Album Review: Mysterious Ways by Claus Backslash
Yo, let me tell ya about Mysterious Ways by Claus Backslash. This South African gem dropped in 2017 under the We Are Trance label, and man, it’s got that trance vibe that just grabs you by the soul. It's not perfect, but damn if it doesn’t make you feel something deep.
First off, I gotta shout out “Mysterious Ways (Extended Mix).” Like, whoa. The track builds slow—real slow—but when it hits, it’s like running into a wall of sound. Not in a bad way though! More like… a warm hug made of synths. You can hear every layer stacking up until the drop just explodes. It’s one of those moments where you’re like, "Okay, THIS is why I love trance." There’s this little melody line in there too—it’s simple, almost playful—but it sticks with you long after the song ends. Feels like catching sunlight through cracked blinds on a lazy Sunday morning.
Then there’s the “Radio Mix,” which is kinda wild because it feels so different from its big sibling. Shorter, punchier, more direct. If the Extended Mix is an emotional rollercoaster, this version is like skipping straight to the best part. It’s less dreamy, sure, but still packs a punch. Honestly, I remember spinning this while driving late at night once, windows down, stars above, and for a second, everything felt... infinite. Weird how music does that sometimes, right?
Claus Backslash really leans hard into the electronic/trance genres here without overcomplicating things. Some might call it basic, but nah—I think it’s refreshing. No frills, no pretentiousness, just pure vibes. And coming from South Africa? Dude’s bringing some serious heat to the global trance scene. Hats off to him.
But here’s the thing that hit me hardest: listening to this album feels like staring at clouds. Each track morphs and shifts, pulling you deeper into your own head. By the end, you’re not even sure what time it is anymore. Is it still 2017? Did someone press repeat? Who cares!
So yeah, Mysterious Ways. Not gonna change your life or anything, but it’ll definitely give you a couple hours of escape. Oh, and fun fact—I listened to this whole thing backwards once by accident, and honestly? Still slapped. Go figure.
