riffs sound similar seems strikingly like denying that Angel Beats' heroine looks like Haruhi Suzumiya.
I think I remember saying something about eurobeat needing to grow up... hm.
"Move your fingers this way I'll be OK"...no sexual implications there.
"Baby wet your fingers cause I have a burning guitar"...nothing at all![/OVERWHELMINGSARCASM]
You know why I hate songs like this? I snicker a bit everytime I hear them.
A good song should never make you laugh. Unless of course it's so f**king good, you can't help yourself, but of course, this is nothing like that.
Boy I've had a few laughs over these past few songs. I'm sure that not ONE more song on this album, even if it's by HRG Attack, and it's from Princess F can possibly be any funnier than what I've heard already!



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07. Dream Fighters - I Can't Stop Lovin' You
Rating: 8.5/10

I gotta say, I'm starting to warm up to this new "Dima" label.
I'm hearing some great songs from them, and the instruments and synths they have to work with are great.
I even hear Mega NRG Man is coming into their studios to record a couple songs.
Anyway, I love this song. Best synth line on the album, and a nice dreamy chorus.
I'd like to hear more songs like this, but as always, variation is important, as it's dangerously easy to make the same song twice...



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08. Princess F. - Internet Kills The Eurobeat Stars
Rating: GTFO/EAT ME

This is a sick joke.
Let me make one thing clear though - I'm not mad at HRG Attack for making this song. It's just their style.
No, no, I'm mad at Avex for letting this song get through onto such a legendary series as SEB.
For f**k's sake people, it makes a mockery of most of their international fanbase.
Yeah I said it. Let's be honest, how many Americans for instance do you know, who got into eurobeat NOT from downloading it from sites like IDW? Very few.
Without a doubt, this is the "highlight" of the album, and that's just a damn shame.
You know what's more pathetic? It's not even a good song. It's even a bithack of Video Kills The Radio Star.
HRG Attack, you know I love you, but this is disgraceful - I've always expected better of you.
I am disappoint.



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09. Apple - Playboy
Rating: 7/10

Yay, Elena's back in the game!
I'd like to take a moment to remark on how loyal she has been to her label for these past 20+ YEARS.
She's been (mostly) exclusive to Time forever, and I'm glad to see she's carried over to Eurogrooves.
As for the song itself, it's not that bad. It has a good mood, but not much other than the chorus and (sort of) the synth line is outstanding.



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10. F.C.F. - New Technological World
Rating: 9/10

GENTLEMEN, TO YOUR BASES. A DANGEROUS AMOUNT OF WIN HAS BEEN UNLEASHED.
F.C.F. has arrived, and they're gonna kick your ass, with BOOM BOOM BEATS and HARDCORE Farina vocals!
A shame Fadinger wasn't on board for this. Without him, this song was technically written by "F.C.S.", as Fabio Serra took place as the third writer.
This song screams F.C.F. and old-school Asia production tactics all over the place... oh God, excuse me while I fangasm...
I can't even describe this song, cause if you haven't listened to old-school F.C.F., you can't call yourself a eurobeat fan. Period.



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11. Mickey B. - I Wanna Run To You
Rating: 8/10

WAHA! Mickey B's back!
And back with a bang! This is a great song!
Beautiful and powerful vocals by her, as usual. She really deserves more credit for her voice than she gets.
Wonderful melody - very catchy.
Also, a side note: Alkogan is one of Dave Rodgers' aliases. He produced and co-wrote the song.



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12. Dave Rodgers feat. M. Landau - All Around The World
Rating: 7/10

And I thought the Wild Reputation rock mix was poorly produced... oh boy...
The vocals are way off-beat. Every. Word. So much so, it almost totally ruins the song.
Now I've heard the original rock version, and it's absolutely wonderful. Amazing melody.
...which SHOULD have translated perfectly into eurobeat, had someone at A-Beat C not f**ked it up.
The synth lead is very nicely done though, and while it's poorly executed, it's still a good song, considering it's roots.
Do yourself a favor, and listen to the original - it's much better.



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13. AAA - Hide & Seek <SCP>
Rating: 6/10

Following the setlist of 201, 202 includes a J-Euro remix and a rock remix, so I suppose we can expect this format for the rest of this SEB decade.
I don't really have any feelings toward this song one way or another. SCP mixed it nicely, but I don't like the song itself that much.
Which is strange, as I'm usually a sucker for J-Pop, since it's usually good.



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14. Go 2 - Don't Turn It Off <Headrush>
Rating: 9.5/10

MEN WHOSE MANLINESS RIVALS THE GREAT KAMINA HAVE ARRIVED.
This song exudes POWER ENERGY.
I can just picture the headbangers in the mosh pit...
This is EXACTLY how a rock mix should be done. Taking an already amazing song, and adding EVEN MORE MAN to it.
Words are not needed. Just listen~



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So while some songs impress, and others disappoint, I'm still optimistic about this year for eurobeat.
I bet we'll have lots of very big hits that'll be around for years to come.
Just don't let the quality drop, and all will be well in the eurobeat world. Oh also, NEEDS MOAR MEGA NRG MAN.
But we'll just have to see about that, I guess...

TOTAL SCORE = 100/140
(Note, Princess F gets a 1.5/10. 0.75 points for HRG respect and 0.75 more for effort. Why? Those aren't worth full points. Plus I want the score to be an even 100. )

[zoupzuop2]

14. Go 2 - Don't Turn It Off <Headrush>
Rating: 9.5/10

MEN WHOSE MANLINESS RIVALS THE GREAT KAMINA HAVE ARRIVED.

While I've got all the props in the world for Go2, we've yet to see them pierce a single heaven with either of their drills. This is not to suggest that they CANNOT; simply, recalling that they have not yet done so.

That said, entertaining review, man.

[drnrg]

I'll stick to the good old way of reviewing SEB

1. Irene- Cool Lover (SCP)
I'm not the most exicted individual to get an SCP song at the beginning of an SEB, even less if it's Irene, but this song isn't half bad. In fact it's pretty damn good. SCP's intros are really predictable and usually get to the point, but I like the build up effect to the riff. What I don't like; and it's been mentioned to death by other members, is the repitition of "Cool Lover" during the riff. Sounds a bit childish. The slight "heys" here and there don't help matters either, but this is SCP style and what are U gonna do? What I do like ,is the rest of the tune. The melody in the verses and esp that bridge to riff are well produced. By the TIME the chorus comes along I have the uplifting rythm of the song in me, making it even more enjoyable. This SCP song actually has a break ala build up technique, much like Fastway's songs usually have. This is aloso a good thing. As far as Irene is concerned I really havn't played any songs' of hers since Love Is The Name Of Love; which to me is her best, so I'm glad I can safely say that this Cool Lover is my second favourite song from hers. Not as good as a Jay Lehr song, but I felt it was a nice ride by the end the fade out break came along.
8+/10

2. Ready Forever - Chris Stanton (TIME)
Damn it feels nice to review another TIME song. I love the way the label still pops up from TIME to TIME and it was definately TIME for another mega Chris Stanton song. Here is the thing. Sergio Dall Ora is and always will be the KING of Eurobeat intros. When he combines the right soundworlds and effects and melodies his songs simply become epic at first listen. This song grabs you right from the start. From it's spoken effects to it's screetching guitars and that "Don't stop the dancing" by Elena? just puts the icing on the cake. Like many have said ,the riff isn't anything staggeringly mind blowing ,but the combination of that riff and it's contents in the song just make it jump right at your face. It's perfect for De Leo's aggrssive almost arrogent style of vocal delivery. A style he has perfected so much, that I compare it to the way the immortal Gino Caria would sing a song. Elena again lends her vocals like she did on A Perfect Hero by inserting the already paraised to death "Don't Stop The Dancing" line. this line could psychologically be one of the strongest reasons why the song immediately clicks with the Eurobeat crowd. Another talent Dall Ora has is how he can insert the perfect lyrics at just the right TIME to give a song even more power. Words like round and round, tonight, desire..all those give the song massive sing a long value. The song could also easily be a Eurobeat anthem. It's about dancing, music and action. It's just so much fun foot stomping, sing along raise your fist in the air aggressiveness, that the listener can't help but be completely sucked into the catchy catchy melody. In short, this new Dall Ora creation is Exactly what I would concider a TOTAl package in every sence of a musical composition.
10+/10

3. Paul Harris- Dream Lover (DELTA)
Another of my favourite labels follows. I'm still completely flabbergasted how AVEX let Akibashi slip by, but I'm still glad to have the occasional agreessive DELTA song on SEB. This TIME we got good old Paul ,whose last song was Fever? I forget, but I really loved that song. This one starts off very powerful. From it's very first note Paul is already inserting prechorus effects that ultimately get the listener ready for the wicked riff. One thing I did notice is that Paul sounds a bit off vocal wise. Kinda forced throughout the chorus and maybe mixed in a tad to much in the backround. At the same TIME I can understand that maybe the producer wanted to spotlight more on the more suble soundworlds of the song. There is especially an instrumental part I enjoy right after the mini break, right before he starts singing the third verse. This one took a few listens to fully appreciate, but in the end I concider it a sort of 2010 version of a song like David R. Jones- More Than A Dream and that for me means it's on the right rack to my Eurobeat heart.
9/10

4. Bubbles- Hanky Panky (SCP)
Here we have SCP's secong showing. Someone already mentioned how this song is a perfect hybrid of an Kika & Fancy song v.s a Scream Team song. For those af you who have no problem with SCP's quirkyness , will have no problem at all with this tune, for me ther are mixed emotions. First off the melody is great, the riff is even better and the chorus has the perfect Scream Team melody that I have been waiting for since I can't even recall. There is also some kinda fuse between rapping and singimng that doesn't sound half bad on this tune. I even forgive the inserted whistles here and there and silly title,but as life would have it, SCP isn't satisfied with just a solid great track. No. They must some how find a way to insert the trademark silliness, which in all honestly didn't think could get any worse?.but as fate would have it, it has. The label has found a new and exciting way to torture my ears as I'm really trying to enjoy this track. Yes! I'm speaking those awefull "lalalas" So in the end what I wind up listening to is An otherwise good melodic SCP bouncer once again ruined by childlike effects from the Tricky Sticky & Bang school. Why am I even surprised?
6+/10

5. Go Shinkansen! - Cherry & Luke (DELTA)
Thank goodness for DELTA! I like songs with these kinda intros. DELTA usually does these kinda boarding spoken intros, right. I remeber, Casanova- Help Me To Say, Goodby, Goodbye Japan- Newfield Sinclaire Moroni, and even one HRG Attack song Wow Tokyo. Mote Mote. Anyway what drew me in to this song is the immediate way the riff gives that in your face effect. It's same style as a Rizzi/ Capaldi track would have, but with a different twist and much more agressive power. I guess it does help that song has the word Go in the title, but it's not just that. there is an inner passion heard in the conjuction of Luke and Cherry's vocals and the inserted keys throughout the chorus that gives the song a bit more passion , than say the Paul Harris track we heard a few songs back. I also love it when a song fully fits its theme and this melody really has a vibe that I feel could describe a fast train in Japan. Another excellent track from DELTA.
10/10

I guess that last ride really took the NRG out of me, so I continue the review tommorow.

[ryosuke63]

14. Go 2 - Don't Turn It Off <Headrush>
Rating: 9.5/10

MEN WHOSE MANLINESS RIVALS THE GREAT KAMINA HAVE ARRIVED.

While I've got all the props in the world for Go2, we've yet to see them pierce a single heaven with either of their drills. This is not to suggest that they CANNOT; simply, recalling that they have not yet done so.

That said, entertaining review, man.

But they will! I can tell. How? I dunno.[/othermoreobscurequote]

[Densetsu13]

All Around the World was God AWFUL D8. I don't usually skip through songs my first time listening to them but I looked at how much time had passed, saw 2:30, saw that 4:00 still remained and panicked XD There's so many things wrong with it, especially how the vocals are off key with the rest of the music, not timed propery, just argh! Why is ABeatC so HIT and MISS these days?

I haven't heard it yet, but I must say... better Hit/Miss in the 200s and 190s than Miss/Miss like it was with such songs like "People Like Dancing".

Agreed, but at the very least the 'misses' back then were at least bearable XD

And I'm surprised there's so much beef with Internet Kills The Eurobeat Stars. Granted it's their usual fanfare I think it's quite good =)

[Jay]

I had a nice review written up for the rest of the songs but then I accidentally closed the tab, hah. :( Now I have to write it all again.

07. DREAM FIGHTERS / I CAN'T STOP LOVIN' YOU

Typical Dima. I mentioned all the way back in my review of SEB 193 that Dima's sound was starting to sound too predictable, and it's only now that I'm starting to feel the overdose slightly. To me, 'I Can't Stop Lovin' You' sounds like a slower version of 'Tsundere Night'; there's some clear similarities between the two in the intro and outro. Nevertheless, this is still a very polished production; you can tell a lot of thought has gone into every facet of the production, which is something I've always loved about Dima. I just don't think this song is as strong as some of his other showings. Personally, I would like to see more of Dima's female productions or, daresay, a light Dima ballad. Now that'd be interesting.

RATING: 7/10

08. PRINCESS F. / INTERNET KILLS THE EUROBEAT STARS

I feel very sorry for HRG, I really do. They seem to have lost so much of their spark that it's sad listening to songs like this now. Nearly every song in the second half of their catalogue sound like clones of each other. If you really want to know how I feel, go back and read my review for 'In Your Car.' Not the worst song on the album, if that's any consolation, but close.

RATING: 2/10

09. APPLE / PLAYBOY

'Playboy' was my most anticipated song on this album. For the most part, my expectations were fulfilled, but I'm slightly disappointed because it sounds too much like 'Hey Boy,' which is both a good and bad thing. Good, because I really enjoyed 'Hey Boy,' and bad, because I'm always craving something new. Having said that, I still really like this song. One little part of the song that I really like is the kissing SFX right before the chorus begins; very cute! I must say, I'm surprised how Ferretti has gone from singing aishu almost exclusively to stuff like this. I don't mind the odd aishu song from her but I think she really shines singing songs like 'Playboy.' A great song that I'll definitely be playing again and again in the future.

RATING: 9/10

10. F.C.F. / NEW TECHNOLOGICAL WORLD

I was hoping this song would appear on SEB one day, and here we are. 'New Technological World' isn't your typical eurobeat production; the B-Melo seems to be missing from the song altogether, which can take some getting used to. It's a step outside the usual eurobeat formula, which is always warmly welcome. This version of 'New Technological World' is a remix of the original released 1-2 years ago, which I'm guessing was a request by Avex. I'm disappointed by the changes that were made to this song; most of the changes were pointless, which leaves me wondering why Avex even requested changes at all. What I particularly liked about the original was the melancholy vibe, especially in the riff, but this "remix" sounds too upbeat and ruins that mood. This "remix" is still a great song but I'd rather listen to the original any day.

RATING: 8/10

11. MICKEY B. / I WANNA RUN TO YOU

If I didn't know any better, I would've guessed this was a Dave duet based on the introduction alone. The intro sounds disjointed from the rest of the song but that's what A-Beat C is infamous for, I guess. 'I Wanna Run To You' is pretty nice and Capurro sounds great as always, but something about this song just screams 'elevator eurobeat.' I don't like using that term but there's no other way to describe it. The song kind of hovers along and doesn't really have many tricks up its sleeve, and for that reason it's a little boring to listen to. 'I Wanna Run To You' serves as a nice contrast to many of the macho productions on this release, but it's definitely not the jackpot that 'A Neverending Night' was.

RATING: 6.5/10

12. DAVE RODGERS FEAT. M.LANDAU / ALL AROUND THE WORLD

First things first: the sample for this sounded horrendous, but the full package sounded much better. I didn't expect to like this song at all but I was pleasantly surprised. I've never heard the original before either so I can't make any comparisons. Anyway, the song has a very Christmassy and almost mystical ambience about it, which is refreshing to listen to. One major complaint I have with 'All Around the World,' and I think this has been mentioned by nearly everybody so far, is that Dave's vocals are not in synch with the melody. This cheapens the song considerably because the vocals seem 'tacked on' to some random instrumental in the back of A-Beat C's catalogue. Fortunately, there isn't much of Dave singing in this song despite it being nearly seven minutes long. I would've liked this song a lot more had it been an instrumental, but what can you do? I still like the song despite the obvious problems; if A-Beat C bothered to refine it then it could've easily been a jackpot. Shame.

RATING: 7/10

13. AAA / Hide & Seek <SCP REVAMP MIX>

I haven't listened to the original of this either but it sounds like SCP did a good job of it. I wouldn't have guessed SCP remixed this; it sounds almost Delta-ish. 'Hide & Seek' is a very catchy and powerful production that sounds just as good as Dima's remix of 'Climber's high.' Not much else to say. I truly am dreading the day when HRG remixes a classic J-Pop song and turns it into their usual fanfare, haha.

RATING: 8/10


FINAL THOUGHTS

SEB202 was a step up from the relatively lackluster level of SEB201. There were many good songs towards the end of the album, much more than I was expecting. Time/Eurogrooves were the definite highlights for me on this album; the only problem Dall'Ora and co. have now is to maintain that exceptional level, which'll be very difficult. Go Go's Music and HRG disappointed me to a great extent, even more so than they usually do. I'm confident that they'll have better productions on SEB203... I hope. Their cold streaks will have to end eventually. Once again, a big thank you to Eurogrooves for the Chris Stanton hit!

TOP 3

1. CHRIS STANTON / READY FOREVER
2. APPLE / PLAYBOY
3. CHERRY & LUKE / GO SHINKANSEN!

BOTTOM 3

1. GO GO GIRLS / MY HOT GUITAR
2. PRINCESS F. / INTERNET KILLS THE EUROBEAT STARS
3. PAUL HARRIS / DREAMLOVER

[Bore]

For the record I thought My Hot Guitar was definitely from the better end of this album. But still that doesn't exactly say much considering how the album was over all.

[drnrg]

and now for the rt of the review.

6. GoGo Girls- My Hot Guitar (GGMs)
First off, Am I the only thinking her hot guitar is her P***y?. The lyrics are probobly the part I like most of this song. They are nasty and risque. The constant refernce to Musical sexy game and fingers have got to be something as crazy along the lines of Mike Skanners Playboy back in the day. You also got that cool Deep Purple riff that sounds right on spot with Go Go Girls style. I am not the biggest Go Go Girls fan, but someTIMES thier nasty style sounds fun. I prefer playing thier guitar to that SCP abomination that was Kika & Fancy feat.Goofy- I Wanna Play Guitar. Anyway, great guitar , speed and most important riff Aggresiveness give this song a nice solid 8.
8/10

7. Dream Fighters- Can't Stop Lovin' You (Dima)
I love Dima, but everyTIME I listen to this song I can't help thinking how out of place the artist name is. Dream Fighters = Storm Bringer, but anyway, it's music that's important and I gotta say I'm deeply pleased with this song on musical value. It's aishu, but done in the "spacey" style. The style is almost identical to Magnani's- Say Goodbye and that style is always welcome to my Eurobeat heart. You guys say Tsundere Night and I say Mystic Love- Lou Turner. Two different label styles but the similiarities to both songs are very evident around the chorus. One thing I really love about this song is the outro with that last piano note. Dima always knows how to master the raw piano into Eurobeat. Something Dall Ora excells in as well. add another epic production to Dima's portfolio.
10-/10

8. Princess F. Internet Kills The Eurobeat (HRG Attack)
Haha! this song is hilarious. Sounds like a personal vendetta against the members at IDW; which is a shame, because the music shouldbe made for the fans and not the pirates. However ,back to this HRG song. I honestly had to go back about 300 songs to Just An Illusion to see just were Live Music Studio dicided to dump off the artist name Princess F. Upon hearing the clip , I thought this song would be nothing special and I was partly right. The usual parts I like about an HRG song are the breaks, Intros and riffs. This one has all these, but the style poor Princess F. has to sing in order to fit those silly lyrics in the verses sounds too ridiculous to take seriously. I think this might be the reason she sounds even more hyped than usual? The melody of The original Buggles song in the chorus also just sounds out of place and in the end if this song was nothing more than an Attack on internet Pirates than I'm sorry to say Live Music Team wasted thier otherwise amazing talent on a song that won't make any impact on the issue, but also sadly won't leave a memorable song for thier diehard fans either.
7-/10

9. Apple- Playboy (Eurogrooves)
ah yes my Eurobeat, Elena Ferreti is back and in top form! Funny thing is that what I love about this song is that it resembles Hey Boy so much that is reminds me of the good ole 90's when a particular artist followed a particular style for thier songs. Caria had many aliases, but his styles differed with each name he chose. This new Apple song is so full of energy, you can't help fall in love with Elena's vocals all over again. You have the essential intro Dall Ora has mastered were he almost always opts for sampleing different lines to the chorus to build up to the super speedy riff. This seems to works wonders for Eurogrooves tracks like this and give it an even more jumpy and almost feel as if riding on a Eurobeat rollercoster. The song is really one of the fastest offerings from Eurgrooves this year. The verses themselves start out with keybords instead of lyrics and go by rather fast which lead up to tension building bridge that will definately cross you to passion filled chorus. Even the swift kiss right before she sings Playboy... sounds like it was inserted especially to give the song a guaranteed NRGetic chorus. The chorus with lines like Playboy, sexy lover scream of 80's and 90's Hi Energy songs.and if you are a fan who immediately responds to these types of Italo/NRG lyrics than you will surley fall in love with this new Apple entry. There are really alot of positve aspects about the song and Dee jays could even create thier own mixes with her previous hit Hey Boy. Just mesh up the lyrics and you could have something like Play Boy/give me the night . The posibilities are endless and could prove hours of entertainment if you like to make your own mixes. My only gripe, but a small one, would be that all this power really gives the songs a feel as if it went by too fast. Blink and you will find yourself repeating it over and over again. Could this be a psychological way to get the song to grow on the listener with each listen? Nonethe less I was sold from the intro, so score another mega bomba for Dall Ora.
10/10

10. F.C.F.- Technological World (Saifam)
I never heard the original, but upon hearing the intro for this new version I kinda heard a distinct Thriller vibe in the first keybords. Anyway, what we have hear is an amazing intro and that's something Saiafam has slowly been recovering with songs like Harajuko Nights and esp this one. I was rightaway taken back to old skool songs like Japan Japn and Hear To Heart. Another thing any old skool italo fan will notice is how farina sounds alot like he did in the 80's. This I especially hear in the verses. This really brings back Saifam to the frontline. Old song or not, just listen to second verse , where the music is dropped and Farina is accompanied by his female backup. Not only that ,but the chorus is also 80s italo style. meaning that every line didn't have to start with the songs title. This is something Eurobeat has lost in throughout the years. again I bring up songs like David R. Jones- More Than A Dream to get my point across. I'll be the first to admit that I have been ragging alot on Saifam lately for thier remixes instead of new material, but this TIME I belive they hit the nail right onntarget with this Technological World. One of Saifam's best in ages.
10/10

11. Micky B.- I Wanna Run To You (ABeatC)
here is another song that I was ready to dismiss upon hearing the preview, but I'm glad that I didn't. This really is a nice throwback to better years for ABeatC. yes I'm talking about the early 90's were every ABeatC song was vinyl worthy. Right from the piano laced intro, you know you will be getting anice song ala Nuage style. I was reminded immediately of Shine. Her vocals might sound a bit week in the verses and bridge, but she suddenly seems to spurt out a surge of NRG in the chorus and since the melody is already lovely and soothing it all seems to fall in place. This song for examplke could even have used the galloping bass effect and still not lost it's perfect Aishu vibe. I see a few members like this ong as well, so I must be on the right track.
9-/10

12. Dave Rodgers feat. M. Landau- All Around The World. (ABeatC)
This song took a few listens to get the feel. I have no problem with the speed. It fits perect the whole All Around the world, but were are the verses and bridge? it seems like the song just has a chorus. meaning there is little difference in melody between the chorus, verses and even the riff is just played at a higher instrumental bar. I realize this was not intended as a Eurobeat song and therefore the structure is very different, but this also gives the song a sort of balnd and boring atmosphere. I don't know and to top it off is Dave backed up by another singer? In the end the song has beaeutifal soundworlds, the break at the 4:30 limit sounds especially amazing, but the rest just leaves me feeling very unsatisfied up untill that fade out which seems to last forever for no apparant reason other than to have the song reach the 6:30 minut limit.
6/10

13. AAA- Hide & Seek (SCP revamp Remix)
Here we have another song that did absolutley nothing for me when I heard the preview. I am sad to say that it continues to do absolutley nothing for me in extended ,which even that is fails miserably at 3:57. This song was also never intened to be Eurobeat. The structure is pop oriented. It doesn't help that it's sung in Japanese and the riff has more of a tech sound than Eurobeat. In the end I couldn't find anything redeeming aboutr this song. I even have to say that that fake break with that distorted rapp is epic epic fail. I will proboly never play this ong again. as it is one of the worst pieces of music I have ever encountered on a Super Eurobeat Cd. Not even the actual Triple AAA could save this wreck from falling flat on it's wheels...and it had to be SCP
0/10 NOT EUROBEAT!

14. GoTo- Don't Turn It Off(Headrush Mix) (SCP)
For as much as I absolutely loathed that previous AAA song, somehow SCP has managed to make full circle with this Rock remix of Don't Turn It Off. I really loved the original version and thought it was one of SCPs best of 209. This TIME they bust out even more guitar power and This round I rweally get the vision of Fastway cranking on the v twin as Ace is probobly doing high kicks just like David Lee Roth would do back in the day. Really a cool remix and probobly one of the best and well suited transitions of Eurobeat to Rock I have ever heard. I really stoked SCP decided to leave in the drop break down that it had in it's original version. Allright SCP got my respect back on this cd. Maybe they should stick to Rock. LOL!
8+/10


Final words: This cd turns out better than I had ever hoped. Eurogrooves and Saifam showed up with some of the best songs I have heard In a while. DELTA did amazing as well. I enjoyed GGms songs a lot too. SCP was split. In a way I'm glad thay had four songs on this cd. The opener and outro of the cd was well suited, but the other two offering were pretty bad. esp that AAA abomination. I think this J. Euro feature should be dropped sooner than later and HRG Attack can do much much better. Once again A special thanks to Mr. Dall Ora and Chritian De Leo himself for such an amazing showing with "Ready Forever" and the messege "Don't Stop The daning" is alive and well.

TOP SONGS:
Chris Stanton- Ready Forever
F.C.F.- Technological World
Apple- Playboy

WORST SONGS
AAA- Hide & Seek(SCP revamp remix)
Dave Rodgers feat M. Landau- All Around The World (ABeatC)
Bubbles- Hanky Panky (SCP)

HM:
Go Go Girls- My Hot Guitar (for it risque dirst lyrics)