Album Review: Just a Little Bit Longer by MadZeN
MadZeN’s Just a Little Bit Longer is one of those trance albums that sneaks up on you. Released in 2017 under Fazeform Records, this UK-based project leans hard into the electronic genre with a sound that feels both nostalgic and fresh. If you’re into trance music—especially tracks that make your chest vibrate and your mind wander—you’ll find something to love here.
The album’s standout track has to be the Original Mix of the title song, "Just A Little Bit Longer." It kicks off with this soft, almost hesitant synth line, like it’s tiptoeing around your emotions. Then BAM—it drops into this euphoric wave of sound that feels like running through an open field at sunset (cheesy visual, I know, but it works). The build-ups are clean, and the drops hit just right without overdoing it. There’s a rawness to the production that reminds me why I fell for trance in the first place.
Then there’s the Club Mix. This version takes the original’s vibe and cranks it up a notch, adding layers of bass and sharper beats. It’s got that late-night warehouse energy, perfect for losing yourself in the moment. Honestly, I remember this track because it made me miss being in a packed club, surrounded by strangers who somehow feel like friends for three minutes.
What sticks with me about Just a Little Bit Longer isn’t just the music itself—it’s how unapologetically trance it feels. In a world where genres blend together so much they start to lose their edges, MadZeN keeps things simple and true to the style. Sure, some might call it formulaic, but sometimes formulas exist for a reason.
Here’s the unexpected part: listening to this album made me realize how rare it is to find music that actually lets you sit with your thoughts instead of screaming over them. MadZeN doesn’t try too hard to reinvent the wheel—he just polishes it until it gleams. And honestly? That’s enough.
Final verdict: if you’re a fan of trance or just need something to soundtrack your next existential crisis, give Just a Little Bit Longer a spin. You won’t regret it.
