New York: A Mix Odyssey

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Van Helden, Armand

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1st of all I don't normally purchase a Dj mix cd because I get bored with them very quickly. I'm a victim of getting bored of sub-genre mix compilations mainly because of their repetitive nature.

NOW HERE IS AN EXCEPTION TO ANY OF THE DJ MIXED CDs!!

Armand Van Helden took me on an Odyssey across the nightlife of New York in a way that I've never experienced before.

An impressively SEAMLESS blend between modern house to electro-80s to classic Rock anthems. Totally and utterly amazing!! I actually felt like I was club-hopping through many diverse clubs in a wonderful whirlwind of vibes that could only be provided by a great veteran to the club scene.

This MIX had a grip on my attention. I couldn't get enough!

Armand Van Helden, I tip my hat.

There's no doubt that VAN HELDEN is a great dj. There's no doubt, that this one may be a great mix. There's no doubt, that these songs may be anthems of New York club scene. There's no doubt, that the album may "represent that feeling of nightlife, that feeling of going out...", as VAN HELDEN says himself in the intro. And there's no doub't that it may do it really well.

I haven't been there, i know nothing about it. And i know, the album isn't meant for me then. But still i wan't to say that. For an outsider, theese tracks sound cool. Songs are familiar, have heard them, like them, but there are no personal memories included. And that's why, for a non-NYC-clubber this cd may seem a bit pointless. These hits by themselves are not endearing enough to charm all music lovers.

So take this poor piece of review just as a warning. If NY city-culture is not a part of your life, there's a chance, you won't see the appeal of this album.