Album Review: Global Underground Nic Fanciulli – A Deep Dive into Electronic Bliss
If you’re a fan of electronic music, especially the kind that makes your chest vibrate and your mind wander off to neon-lit streets at 3 AM, then Global Underground Nic Fanciulli is an album you need in your life. Released back in 2009, this gem from the UK’s own Nic Fanciulli is more than just a mix—it’s like being handed the keys to a secret club where time doesn’t exist and every beat feels personal.
Let’s talk about two tracks that stuck with me, shall we? First up, there’s “Man On The Prowl (Jesus Gonsev Deep Dub Remix).” Oh man, this one hits different. It starts slow, almost teasing you—like it knows exactly how long you can handle waiting before the bass drops. And when it does… wow. You feel it in your bones. There’s something hypnotic about the way the layers build up; it’s not loud for the sake of being loud, but instead pulls you deeper into its world. I remember listening to this track on repeat during a road trip once, windows down, stars above. By the end of it, I wasn’t even sure if I was driving anymore or floating somewhere between reality and dreamland.
Then there’s “Emissions (Nic Fanciulli GU Edit),” which might as well be renamed “The Track That Won’t Let You Sit Still.” This one has this gritty energy to it, like someone took all the chaos of city nightlife and distilled it into six minutes of pure adrenaline. The synth lines are sharp enough to cut glass, but they’re balanced perfectly by these warm undertones that keep things grounded. Listening to this feels like standing in the middle of a packed dance floor, surrounded by strangers who somehow become your best friends for those few hours. Honestly, I think I wore out my volume button trying to crank this one louder.
What stands out most about this album isn’t just the individual tracks, though—they’re amazing—but how Nic Fanciulli stitches everything together. As someone credited with compiling AND DJ mixing parts of this beast, he clearly put his heart into making sure each transition flows seamlessly. Tracks like “Global Underground: Nic Fanciulli CD1 (Continuous Mix)” show off his skill in blending styles like deep house, progressive house, tech house, and plain ol’ house without ever losing momentum. It’s like watching a master painter work, except instead of brushes, he’s using beats.
Here’s the thing: albums like this don’t come around often. They remind us why we fell in love with electronic music in the first place—that feeling of losing yourself completely in sound. But here’s the kicker: listening to this now, over a decade later, it still sounds fresh. Like, almost too fresh. Makes you wonder if Nic knew he was creating something timeless—or if he was just having fun and didn’t care what anyone thought. Either way, props to him.
So yeah, go listen to this album. Whether you’re into deep dives or just want some killer tunes to soundtrack your next late-night adventure, Global Underground Nic Fanciulli delivers. Just maybe warn your neighbors first.
