Alright, let’s dive into Trans Europe Sexpress EP by Groove II Touch. This little UK-born gem from the electronic scene is straight fire if you’re into Hard Trance and Hard House vibes. Released under Groove To Touch Recordings, this EP feels like a wild night out on the continent—minus the jet lag. It’s got four tracks in total, but I’m gonna zoom in on two that really stuck with me.
First up, “Moscow Central.” Man, this one hits hard right from the start. The beat drops like a sledgehammer, and before you know it, your head’s nodding so fast you might pull a muscle. There's something about the way the synths spiral upwards—it’s almost hypnotic, like staring at neon lights reflecting off wet pavement. You can practically picture yourself cruising through some gritty Eastern European streets at 3 AM. It’s chaotic but oddly satisfying, like eating greasy street food after a rave. That bassline? Chef’s kiss.
Then there’s “Berlin n’ Back.” If Moscow was all sharp edges, this track smooths things out just enough to keep you hooked without losing its edge. The melody has this retro-futuristic vibe, like someone took an old-school arcade machine and gave it a modern makeover. Around the halfway mark, it throws in these unexpected twists—little bleeps and bloops that sound like they don’t belong but somehow work perfectly. Honestly, it reminds me of those late-night train rides where everyone’s too tired to talk but buzzing from whatever madness came before. Berlin energy for sure.
The other tracks, “Paris 00:20” and “The Italian Job,” are solid too, but they didn’t quite leave as big a mark on me. Don’t get me wrong, they still slap, especially if you’re digging that classic Euro-trance flavor. But when push comes to shove, Moscow and Berlin stole the show.
Now here’s the thing: albums like this make me wonder why we don’t hear more stuff like this anymore. Like yeah, EDM blew up globally, but it often feels watered down compared to raw cuts like these. Maybe it’s nostalgia talking, or maybe I’m just overthinking it while listening to “Moscow Central” on repeat. Either way, Trans Europe Sexpress EP isn’t gonna change your life, but it’ll definitely upgrade your weekend playlist.
Oh, random thought—why does every song about Europe sound cooler than anything else? Is it the accents? The history? Or do we just romanticize train stations and cobblestone streets? Beats me.
