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Welcome to week 1 Mixed Reviews... the mixes on this page were the mixes reviewed on this site prior to the new revamp.  This page is now part of the eJay Clubber UK archive of previous reviews, to return to the current week, simply click on the "Mixed Reviews" button in the left hand menu strip.

Tunes Reviewed by Clubber UK (Prior to site rework of 3rd June 2000, More mixes will be added over the next week or so by the site reviewers.

Mind Control (Oxygen) Kits needed:2,3,4,5,6 vuclubber4.gif (1164 bytes)
Superb Tune, Plenty of bass, lots of well executed breakdowns, even managed to slip in some cheese without going overboard.  All in all a very nice rounded tune, only let down by an electropop ending courtesy of megadance (sorry but this loop does rather suck)   Oxygen does need to end his tunes a little better though
Unreal (Oxygen) Kits needed:2,3,4,5 vuclubber4.gif (1164 bytes)
Oxygen drops the tempo this time to the floor for this one and not wrongly so, but it does remind me of when i was in cream and the dj was too mashed to realise the tune was playing too slow.  However a dancey tune this isn't and is more suited to chilling out than dance.  Don't get me wrong, but its a good tune with lots of structure..it just needs a higher tempo.
Wide (Oxygen) Kits needed:2,3,4,5 vuclubber4.gif (1164 bytes)
for me this one was better than Unreal due to its great intro.  Not sure about Oxygens love affair with EXOX in this one though  Terribly abrupt ending again suggesting that oxygen might even have got bored writing this tune.
A time long forgotten (Dan Lilley) Kits needed:4,5 vuclubber4.gif (1164 bytes)
A beuatiful intro to this 130bpm tune develops into a rather nice yet, melancholy tune.  The slow pace of the tune doesn't make it bad either, as he has put it together so well.  Dan uses the Groove Generator quite extensively, and this is a definite plus for him.  An all round enjoyable tune worthy of the click.
City Life (Dan Lilley) Kits needed:4,5 vuclubber3.gif (1125 bytes)
A slightly disappointing mix from dan this time, with some very harsh samples being used together to form the rather long intro which eventually builds into something much more listenable.  Not a bad tune, but not one of his best either.  Sorry Dan...you can do better.
Heat it up (Dan Lilley) Kits needed:5 vuclubber4.gif (1164 bytes)
A rough and ready tune, using noicy guy to effect.  Not displeasing by any means, in fact it bounces along at quite a pace and didn't bore me at all.  Sure some bits are repetitive, but then repetitive beats made the dance industry what it is today.  Enough variation giving this one a 4.
Circle of Life (Dan Lilley) Kits needed:4,5 vuclubber3.gif (1125 bytes)
Not a bad tune, it shows that Dan can mix in different styles.  However, some of the sample choices are a little cheesey (but not overly so).  Anyway, this tune has a rather nice breakdown, even with the funny whistle and folksy dance section.  To me, this seems like dan has been playing with some samples, and it hasn't truly gelled, but again, not a bad thing, its our not so good mixes that help us to be proud of our banging and decent mixes. eh dan?  This tune does remind me why I scroll past certain samples while looking for the meatier ones though.  Lets face it, some samples just weren't really cut out for Dance eJay 2, and dan used em'  (tongue in cheek there)
Journey to Enlightenment (D.Lilley) Kits needed:4,5 vuclubber5.gif (1155 bytes)
You know, this is a slower number at 130bpm, but the intro grabbed me immediately.  A nine+ minute tune builds beautifully and maintains its pace throughout.  Dan obviously has alot of talent with Dance eJay 2, and I wouldn't be at all surprised if he was buzzing while writing this tune.  I would have been.  Once again, the groove generator plays its part well to further enhance the overall tune, nice one!  I am giving this a 5 on the basis that it is a very nice tune throughout  and I don't believe in having a 5 rating if I am not going to use it.  Slow does not mean boring.
Time Travel (Dan Lilley) Kits needed:5 vuclubber4.gif (1164 bytes)
Dan uses some of my favourite samples in this tune to good effect, and while this isn't dan's best tune it is still worth the download. I get the feeling that dan was concentrating on the trance kit for this one, or just didn't have the house kit at the time of writing this, but if your after some good tunes, get this one. You won't regret the click.
Troponin (Dan Lilley) Kits needed:4,5 vuclubber4.gif (1164 bytes)
I get the distinct feeling that Dan is a man who likes quite a range of different music, not because this tune is different, but because he takes his tunes down many varying paths.  This is a nice tune with some decent bass in it.  (oracle does grab me!)  I don't think I will get any bad flak if I say that Dan ranks on up there with the likes of Oxygen, Peppy, Anomaly 7, JD Messiah and myself (according to other ejayers, not my opinion)  .I liked this tune, so if you trust my judgement, then trust your finger, if your trust your finger, trust your mouse, and start that download.
Close Orbit (Dan Lilley) Kits needed:4,5 vuclubber4.gif (1164 bytes)
Ahh, a lovely tune from dan this is, using samples to great effect as always, he builds the tune constantly with a great use of layering and the usual masterly use of the groove generator.  A Good tune, if a little short by his normal standards.  Loved the use of mayfly, and I have to say, I experimented with mayfly afterwards, and ended up quite liking the sample.   Keep em' coming dan.
Keep Cool (Dan Lilley) Kits needed:4,5 vuclubber4.gif (1164 bytes)
Everyone knows that I mainly stick to the 140bpm, but every now and again, I hear a tune that drops the bpm to the floor, this one is no exception as its bpm is 120bpm, which you know would be ideal start of the night stuff or just for plain chilling out.  The best thing about this mix is that its not too boring, and includes the odd vocal for good measure.  One of the things I really liked about this tune was his drum breaks, nicely staggered giving an overall decent playback before a new section kicks in.  Good one dan......you get a 4 for what otherwise wouldn't normally grab me...nicely done and oh what an ending!
Kill it (Dan Lilley) Kits needed:4,5 vuclubber4.gif (1164 bytes)
Another 120bpm'er from Dan, this one being very deep and full of drums.  Not displeasing for a 120bpm mix, and it builds wonderfully too.  I often wonder what state of mind is best for a slower mix, but when you take the time to listen to a mix like this, it grabs you.    Good tune dan... a funky groove thats sure to please.
Contact (Oxygen) Kits needed:2,3,4,5,6 vuclubber4.gif (1164 bytes)
A good tune here from oxygen, not the best I have heard from him, but still a worthwhile listen nontheless.   Oxygen (simon), has alot of skill on Dance eJay 2, and the only way to know what I mean is to grab this tune and have a listen for yourself.  A nice breakdown in the midsection leads to a punchy end to the tune and makes for good listening.  Well done Simon.
End Game (Oxygen) Kits needed:2,3,4,5 vuclubber4.gif (1164 bytes)
I have listened to this tune quite a few times now, and I quite like it.  Simon uses quite alot of the original dance ejay samples on a regular basis, and this one is no different, but at the pace this tune flys at, they sound different somehow.  The one thing that hits home with this mix is that Dance eJay 2 is crying out for a dream piano sample kit.  We all went gaga over Children by Robert Miles I am sure, so why not eh?  A job well done here simon, but its still getting a 4, as I KNOW you are capable of better.
Orbiting (Oxygen) Kits needed:2,3,4,5,6 vuclubber5.gif (1155 bytes)
Well, I said I reserved a 5 for thos really special mixes didn't I?  After handing him this mix back because I thought it needed more, he worked on it and Yes, oh yes, Simon delivers the goods this time, and this is a huge hit with my brother too, which is rare.   Love the bass in this tune, and not to mention the door hits.  Lovely breakdown leading to beautiful punchy section.  In the words of Chris Tarrant when he was on Tiswas..."This is what we want!!!"  A pat on the back for Simon for this one.  One of my personal favourites.  Foot tapping, head bouncing stuff.   Anybody out there with a Soundblaster Live should try this on Arena mode with your quad speakers pounding...you'll love it!
5 over 6 Remix (Peppy) Kits needed:1,2,3,4,5 vuclubber4.gif (1164 bytes)
No mistaking a peppy mix is there?  he tends to sign them with samples (:  I have to say though, that this mix for me anyway was rather disappointing.  Peppy knows that the ejay scene has hotted up, and has chosen to remix what is now an old tune of his.  My only problem with it, is that it sounds too much like the original dance ejay and doesn't quite cut the mustard.  Not wishing to dampen it though, I am going to issue a 4 based simply on the fact that it is still a darn good mix.  he knows it, and should not be disheartened by my personal comments on this mix.  I really have heard better stuff from peppy though. Right pep?
MegaMix99 (DJ Trax) Kits needed:2,3,4,5,6 vuclubber5.gif (1155 bytes)
Unheard of mostly over in England, but I got this mix sent to me by a fellow ejayer, he loved it, and so do I.   This mix is very long, but you know I like long mixes as long as they are well written.  Well, I could give this a big review, but I won't.  Instead, I will let you guys hear why I reckon this deserved a 5.
Space Trip (JD Messiah) Kits needed:2,3,4,5 vuclubber5.gif (1155 bytes)
You know, this is bloody good!  A very happy mix all round, and well delivered in the style which is earning JD Messiah aclaim by the day.  I do love a well written mix, and here he comes with a great one at that.  Oh yeah, without a doubt, he gets a 5.....couldn't give any less for a mix such as this.