Far Away

by

Lasgo

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Lasgo's trance on their first album was stunning--and most of us (including myself) expected more of that here. While the lead of single Surrender and about 3 other singles delivered, when I first bought this disc I was hugely disappointed--until now, when my senses catch up with me. This is the sign of a true group that stays on the cutting edge of dance music, and moved from the oversaturated trance sound to the explosion of retro 80s electro house. And the tracks are incredible--even featuring a remake of Thompson Twins' "Hold Me Now", a 'new wave' ballad "True" which is clearly an ode to Camouflage's "That Smiling Face", and the fantastic "Only You" which borrows its riff directly from Silver Pozoli's "Around My Dream."

Brilliant CD that was ahead of its time and deserves the recognition instead of the rejection.

Lasgo surprised everyone when their debut single "something" became an international hit, even making the US top 40. Their debut album quickly followed annd was a success. The act return with their second album "far away" and this time have added an retro 80's new wave vibe to their trademark Belgian trance sound. And they almost manage to pull it off.

The best tracks on the album are arguably the one taht remain true to Lasgo's vocal trance roots. Lead-off single "surrender" and "deep in your heart" are amazing slices of trance. Evi's vocals are in top form and the beats are amazing.

Second single "all night long" finds 80s new wave as the inspriration. Its a major departure but its quite interesting with its mix of keyboards and minimalist beats.

The rest of the album continues much the same. their are some really interesting electronic sounds and nice melodies but the songs start to sound the same. Fans of the first album may find the new album to be a big departure which I feel it is. Acts need to grow and change although in Lasgo's case I believe they maybe branched too far out of the genre .