Album Review: Forza Buio by Antrim Ft Claudio Cornejo
Alright, buckle up, because we’re diving into Forza Buio, the 2012 gem from Antrim and Claudio Cornejo. Released under Polytechnic Recordings (cool name, right?), this progressive house banger has some serious legs even a decade later. It’s like that one friend who shows up late to the party but steals all the attention anyway.
First off, let’s talk about “Forza Buio (Original Mix).” This track is basically your go-to for when you need to feel mysterious yet totally in control—like Batman DJing at an underground rave. The bassline? Smoooooth. The build-ups? Oh boy, they’ll have you gripping whatever’s closest like it owes you money. There’s something magical about how it doesn’t rush itself; instead, it lets the tension simmer just long enough to make you wanna shout “YES!” And then—boom—the drop hits, and suddenly you're not just listening anymore—you’re living it. Trust me, if I had a time machine, I’d go back to 2012 just to hear this fresh again.
Now onto “Forza Buio (Luke Warren Remix).” If the original mix is Batman, this remix is Robin with a caffeine addiction. Luke Warren takes the core vibe of the original and cranks it up a notch—or five. The energy here feels sharper, edgier, like someone spiked the punch bowl with Red Bull. What sticks out most is how he keeps the soul of the track intact while giving it a heartbeat that races faster than mine after two cups of coffee. By the time the breakdown rolls around, you’re either dancing wildly or questioning every life choice that led you to this moment. Either way, it’s a win.
What makes Forza Buio stand out—even now—is its ability to transport you somewhere else entirely. Listening to these tracks feels less like pressing play and more like stepping into a neon-lit dreamscape where everyone knows the steps to the dance floor cha-cha. Sure, it came out over a decade ago, but good music doesn’t care about expiration dates.
So yeah, whether you’re a die-hard progressive house fan or just someone looking for tunes that slap harder than regret on Monday morning, Forza Buio deserves a spot in your playlist. Just don’t blame me when you find yourself zoning out during work meetings thinking about basslines.
Oh, and fun fact: I once tried explaining progressive house to my grandma, and she said it sounded like "a washing machine having an identity crisis." Honestly, she wasn’t wrong.
