Damon Wild - Somewhere In Time

Review by Dan Starr

Somewhere In Time by Damon Wild: A 1998 Tech-House Beast That Still Kicks Ass Alright, let’s cut the crap. If you’re into electronic music that punches you in the gut and leaves your brain buzzing like a neon sign on overdrive, Somewhere In Time is gonna slap you awake. Released back in ’98 via Synewave UK, this Damon Wild masterpiece isn’t just another album—it’s a raw, unfiltered trip through tech-house, techno, electro, and all things club/dance. And yeah, it still sounds fresher than most of what gets churned out today. First off, let’s talk tracks. There are 14 bangers here, but two stand out so hard they might as well have their own zip codes: “Opaque” and “Into Battle.” “Opaque” hits like a freight train wrapped in steel wool. It’s dark, brooding, and relentless—like someone took the grimiest corners of London nightlife and bottled them up for mass consumption. The bassline grinds against your skull while these glitchy synths swirl around like wasps pissed off at the world. You don’t listen to “Opaque,” man—you survive it. Every time I hear it, I’m reminded why tech-house will always be king when done right. Then there’s “Into Battle,” which feels like stepping into a cyberpunk warzone where robots throw down with humans for control of the last remaining dance floor. This track doesn’t mess around—it’s got this driving beat that locks you in like handcuffs, and those sharp stabs of synth? Pure adrenaline. It’s one of those songs that makes you wanna smash something beautiful just because you can. Brutal yet hypnotic, kinda like life itself. The rest of the album ain’t slouching either. Tracks like “Zoom,” “Spacerace,” and “Subways” keep the energy cranked to eleven, blending pounding rhythms with futuristic vibes that scream late-’90s innovation without feeling dated. Even slower cuts like “Curtains” or “Fluorescence” bring an eerie calm before dragging you back into chaos. Credit goes to Damon Wild not only for writing and producing this beast but also for knowing exactly how far he could push boundaries without losing cohesion. Oh, and shoutout to Isabelle Cutler for the design work—because if the music kicks ass, the visuals better hold their own too. Spoiler alert: They do. Here’s the kicker though. Listening to Somewhere In Time now, almost 25 years later, feels weirdly comforting. Like revisiting an old scar from a fight you barely remember starting. Sure, it’s abrasive, chaotic, and occasionally unhinged—but damn if it doesn’t feel alive. Most modern electronic albums sound polished to death, stripped of personality in favor of streaming stats. Not this one. This thing breathes fire. So go ahead, dive into Somewhere In Time. Just don’t say we didn’t warn ya—it bites back. And honestly? That’s exactly why it rules. P.S. If anyone tells you tech-house is dead, shove this album down their throat. Literally.

Artist: Damon Wild
Album: Somewhere In Time

Electronic

1998

Rating: 4.24

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Avion	5:51
Zoom	4:25
Fluorescence	5:48
Spacerace	5:45
Police	4:02
2112	3:03
Motion	5:15
Persona	4:45
Opaque	5:04
Waves	4:51
2110	3:03
Curtains	4:54
Into Battle	4:31
Subways	3:39

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Catalog Numbers

SWUK001
SWuk 001cd
SWUK001, SW UK 1

Labels

Synewave UK

Listen online

escuchar en línea
ouvir online
online anhören
lytte på nettet
online luisteren
lyssna på nätet
ascolta in linea
kuunnella verkossa
écouter en ligne

Formats

2 × Vinyl
12"
Album
CD
Compilation
Promo
White Label
Test Pressing

Companies

Role	Company
Published By	JSE Music Publishing Ltd.
Recorded At	Synewave Studios
Distributed By	Integrale Muzique Limited
Copyright (c)	Synewave UK
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Synewave
Manufactured By	SNA

Credits

Role	Credit
Design	Isabelle Cutler
Written-By	Damon Wild
Producer	Damon Wild
Written-by	Damon Wild

Notes

Recorded at Synewave Studios
Published by by JSE Music UK/BMI/Geometric Music
Comes with A4 info sheet, no track titles on release.
A & C sides have Synewave Logo, B & D sides are White Labels.
INTEGRALE MUZIQUE ltd.
Echantillon Societe Nouvelle Areacem.
All four sides have same label.

Barcodes

Rights Society: BMI
Barcode (Text): 5 037140 000565
Barcode (String): 5037140000565
Matrix / Runout: SNA SWUK 001 CD 09309819 SNA LBR02
Mastering SID Code: ifpi L600
Mould SID Code: IFPI 1A08
Matrix / Runout: SWUK001A1
Matrix / Runout: SWUK001 B1
Matrix / Runout: SWUK001C1
Matrix / Runout: SWUK001 D1

About Damon Wild

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Damon Wild was born (1967) and raised in the South (New Orleans, La.), then moved North to NYC to launch his music career. In 1991 he began Experimental Records and later Synewave. Damon is well know for his acidic and minimalistic productions such as "Avion

Real Name

Damon Wilber

Name Vars

D. Wild
D.Wild
Damon
Damon Wilde
Damonn Wild
O. W.L.D.
Wild

Aliases

Border Patrol
Mistaken Identity
Psyodomy
Sonic Assault
Nitevision
Subtractive Synthesis
Nuclear Sun
Syquest
Damon Wilber

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The 1998 album *Somewhere In Time* by Damon Wild is a hidden gem in the electronic music scene. It blends tech-house, techno, and electro with a futuristic vibe. The album’s tracks, like "Opaque" and "Spacerace," feel like a journey through both outer space and underground clubs. Fun detail: Isabelle Cutler designed its cover, adding a visual edge to this UK release. For fans of dance beats and moody rhythms, it’s still a standout piece.