Critical Mass - Psychotic Break The Remixes

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Review by iwan jumaidi

Psychotic Break The Remixes by Critical Mass: A Hardcore Gabber Trip You Won’t Forget If you’re into the raw, unfiltered energy of hardcore and gabber, Psychotic Break The Remixes is like that one wild night out where everything goes sideways but in the best way possible. Released in 1994 on Kickin Records (props to the UK for keeping it real), this album is a relentless assault on your eardrums—and I mean that as a compliment. It’s not just music; it’s an experience. Let’s dive into two tracks that’ll stick with you long after the needle lifts. First up, we’ve got “Psychotic Break (Original Mix)”. This track kicks things off with all the subtlety of a sledgehammer to the face. The beat hits so hard, it feels like your chest cavity might collapse under its weight. But hey, isn’t that what gabber’s all about? What makes this version unforgettable is how stripped-down yet chaotic it feels—like someone took a blender full of broken glass and distortion pedals and hit puree. There’s no room for chill here, just pure adrenaline-pumping madness. If you’re looking for something to soundtrack your next existential crisis or rage-fueled workout session, this is IT. Then there’s “Psychotic Break (Lenny Dee & Strychnine Remix)”, which takes the original formula and cranks it up another notch—or ten. Lenny Dee and Strychnine clearly had some kind of vendetta against calm vibes when they made this remix because DAMN. The bassline growls at you like a pissed-off pitbull, while the kicks punch harder than your ex ever did. What sticks out most is the layering—it’s messy in the best way, like organized chaos designed to make your brain short-circuit. Every time I hear this remix, I’m reminded why gabber will always be the punk rock of electronic music: no rules, no apologies, just straight-up rebellion. Now, let me tell ya, listening to this album feels like stepping into a time machine set for the mid-’90s rave scene. Back then, people weren’t worried about Spotify playlists or TikTok trends—they were too busy losing their minds to beats like these. And honestly? We could use more of that reckless abandon today. But here’s the kicker: As much as I love this album, it also leaves me wondering… Do our ears ever fully recover from stuff like this? Or are we just doomed to walk around with permanent ringing because we dared to press play? Either way, Psychotic Break The Remixes proves that sometimes, the best art comes from embracing total sonic destruction. So crank it loud, lose yourself in the chaos, and maybe grab some earplugs while you're at it. Your future self might thank you.

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Artist: Critical Mass
Album: Psychotic Break The Remixes

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Psychotic Break (Critical Mass Remix)
Psychotic Break (Lenny Dee & Strychnine Remix)
Psychotic Break (Warlock / Jason VFM Remix)
Psychotic Break (Original Mix)

Catalog Numbers

KICK 51

Labels

Kickin Records

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 12"
  • 33 ⅓ RPM
  • Promo
  • White Label

About Critical Mass

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Critical Mass was a Dutch hardcore group, formed in 1993 by and . In the mid-nineties, Critical Mass turned into a popular happy hardcore act, as ID&T records (which was at the center of hardcore at the time) wanted a live act. At the beginning both producers were the act by themselves but not much later they added the singer and the rapper alias MC Energy. At the end of 1995 they had a hit with "Dancin' Together". In 1996 3 big hits followed: "Burnin' Love

Real Name

    • Ed Bout & Dave van Hasselaar

Name Vars

  • Crical Mass
  • Critical Mass E.P.
  • Criticall Mass

Members

  • Ed Bout
  • Ludmilla Odijk
  • Dave van Hasselaar
  • Danny Haenraets
  • DJ Mogwai

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a cool fact: In 1994, the UK-based label Kickin Records dropped *Psychotic Break The Remixes* by Critical Mass. It’s a hardcore gabber masterpiece. The album features four wild takes on "Psychotic Break," each remixed by different artists. Hardcore fans probably recognize names like Lenny Dee and Warlock among the remixers. This record is a snapshot of the intense electronic scene from that era. Gabber heads still go crazy for it!