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| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. Above & Beyond Tokyo | |||
| 2. Parker & Hanson Afterthought | |||
| 3. Breakfast pres. Keyworth Median | |||
| 4. Cramp RU116 | |||
| 5. Andrew Bayer & Matt Lange feat. Kerry Leva In And Out Of Phase | |||
| 6. Oliver Smith New Dawn | |||
| 7. Norin & Rad Bloom | |||
| 8. Above & Beyond Formula Rossa | |||
| 9. Maor Levi & Bluestone On Our Own | |||
| 10. Genix Higher State | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. Tate & Diamond feat. Nicolai Electrified (Mat Zo Electrofied Dub) | |||
| 2. Mat Zo Bipolar | |||
| 3. Above & Beyond feat. Richard Bedford Every Little Beat (Myon & Shane 54 Summer Of Love Mix) | |||
| 4. Jaytech New Vibe | |||
| 5. Andrew Bayer feat. Molly Bancroft Keep Your Secrets | |||
| 6. Arty Kate | |||
| 7. Jaytech Overdrive | |||
| 8. Super8 & Tab feat. Jan Burton Slow To Learn (Maor Levi Club Mix) | |||
| 9. Nitrous Oxide iPeople | |||
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Well this is different; to criticise an Anjunabeats release doesn't feel right, but having listened to volume 9 a few times now, I have to be honest. In my opinion, it simply isn't as good as the previous volumes. Obviously, A&B can only include what is out there, and as usual the standard of mixing is second to none. They are still the best at this, in my opinion. But song selection leaves a little to be desired. Tracks 2 and 3 on the first CD, for example, are not great; Afterthought is aptly named and Median is well below the average standard. I love Cramp's RU116 though, so at this point I was feeling more positive about the rest of the album. However, overall I was left disappointed. We seem to have an influx of what I would describe as 'electro' songs on the album. I'm not sure it is electro by definition, but to me it's not trance and it's not Anjunadeep-type house either. The smooth quality and elation of tracks on previous albums is nowhere near as prevalent in volume 9. Anyone who had the (mis?)fortune of listening to Andrew Bayer's latest album, well, whilst volume 9 isn't that eclectic, it is slightly veering in that direction.
Don't get me totally wrong, it's not a terrible album by any means, but Anjunabeats' releases have set such high standards that I can't help being disappointed. The best tracks, in my opinion, are those that are more 'traditional' Anjunabeats, such as Cramp's RU116 and all of Oliver Smith's tracks. Perhaps, given this, I just don't like change, but I do believe it's more that I don't like the style as much. Maybe this is the way 'trance' music is going, or perhaps A&B are diversifying. Having said that, those songs that are more traditional Anjunabeats aren't quite as uplifting as others in previous albums, in my opinion.
But A&B are still the best in this field - buy it and see what you think.
Don't get me totally wrong, it's not a terrible album by any means, but Anjunabeats' releases have set such high standards that I can't help being disappointed. The best tracks, in my opinion, are those that are more 'traditional' Anjunabeats, such as Cramp's RU116 and all of Oliver Smith's tracks. Perhaps, given this, I just don't like change, but I do believe it's more that I don't like the style as much. Maybe this is the way 'trance' music is going, or perhaps A&B are diversifying. Having said that, those songs that are more traditional Anjunabeats aren't quite as uplifting as others in previous albums, in my opinion.
But A&B are still the best in this field - buy it and see what you think.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I'll tell you exactly what happened, they have gone the same way as Oakenfold, Tiesto, Ferry Corsten and to a certain extent Mr trance himself Armin Van Buuren.
The growing influence of the U.S led EDM market has been affecting the style of what I would call "proper trance" for a while and here we can see what impact it has had in its full glory. Slow Housey/ Progressive tracks with little or no resemblance to the sound that has made Anjunabeats great for all these years. I thought the reason for sister label Anjunadeep was to separate the different genre's however I simply cannot believe how poor this album actually is. WHERE IS THE TRANCE????????
Gone is the magic of the "Tri-State" era where the London based lads left us spellbound with their beautiful blend of uplifting vocal trance. The signs have been there for a while however this release confirms my fears, Above & Beyond and Anjunabeats have lost their soul :(
Listening to Volume 1 -5 of this series just shows how magical the boys once where and to see how poor they have actually become is quite staggering. Some people say change is good, and no doubt the Anjuna fan boys and girls from the US will buy it in their thousands but take a step back a few years and you tell me which is their best work???
Will they ever achieve the heights of Volumes 1 to 5 again??? Probably not, which is why I now listen to such labels as "Enhanced Recordings" who are the new pioneer's of uplifting trance!!!
If your a trance fan, trust me, Avoid at all costs.
The growing influence of the U.S led EDM market has been affecting the style of what I would call "proper trance" for a while and here we can see what impact it has had in its full glory. Slow Housey/ Progressive tracks with little or no resemblance to the sound that has made Anjunabeats great for all these years. I thought the reason for sister label Anjunadeep was to separate the different genre's however I simply cannot believe how poor this album actually is. WHERE IS THE TRANCE????????
Gone is the magic of the "Tri-State" era where the London based lads left us spellbound with their beautiful blend of uplifting vocal trance. The signs have been there for a while however this release confirms my fears, Above & Beyond and Anjunabeats have lost their soul :(
Listening to Volume 1 -5 of this series just shows how magical the boys once where and to see how poor they have actually become is quite staggering. Some people say change is good, and no doubt the Anjuna fan boys and girls from the US will buy it in their thousands but take a step back a few years and you tell me which is their best work???
Will they ever achieve the heights of Volumes 1 to 5 again??? Probably not, which is why I now listen to such labels as "Enhanced Recordings" who are the new pioneer's of uplifting trance!!!
If your a trance fan, trust me, Avoid at all costs.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I have every single Above & Beyond album and have been a huge fan, and after the excellent Anjunabeats 8 I was looking forward to hearing what Volume 9 had to offer, but unfortunately it turns out to be rather bland.
As usual the mixing is first class, but there is no uplifting trance which is what Anjunabeats has traditionally been about. I suppose I should have seen it coming as A&B's Trance Around The World radio show has been all about progressive tracks this year. If the text in the booklet about their new sound is anything to go by I think the Anjunabeats I've known and loved is dead and that's a shame.
For the first time listening to an Anjunabeats album I was actually bored, especially by the first disc. At least the second disc has some intensity but it's not the uplifting style I enjoy and expect from Above & Beyond. I hope this is just a blip and they return to their uplifting style in Volume 10.
As usual the mixing is first class, but there is no uplifting trance which is what Anjunabeats has traditionally been about. I suppose I should have seen it coming as A&B's Trance Around The World radio show has been all about progressive tracks this year. If the text in the booklet about their new sound is anything to go by I think the Anjunabeats I've known and loved is dead and that's a shame.
For the first time listening to an Anjunabeats album I was actually bored, especially by the first disc. At least the second disc has some intensity but it's not the uplifting style I enjoy and expect from Above & Beyond. I hope this is just a blip and they return to their uplifting style in Volume 10.
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Different but Amazing!
What really made me write this review is the people slagging this album for not being "proper" trance. Read more
Published 1 month ago by S. Morrissey
Different but amazing!
What made me write this review was how anyone could slag this album for not being "proper" trance. If you were listening to anjunabeats 1 and 2 (which are amazing) and expect... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sam32
anjunabeats volume 9
Fantastic album not a heavily vocal one but that's what makes it good. The tracks as always are mixed to perfection and its another great volume if your after heavy vocals get... Read more
Published 4 months ago by bigdan
Love It
I have been an Anjunabeats fan for a few years now. Volume 6 is still the best in my opinion but after a few listens to this I think it is brilliant. A&B still very much have it. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Waity
woefull
Well what can i say,i have been an anjunabeats fan for years but this is by far the worst release yet,normally one cd is a
lot worse than the other but both were no good,after... Read more
lot worse than the other but both were no good,after... Read more
Published 5 months ago by andy boy shoes
Exellent
Yes this is a little different from the last anjunabeats but i absolutley love it. alot more progression on here which i love, i hope anjunabeats is going to keep this new... Read more
Published 6 months ago by samsim
I keep my smile!
Wow! The CD One is fantastic and not average for sure. The beginning with "Tokyo"" is a really good start. The whole CD keeps my smile to the end. Read more
Published 6 months ago by B. Denizoglu
Better than the previous two.
A much more progressive sounding compilation than the last two outings. Decent tunes from Maor Levi and Matt Lange as well as some new stuff from Above and Beyond. Read more
Published 6 months ago by P. Lockwood
A&B Anjunabeats vol 9 - Well here it is!
Felt like forever waiting for this after 8, and understandbly took a while, what with all the going's on in between times, touring all over the world and the release of their first... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Ben Wiltshire
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