I'll throw mine into as well. Also based on the mix format. Hearing a little more of the song does indeed change ones initial opinion about samples.
Super Eurobeat 198 nonstop.
1. Vicky Valer- Star Heart(DELTA)
So DELTA starts off the batch of new songs. This one has a nice 80's vibe about. It's uplifting ,but not silly. Sounds like 90's TIME. Vicky sounds great as usual. It's nice to see her ressurrected and it would have been interesting if she had indeed become a new force to rekon with for a new Eurobeat era. The best part of the song, is with no doubt ,the chorus. It really draws the spirit of a brand new sunny day. The accapella start is also really dear to my heart, since I love these kind of intros. It's not a perfect song, but a nice way to start off the new batch.
8+/10
2. Cherry- Keep Fall In Love(DELTA)
I kept thinking Cherry already had a song called Keep on Falling In Love, but I think it's actually Keep on Loving You. Anyway, Newfield does indeed capture that SAW sound of the 80's. Even the revolving bass reminds the listener of yesteryear. We get the same type of melody in the verse and chorus that almost always insures Cherry a hit. The way the synths are played in the verse is also very DELTA. A nice exit for Cherry if we are to ever hear from her again? Both songs also kinda mixed nicely
9-/10
3. Stephy- Speed Demon(Dima prods)
Right from the start we hear those epic piano keys ,that Dima excels in. This is the first big hit for me on this nonstop deal. The soundworlds sound alot like the ones in Stop City Lover. The whole edit sounds like a mix between ABeatC and Dima style. The stand out is without a doubt Stephy's vocal style. She really had mimiced that same vocal range she used in the classic "Emotions" She goes up in range and does it with such conviction that it gives the song its entire essence. Like a said before, She says Demon like we do in Spanish, that also gives it its originalty. My one quirk is that it sounds as if the song only has ,but one verse and is repeated in verse two . This reminded me of the first HRG Attack songs. Anyway, still a great song.
10/10
4. Krystal- Dream(Dima)
I originally gave this song's sample a frowny face, but upon hearing a little more, I see that I was dead wrong on that initial thought. Here is another example of Dima's epic creations. Surely the man takes honours for best of the new songs. What caught my attentions is how the kinda housy beats are fused perfectly together with Eurobeat soundworlds. Probly what makes me appreciate the song even more. Krystal has a some very high pitched vocals, but never sounds chipmunky. That's another thing that is amazing about her on this song and One Week. With two 10s Dima is doing just great in my book.
10/10
5. Pamsy- Sunshine Baby(SCP)
I said I might like this and I surely do. She surely makes the best career move by breaking away form her usual transy style. Ever since she sang that duet with Jay Lehr, I had a feeling she might go in that discoish direction. In fact I can bet my entire vinyl collection Jay Lehr lend a hand on the songs composure. It's just too 80's perfect not to be a hit. Uplifting, full of NRG and catchy. Pamsy's best song ever, That is besides her Scream Team.
10/10
6. Futura- I'm Superstar(ABeatC)
I think Furura is counting her eggs before they hatch. This song will not make her a superstar. I already mentioned the lack of power the song has, but now it has found a way to further irritate me...and That is those somewhat arabic melodies playing in the verses and bridge...and was there even a bridge? The chorus ; which is not completely abysmal doesn't even belong in the song. I agree with the majoraty by saying this goes down as one of ABEatC most EPIC Fails ever. Right alongside that piano mix of Space Boy. What a disturbing way for ABeatC to be showcased on this cd.
2/10(and that is for the melody in chorus only)
7. Peek A Boo-Koko Soko(Saifam)
I never heard the original, so this was a new song for me. I can't say I was blown away at all. It's a regular safe sounding club floor filler and nothing more to me. Too simple to get me excited and too silly to sing along to. The soundworlds are nice, but the song lacks what makes the Eurobeat formula work. Hardly any change in the verses and chorus, it has no bridge and I bet it has a likewise boring intro and break. I actually heard an uplifting "Hey" Still not enuff to save the song from mediocraty.
7-/10
8. Virgenelle- The Power Of Love(GoGo's)
Never really care for her extra hyped vocals all that much. Infact ,aside from her very first songs, I only ever trtuly liked Love,Sex Money and Wanna Be Over The Moon..and that was for that awesome melody those songs had. The most irritating aspect of this song is the chorus and the way it doesn't fit the riff at all. The riff is what I really liked about the song, so my thoughts are kinda torn in two. A song needs more than a wicked riff to be concidered good, so I say "nay"
6/10
9. Veronika- SOS(Eurogrooves)
I wasn't too thrilled with veronika's first attempt, so I was kinda skeptical when hearing this song. Add to that fact that Les Blue belles already did a very nice remake of the same song and I wasn't anticipating this title at all. It's always been a sort of simple song that baerly fits Eurobeat formula, but what got my attention was the riff. it's played marvelously and reminds me of exactly how Dall Ora brought the Limahl and Buggles classics to the Eurobeat era, so you give it some replays and start to see that Annerly's vocals actually sound great and that Dall Ora adds many sound worlds to the song's structure that it actually merits a nice 7 on a scale from 1-10.
7/10
10. Christine & Irene- Easy Come and Easy Go(SCP)
SCP reverts to thier more known sound on this next offering. This style is not really my cup of tea, but I gave it a few listens and realized that its kinds a rehash of Christine's "Yeah!" That song was one of those that grew on me with TIME, but sadly this one won't be achieving that goal. It's mainly for those silly horrid kiddie shoutouts that I'm not very fond of on SCPs music....it does kinda mix with Black Eva's song, eh?
6+/10
11. Black Eva- Wroom Wroom Super Car(HRG Attack)
I believe I allready gave this one a thumbs up? I have the extended version for a while now and sounds terrific to me. It has all the elements one has come to love about Live Music Studio prods. The best part is all those Italo flavad synths. Especially the riff.
10/10
18. HRG All Stars- Rumiringo Superstar(HRG Attack)
I still don't know what the heck Rumiringo is and I can't remeber that song with the same chorus. Instead of Rumiringo, it says something else. and the" let your body go" it says "Set your body free"It's male sung and It's surely driving me nuts. This song is pretty good. A fast aggresssive HRG Attck song that lends itself to sound like an erray of most speedy female HRG prods. It's fun and a decent way to end this cd, but Russian Gangsters would have been better.
8+/ 10.
This is pretty much how much I expected to like a cd with all female lineup. I miss that agressivness form thier male counterparts. The surprises for me were Dima's works. Yes I love his works, but didn't expect these songs to be so epic. The big turn around for me was the Pamsy track. I have never given her songs a high grade like that, but this song just worked on all levels. Not a Pamsy lover nor anyhthing that drastic, but a great song must surely be recognized.
The rest of the songs featured on this mix were in no way favourites of mine at all. Hope some extendeds show up on google soon.
