Perfecto Presents Another World

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Paul Oakenfold

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The Host Of Seraphim by Dead Can Dance blares through the speakers, warming the pinnacle of disk-one's climatic entrance. Then, shortly after a "Majestic" reprieve from female singing, Led Zepplin rocks the house with trance as its background. If that's not eclectic enough than I don't what is--. The major problem with a lot of techno these days are the repetitive atmospheres that claim to be original and new. Bah! Do you know how many times I hear the same old same old in terms of sound? It gets quite annoying at times and very unappealing to its uninventfulness. Paul, however, is an exception to this complaint. He seems to reinvent himself with each new release, blessing his listeners with something fresh and flat-out marvelous. And if anybody thinks that this is unoriginal and frankly "boring," than they need to open their minds more to change. The consistant breaks of New Age-type songs are a blissful relief to the constant pounding of the grandious synth lines & groove beats conjured by Oakey, proving techno to be much more than just obnoxious noise. It can also provide you with a source of meditation and emotion, as portrayed here in such tunes as Song To The Siren by Sabel (as heard on a perfume commercial), Rachel's Song by Vangelis, and Sanvean by Dead Can Dance. I think it's a perfect blend of two genres weaving naturally into one colorful hue. And I have to agree with an earlier reviewer who pointed out that Oakey's intent of Perfecto Radio was not made for the purpose of dance clubs but moreso for the reason to produce something to groove to at home without wishing you were raving instead.

P.S. Both cds are excellent but the 2nd is slightly better. And the last song - The Silence 2000 by Delerium is meant to be played very, very loud! Don't delay on buying "Perfecto Presents Another World" for Oakey triumphs once again.

I hope my review helped. Did it?

I'm amazed that there were so many good reviews on this album. It's not that good, definetly Oakenfold's worst. I feel like I was being generous giving 3 stars, that's only because it's Oakenfold, the only Dj who can make me dance sober. I mean, lets see, 3 Dead Can Dance songs not mixed in anyway(Lisa Gerrard is DCD Lead), Delerium which is pretty good. Then there is "Flesh" with Jan Johnston's angelic voice (love her, also sings skydive, I think) But that is on another Oakenfold album (Essential Selection Vol. 1) which is a much better album (throw away the Fat Boy Slim half, that's a bit of poop, take that opinion as a grain of salt, not a FBS fan) This album get's my most disappointing album award. Not much sticks out as good, especially from the first half. If I change my mind I'll change my review. Peace.