2º Aniversario Ohm Dance Club Vol 3: A House Party That Almost Feels Like Yesterday
Let’s cut to the chase—this isn’t your run-of-the-mill electronic album. Released in 2000 by Spain’s own Erse and Kike Boy, 2º Aniversario Ohm Dance Club Vol 3 is a two-track rollercoaster of house beats that’ll make you wanna throw on some vintage flares and hit an imaginary dancefloor. The label? Ohm Dance Club and Tripfamily. The vibe? Pure Iberian sunshine distilled into soundwaves. And yeah, it’s got that early 2000s charm where everything felt shiny, new, and kinda cheesy—but in a good way.
First up, we’ve got Track One, mixed by Erse. This one grabs you by the ears and doesn’t let go. It’s all pulsating basslines and crisp hi-hats, like someone bottled the energy of a sweaty club night and poured it straight into your headphones. What sticks with me about this track is how effortlessly smooth it feels. You know those songs that just work, no matter if you’re cleaning your apartment or trying to impress people at a party? That’s Track One. It’s not trying too hard; it’s just doing its thing, and somehow, that makes it unforgettable. Plus, props to Erse for keeping it tight without overloading the mix. Sometimes less really is more.
Then there’s Track Two, courtesy of Kike Boy. If Erse brought the groove, Kike brought the soul. This one leans a bit deeper, with lush pads and melodies that feel like they’re hugging your brain. But don’t get me wrong—it’s still packed with enough punch to keep you moving. There’s something hypnotic about the way Kike layers sounds here, almost like he’s whispering secrets through the music. By the time the breakdown hits (you know, that moment when the beat drops out and you’re left hanging?), you’re either reaching for the replay button or losing yourself completely. Either way, mission accomplished.
Oh, and can we talk about the artwork for a sec? Shoutout to www.onlyocio.com because it screams “Y2K” louder than my old Nokia 3310 did back in the day. Paired with Luis G. Morais’ photography, it’s got that retro-futuristic aesthetic that perfectly matches the music inside. Honestly, I’d frame it and hang it on my wall—if I had walls worth decorating, that is.
So what’s the verdict? Is this album life-changing? Nah, not really. But does it slap? Absolutely. It’s one of those hidden gems that reminds you why house music became such a big deal in the first place. It’s fun, unpretentious, and full of heart—the kind of record that makes you wish you could hop in a time machine and experience the golden era of Spanish club culture firsthand.
And hey, here’s a random thought to leave you with: if aliens ever invade Earth and ask us to explain human emotions through music, I’d hand them this album. They might not understand love or joy immediately, but after listening to these tracks, they’d definitely get our obsession with dancing till dawn. Now THAT’S universal.
