I have been somehow been able to get a free copy before getting myself involve with a purchase...
So, here is my review.
1. Super Rider / Mark Astley (Delta) BPM : 157
The album starts off with a really kick-ass intro, then, the sabi kicks off in style, yet, trancish styled. Then, the song is really a piece with a lot of energy. The song is a really a pure genius of-a-piece. Good job Delta!
10/10
2. Wild Night / Mike West (Time) BPM : 156
Is it me or this song is only a big rehash of Love For Money 2007?? The intro, well, the entire song has the same sounds (here is the background). Anyway, the rehash seems really effective because it's a really good song. Good job on this one!
10/10
3. Spin Spin Baby / Jeff Driller (Hi-NRG Attack) BPM : 157
Jeff Driller come back with a irrigular title for a Hi-NRG Attack title. Yet, it's super effective! The song is packed with pure energy from the beginning to the end and, yet, the chorus really shows it. Right in my favorites!
10/10
4. Come On Up / King & Queen (A-Beat-C) BPM : 154
Until this song, the album is perfect. But, King And Queen kinda destroy the atmosphere with this song. The intro is kinda the quiet style with standard synth style. The sabi pops out of nowhere and it's the standard A-Beat-C style, the rest of the song is just as standard as the sabi is unfortunately. The score is standard also......
7/10
5. Everybody Shake / Nuage (A-Beat-C) BPM : 155
Speaking of standard, I thought earlier, when I was listening to the samples, that this song would be good. With the full edit, I gave it a second thought. The intro is yet, another calm start with a sabi that pops up of nowhere like I dislike them. The sabi itself is good with no plus. The couplets are good. The bridge kills the song to me. The real energy is only showing up in the chorus. Too bad. This song is only average to me.
7.75/10
6. My Sweet Forever / Pamsy (SCP) BPM : 147
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Oh wow... just wow... I always loved Pamsy and yet, she rarely disapoints me. The guitar at the beginning shows exactly my point. Every thing in that song is purely genius. Her vocal, the melody, the nergy... everything... This song really rivals with Once Upon A Time. That means, pure PWNAGE!
10+/10
7. Just A Game 2008 / Alexis (Time) BPM : 156
First remake of the CD. Well, this song is sweet. My point here is not saying that the song merits a perfect score. No. The intro is the kind of -bizarre-. No real expectation here. The sabi is the balladish style that Time loves to use, the one I don't really like. But, Time figures out that people won't have a kick on the sabi so they put more efforts on the rest of the song. Indeed, it's really worth it because it's great.
8.25/10
8. Imagine / Jay Lehr (SCP) BPM : 151
I adore "I'm Alive". So, when I saw this new title, I was waiting for the best. The intro kicks off with energy and shows off immediately Jay Lehr's effective vocals and melody. I don't want to pass the whole evening describing how awesome this song is. However, I still have a big part of my heart into "I'm Alive". But it does not mean that this song is bad. The opposite! It's great!
9/10
9. Happy Snappy Valentine / Nikita Jr. (Hi-NRG Attack) BPM : 165*
Kiki & Fancy #2? Well, that's my thought with this song. The song is really great with funky lyrics. The best is great in the style of Kiki & Fancy. I really love this song XD Words are missing!
10/10
10. No Borders / Annie (Time) BPM : 154
The song starts off with beautiful guitars and a great beat full of energy. The sabi is a standard agressive Time style. I don't care about it though. Annie's vocal is just awesome and the melody is just melodious. Everything in the song fits perfectly together, which is great.
10/10
11. Never Gonna Give Up / Ester (Go Go's Music) BPM : 150
Go Go's?? Well, I was surprised when I look for the same name in reviews for the label which produced it. The intro kicks off with great synth and great vocal. The sabi is just great in a Manuel style. Then, the melody in the song is just really good, vocals included. I can't really believe that it's the best song ever though...
9/10
12. White Love / Ace Warrior (A-Beat-C) BPM : 156
OK. Ace Warrior deceived me a lot since "No Religion" (which I liked). So, I am waiting for a song that will give me hope in Ace Warrior once again. The intro starts off calmly with a guitar riff. Then, a while after, the sabi come. But, not so good. However, Ace Warrior's vocals kinda get the energy back in the couplet but...... the chorus...... sorry. I give up here.
6/10
13. Valentino's Day / Annalise (A-Beat-C) BPM : 152
Annalise... damn. Really... I'm kinda starting to believe that there's no SEB albums without her. I don't like her neither. The intro kinda has a sucky calm intro with some strange sounds. Then, the sabi... ok... I'm asking myself if it's the best Annalise riff ever... yes it is. Anyway, her vocals destroys the show once again. I'm giving up here because I can't really give words when I'm on the verge of saying bad words.
3/10
14. Love For Money 2007 / Money Man (Time) BPM : 156
2007 not 2008 damn Avex. It does not mean that we are in 2008 that the song has been recorded in 2008. In fact, it's out since last September with Initial D Battle Stage 2 (which I own). Anyway, this song is the base melody for "Wild Night" by Mike West. But all of the sounds used in Mike West'song are gone... why? It's not the same song! LOL. Anyway, I loved the song a lot. I even prefer this song over SEB 1's version. Sometime, Time can make things so catchy. I think that is the song's strong point. The chorus is the great example!
10/10
15. Full Metal Cars / Daniel (Delta) BPM : 155
I won't be the Daniel ass-kicker here. The intro starts off with some packed energy. I never seen that energy in the last Daniel songs. The riff is the example. Also, it seems that Daniel's vocals improved because it seems more melodic with the melody. The chorus is energic. Great! Anyway, it is by
FAR the best Daniel song.
9.5/10
16. Yes I Will / Cherry (Delta) BPM : 157
The last Cherry song really kicked some serious asses with "Set Me Free". I was waiting another song like this one. So, when the sample went out, my worries ended! The song is still really the hard and fast type once again! The intro is kinda making some "sur place" but the riff is great and the melody in the couplets, bridge and chorus is even more!! Really, a big thumb up for you Cherry!
10/10
17. Let It Go / Mega NRG Man (A-Beat-C) BPM : 155
Mega NRG Man was kinda sucky in the last song and constantly waiting for a song that will please me linke some songs on the CD here. It starts slowly with a synth line as a base. The riff is STILL coming up from nowhere. But good though. The overall melody is pretty good. The chorus finally give me some hope in Mega NRG Man. Only if the intro was less sucky, it would have been a better song to listen.
8/10
18. Speed Of Light / The Snake (SCP) BPM : 157
Fastway? Ace? New male SCP singer? There is the question. That aside, the intro is really catchy and so is the sabi with all those guitars! I just can't let go the word "energy" of my vocabulary!! This song is just that! Great album ender!
10+/10
Overall, this album is pure genius! A pure chef-d'oeuvre! Can't get enough!
*Buys the album, regardless of CD 2*
Overall : 9½/10
Best :
- Speed Of Light / The Snake
- My Sweet Forever / Pamsy
- Super Rider / Mark Astley
- Wild Night / Mike West
- Yes I Will / Cherry
... more
Honorable Mentions :
- Full Metal Cars / Daniel
- Happy Snappy Valentine / Nikita Jr.
- Love For Money 2007 / Money Man
Worst :
- Valentino's Day / Annalise
- White Love / Ace Warrior
- Come On Up / King & Queen
*For the BPM of this song, MixMeister BPM Analyser shows 82.5 BPM... it's a false one indeed. It's because it caches only a beat on two divising the BPM by 2. So, a *2 is necessary. This song is the fastest of the album then!