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Take a year out of the life of Armin van Buuren and you ll come to find he s been living more than one at once. Aside of his personal life, the number one DJ spends his time globetrotting, producing and hosting, all in the name of music. 2010 was made up with nothing but highlights, including the release of his Mirage album as the summit of all of his hard work. Along with its release, a new Armin Only world-tour was kicked off, as well as the preparations for the celebration of the 500th episode and 10th birthday of his beloved A State of Trance radio show. One of the few constant factors in his roaring life as a superstar DJ and producer, is the weekly 2 hour radio show in which Armin reaches out to the average of 15 million listeners. No matter how many awards, accolades or prestigious gigs the Dutchman got, it never made him lose his love for radio. Ranked number one in the critically acclaimed DJ Mag Top 100 for the fourth year running, as the first DJ ever, Armin van Buuren keeps his fans up to date on the latest in trance and progressive with a relentless passion and energy. Always ahead with exclusives and fresh, unreleased tracks, Armin also presents an A State of Trance compilation, representing a new year in trance on a special 2 disk mix. A yearly highlight to millions of dance lovers, the ASOT compilation series has been going strong since 2004, nominated for and winning many awards ever since. Months of preparation passed before Armin van Buuren finally found the perfect balance and track selection for his A State of Trance 2011. Some of its tracks fresh coming straight the studio, like the ones of The Blizzard & Omnia, Mark Otten, Max Graham, Rex Mundi and Orjan Nilsen, or representing the 2011 sound that currently fills the global clubs, by the likes of Mark Eteson, Aly & Fila, Robert Nickson & Thomas Datt, Arty & Mat Zo and Beat Service. 2 disks of 2011 essentials, with the beloved On TheBeach and In The Club themes reflecting what will be heard today and tomorrow.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I have to disagree with a previous reviewer who said this album is bland with no killer tracks. In my opinion, this is one of the best trance albums I've heard for a long time - proper old school trance - big build-ups, some but not too many vocals, thumping bass-lines - trance as it should be. It's the kind of album that makes you want to go for a run or drive your car. I've got ASOT 2007, 2008 and now this one. 2007 as many warned in their reviews is very poor - cetainly CD1 anyway - and is barely trance at all as far as I'm concerned. 2008 is a lot better but CD1, though enjoyable, is very chilled and full of vocals and again barely fits into the trance category. 2011 however is trance through and through. There's less of a difference between CD1 and CD2 than on some of the other albums and if anything it's a great gradual build from the start of CD1 all the way to the end of CD2. If I really want to be picky there's a couple of songs on CD2 that perhaps drift into the bland category but they are few and far between and are quickly forgotten when the next anthem kicks in. Overall I've no hesitation giving this 5 stars - genuinely is the best ASOT I've heard and am sure it will not disappoint real trance lovers.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
We all know Armin is a top quality mixer and it is worth beginning this review by saying that this album is, unsurprisingly, mixed to perfection. If you are looking for a snapshot of trance in 2011, then this album is the first place to start every time, as the title `A State of Trance 2011' suggests.
In terms of song quality, taking all of the ASoT offerings, I feel that 2004-6 were better than albums that have gone since; whether, as another reviewer mentions, this is down to Armin's odd song choices or just what has been made in the trance society I don't know. Regardless, I was a little concerned that I would experience some disappointment again with 2011. However, the tracks on this album are, in my opinion, much better and have a certain class about them that the last few ASoTs appear to have lacked.
I think the main reason for this is the significant reducing of the number of tracks with vocals. What 2007-09 in particular seemed to have too much of, for me, was dominating vocals that often damaged what was a decent trance song underneath. I love vocals in trance, but only if they add to the song rather than killing it with overpowering tones. This has improved very much in 2011, and those songs that do contain vocals seem to be far mellower, with the voice integrating with the rest of the track rather than potentially destroying it. I think Armin has 'gone back to his roots' a little bit with these sort of selections - his recent artist album 'Mirage' was quite poor in my opinion, largely because of his new found love for the guest vocalist.
This said, I still don't think we get any true classics on this album, not in comparison to my two favourites 2005 and 2006 anyway. I still can't get enough of tracks such as '808,' 'Emotional Void,' 'Shipwrecked' and 'Your Loving Arms' today, whereas somehow I can't see this happening with tracks on this album. I guess only time will tell, and again, perhaps Armin's choice is dictated by what is out there, not by his selections.
It's worth a buy this one, and it is probably the best ASoT installation since 2006 in my opinion.
In terms of song quality, taking all of the ASoT offerings, I feel that 2004-6 were better than albums that have gone since; whether, as another reviewer mentions, this is down to Armin's odd song choices or just what has been made in the trance society I don't know. Regardless, I was a little concerned that I would experience some disappointment again with 2011. However, the tracks on this album are, in my opinion, much better and have a certain class about them that the last few ASoTs appear to have lacked.
I think the main reason for this is the significant reducing of the number of tracks with vocals. What 2007-09 in particular seemed to have too much of, for me, was dominating vocals that often damaged what was a decent trance song underneath. I love vocals in trance, but only if they add to the song rather than killing it with overpowering tones. This has improved very much in 2011, and those songs that do contain vocals seem to be far mellower, with the voice integrating with the rest of the track rather than potentially destroying it. I think Armin has 'gone back to his roots' a little bit with these sort of selections - his recent artist album 'Mirage' was quite poor in my opinion, largely because of his new found love for the guest vocalist.
This said, I still don't think we get any true classics on this album, not in comparison to my two favourites 2005 and 2006 anyway. I still can't get enough of tracks such as '808,' 'Emotional Void,' 'Shipwrecked' and 'Your Loving Arms' today, whereas somehow I can't see this happening with tracks on this album. I guess only time will tell, and again, perhaps Armin's choice is dictated by what is out there, not by his selections.
It's worth a buy this one, and it is probably the best ASoT installation since 2006 in my opinion.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is another solid collection of trance from AvB. However, for me, it loses a star because the inclusion of the awful Rex Mundi track 'Sandstone'. This edited(!) 6 minute opus is completely out of place with the feel of rest of the tracks on the first disc and, being in the middle, effectively splits an otherwise excellent set into two. It would sound better on a Hernan Cattaneo 'Sequential' mix, rather than here.
That blip aside (and ignoring some inane lyrics about 'where butterflies are free to roam' on Max Graham's 'So Caught Up') the rest of both discs is great and highly recommended.
That blip aside (and ignoring some inane lyrics about 'where butterflies are free to roam' on Max Graham's 'So Caught Up') the rest of both discs is great and highly recommended.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Excellent
Probably up there as one of my favourite State of Trance CDs, in the club CD is amazing and I must have listened to it hundreds of times
Published 8 days ago by Big Al
asot
great cd for trance heads.
great vocals.
great mixing.
great tunes....GREAT!! ;-)
Looking forwards for A State Of Trance 2012!!
great vocals.
great mixing.
great tunes....GREAT!! ;-)
Looking forwards for A State Of Trance 2012!!
Published 1 month ago by Greg
Great Mix
Fantastic mix of 2 contrasting cd's. First is a more relaxing, blissful mix perfect for walking the dog to or an easy Sunday, the second is a more upbeat mix perfect for running,... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Blazebro
good
i bought the cd for some one eles and they love it it came in good time and was a good price was happy with the results of my order.
Published 4 months ago by jess
Worth it purely for the 2nd CD
Not a fan of CD1 (apart from track 9) - 2nd CD much better. Normally go for compilations, this was a bit of a risk - I'd defo look at future States of Trance.
Published 4 months ago by JulieMc
High quality
Has there ever been a time - in the last ten years at least - when both Armin Van Buuren and trance music in general WEREN'T being slagged off for being unoriginal, repetetive,... Read more
Published 5 months ago by skywatcher
Superb and Sensually pleasing to the senses of an open mind
A superb offering from AVB, has some killer tracks and definately an album for real trance fans, if you love your hands in the air trance then do not buy this album stick to MOS or... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Daz G
On the money
If you like ambient, this double album of carefully mixed tracks doesn't disappoint.
CD1 starts with sparrows but quickly gets going. CD2 carries on in the same manner. Read more
CD1 starts with sparrows but quickly gets going. CD2 carries on in the same manner. Read more
Published 7 months ago by D.Hatcher
Awesome CD
I listened to this on youtube and its well worth buying.
It contains a mixture of vocal and no-vocal trance chosen by one of the best DJ's around, wonderfull remixes, heavy... Read more
It contains a mixture of vocal and no-vocal trance chosen by one of the best DJ's around, wonderfull remixes, heavy... Read more
Published 9 months ago by klb161
Excellent Tunes!!!!!!
This Mega Double Trance Treat is Fabbo for Partying to or just Driving for miles and miles!! Armin never lets you down with this Compilation year after year. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Charlotte
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