There Is A Trip by International Trance Trashers – A Wild Ride Through 2003’s Electronic Beats
Alright, buckle up, because There Is A Trip is one of those albums that doesn’t just sit in your playlist—it grabs you by the shoulders and shakes you into its neon-lit world. Released in 2003 under Germany’s Konsum label, this thing hits hard with its mix of Hard Trance and Euro House vibes. It’s not perfect, but damn if it doesn’t leave an impression.
Let’s start with the obvious standout: “There Is A Trip (Flashrider Remix).” This track? Oh man, it's like someone took all the best parts of a late-night rave and shoved them into five minutes of pure adrenaline. The beat slams in right away—no messing around here—and before you know it, you’re nodding along like some kind of hypnotized bobblehead. What sticks out most is how Flashrider layers these glitchy synths over pounding basslines; it feels chaotic but controlled, like they knew exactly when to let loose and when to rein it back. You can almost picture sweaty dance floors packed wall-to-wall with people losing their minds to this remix. Honestly, I couldn’t tell ya what time signature it’s in (who cares?), but my feet sure do.
Then there’s “There Is A Trip (Club Mix),” which takes things down a notch—but only slightly. Where the Flashrider version screams energy, this one whispers seduction. It’s smoother, sleeker, and has this addictive build-up that sneaks up on you. Around the two-minute mark, something clicks, and suddenly you’re floating on waves of euphoric melodies. Fred Jay and Christian Anders clearly had fun writing this stuff—it’s got hooks so sticky you’ll need industrial-strength soap to scrub ‘em off your brain. And hey, props to producer Felix J. Gauder for keeping everything tight without making it feel sterile. That balance? Not easy.
Now, shoutout to Blickfang in Munich for the artwork too. It’s got this retro-futuristic vibe going on, all sharp lines and bold colors, kinda like staring at a kaleidoscope while riding a rollercoaster. Perfect match for the music inside.
So yeah, There Is A Trip isn’t gonna win any awards for innovation or whatever fancy buzzword critics love throwing around. But honestly? It doesn’t need to. This album exists to make you move, think less, and just enjoy the moment. Sometimes simplicity works wonders.
And here’s the kicker: listening to this now makes me realize how much electronic music has changed since 2003. Back then, it was all about raw power and unapologetic fun. These days? Feels like everyone’s trying too hard to be clever or “deep.” Maybe we should take notes from International Trance Trashers—they didn’t overthink it. They just made bangers and called it a day.
Oh, also? If anyone tells you trance music is dead, slap them with a copy of this album. Trust me, it’ll sting.
