Album Review: Believe by Armage – A Trance Odyssey You Didn’t Know You Needed
Alright, buckle up, because we’re diving into Believe, the 2012 trance masterpiece from Russian producer Armen Gigolyan under his project Armage. Released via iTRUST (a label that clearly trusts Armen to do all the things), this album is like a one-man show where he writes, produces, and even masters everything himself. Talk about wearing multiple hats—or maybe just really liking being in control.
First off, let’s talk vibes. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill electronic banger collection; it’s more of an emotional rollercoaster with beats. The genre is trance, but don’t expect cookie-cutter festival anthems here. Instead, you get something deeper—tracks that feel like they were crafted while staring out at a rainy Moscow skyline or during a late-night existential crisis. And honestly? That’s what makes it stick.
Now, onto the standouts. Two tracks in particular have burrowed their way into my brain like earworms on steroids: “Space Of Love” and “Rain Is Crying For Us.”
“Space Of Love” kicks off the album like a warm hug wrapped in neon lights. It starts slow, teasing you with soft pads and gentle melodies before exploding into this euphoric drop that feels like stepping into a spaceship bound for… well, space love, obviously. The progression is smooth as butter, and there’s this uplifting vibe that screams, “Hey, life might suck right now, but look at the stars!” I mean, who wouldn’t want to blast this track while cruising down a highway at midnight?
Then there’s “Rain Is Crying For Us,” which hits different. If “Space Of Love” is sunshine and stardust, this one’s more like melancholy wrapped in velvet. The melody drips with emotion, and the rain-like textures make you wanna grab a cup of tea and stare wistfully out the window. Or cry. Your call. Either way, it’s hauntingly beautiful, like that one friend who always seems sad but also kind of poetic about it.
The rest of the album keeps the energy flowing with tracks like “Genesis” (epic intro vibes) and “Breathing” (chill but still danceable). But honestly, if you’re not vibing hard by track three, you might need to check your pulse—or switch playlists.
So yeah, Believe isn’t perfect. Some transitions between songs feel a tad abrupt, and a few tracks blend together if you’re not paying attention. But hey, when has perfection ever been interesting? What matters is how it makes you feel—and trust me, this album feels.
Final thought: Listening to Believe feels like finding an old mixtape in the back of your closet and realizing it’s better than anything on Spotify today. Oh, and fun fact—if aliens ever invade Earth, playing them this album might just convince them we’re worth keeping around. Or not. Who knows with aliens?
