Promo - The Revolutionist

Review by kyle sager

Album Review: The Revolutionist by Promo (2006) Released in 2006 under the label The Third Movement, Promo’s The Revolutionist is a wild ride through genres and styles that refuse to sit still. It’s not just an album—it’s a chaotic, genre-defying manifesto wrapped in beats, basslines, and field recordings. With its roots in the Netherlands, this project dives headfirst into IDM, Gabber, Hardcore, and even throws in interviews and ambient textures for good measure. If you’re looking for something predictable, look elsewhere. This album demands your full attention—and maybe a stiff drink. One standout track is "Time for Revolution." Right off the bat, it hits you with an energy that feels like someone lit a match in a room full of gasoline. The mix of pounding drums and distorted synths creates this raw, almost aggressive vibe that screams urgency. There’s also this weirdly hypnotic layer underneath—a sample or voice snippet—that pulls you deeper into its world. You don’t just listen to this track; you feel it. It’s one of those songs that sticks with you because it doesn’t try to be anything other than what it is: unapologetically loud and rebellious. Another track worth mentioning is "We Got to Advance." This one feels like Promo took everything they know about dance music and threw it into a blender set to “insane.” The beat switches are relentless, keeping you on edge while the melody sneaks up on you when you least expect it. What makes this track memorable isn’t just the production quality but how it balances chaos with structure. It’s messy in the best possible way—like organized anarchy. And honestly, who doesn’t love a little controlled chaos now and then? What strikes me most about The Revolutionist is its refusal to conform. Tracks blend seamlessly from gabber bangers to introspective moments filled with field recordings and spoken word snippets. It’s as if Promo wanted to remind us that music doesn’t have to fit neatly into boxes. Sometimes, breaking rules leads to brilliance. Credit goes to S. Hoff, who wore multiple hats here—writing, composing, producing—and somehow managed to tie all these disparate elements together without losing cohesion. The design by Kristel deserves a shoutout too. The cover art mirrors the madness within, giving listeners a visual taste of what’s coming their way. And let’s not forget Husz’s authoring work, which adds another layer of depth to the overall experience. Reflecting on The Revolutionist, I can’t help but think it’s less of an album and more of a statement. It challenges norms, pushes boundaries, and leaves you questioning whether you’ve been playing it too safe with your playlist choices. Listening to it feels like stepping into Promo’s mind—a place where creativity runs rampant and nothing is off-limits. Unexpectedly, though, my favorite takeaway isn’t about the music itself. It’s the realization that sometimes, the most impactful art comes from saying “fuck it” to expectations. So yeah, go ahead and crank up The Revolutionist. Just don’t blame me if your neighbors start wondering what kind of party you’re throwing next door.

Artist: Promo
Album: The Revolutionist

Netherlands

2006

Rating: 4.54

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MP3 size: 299.2 mb
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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
That Ain't Real	4:20
The Visionary	1:16
Don't Be Fucking With My Shit	7:31
Intro (The Dancefloor) - Time For Revolution	1:26
Silence Is Dangerous	3:59
Cyprinus Carpio (That Hunt For Mystery)	4:06
Revenants of Revolution	5:3
Rage Ignites the Fire	5:12
Don't Be Fucking With My Shit	7:31
Time For Revolution	1:26
The Voice Of A Rebel	5:11
As the Beat Goes On	6:7
Go Against the Grain	4:44
Insp-Her-Ation	5:13
You Lost A Star	5:39
Among The Best	5:30
Reign Supreme	4:41
Cyprinus Carpio	4:5
We Got to Advance	5:50
Down With Nothing	5:25
Among the Best	5:30
Many Styles And Forms	4:31
Represent By Example	5:12
That Ain't Real	4:20
Many Styles and Forms	4:31
Can't Be Stopped	6:6
Advanced Scream	1:08
We Got To Advance	5:50
Go Against The Grain	4:44
Bass Management	5:4
Revenants Of Revolution	5:03
The Revolutionist (Radical Mix)	5:20
Rage Ignites The Fire	5:12
Intro (The Studio) - The Visionary	1:16
As The Beat Goes On	6:07
Revolutionary Movement	2:39
You Lost a Star	5:39
Can't Be Stopped	6:06
No Man's Pawn	5:40
Original Thinker	4:55
Time for Revolution	1:26
The Revolutionist	4:27
No Man's Pawn	5:40
The Voice of a Rebel	5:10

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Promo - Among The Best

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Catalog Numbers

T3RDM0098, T3RDM098
T3RDM0098
T3RDM0099, T3RDM099
T3RDM 0099

Labels

The Third Movement

Listen online

online luisteren
ouvir online
lytte på nettet
écouter en ligne
online anhören
lyssna på nätet
kuunnella verkossa
ascolta in linea
escuchar en línea

Formats

2 × CD
Album DVD
DVD-Video
PAL
26 × File
MP3
Album
320 kbps
Vinyl
12"
33 ⅓ RPM
6 × File

Companies

Role	Company
Phonographic Copyright (p)	The Third Movement
Copyright (c)	The Third Movement
Mastered At	Dance Wave Productions
Distributed By	Midtown Records
Published By	TMS-Sony/ATV Music Publishing
Pressed By	DOCdata
Marketed By	The Third Movement B.V.

Credits

Role	Credit
Authoring	Husz
Design	Kristel
Written-By	S. Hoff
Composed By	S. Hoff
Producer	S. Hoff

Notes

Comes in a Super Jewel Box Standard Multi-Box inside a cardboard slipcase.
Catalog number appears as T3RDM0098 on slipcase back and as T3RDM098 on discs.
The DVD features the visual side of "The Revolutionist" containing old and new footage shot during the many parties Promo played in the Netherlands and far beyond.
From the highlight at Sensation Black to an illegal rave in a factoryhall om Siberia.
This wide selection of events and behind the decks moments, places the viewer next to Promo himself, and gives a thrilling impression of the reach of his music.
Track 2-09 is misspelled as "No Man's Spawn".
All songs published by TMS-Sony/ATV music publishing except track nr.2-12 published by Deeman music
(P) & (C) 2006 The Third Movement | P.O. Box 290, 1620 AG Hoorn | Fax: +31 229 26 51 79 | Mastered at Dance Wave Productions | Distributed by Midtown, Fax: +31 10 48 32 333 | www.thirdmovement.nl | www.djpromo.nl | For Artist performance: [email protected]
DJ Promo & The Third Movement are registered trademarks.
Catalog number appears on the sleeve as T3RDM0099 and on the center labels as T3RDM099
Marketed by The Third Movement 2006
TMS / Sony-ATV Publishing, except B3 - Deeman Music
Distribution: Mid-Town
Also available as MP3 192 kbps and WAV-files.

Barcodes

Barcode (Text): 8 717472 372062
Mastering SID Code (Disc 1 & Disc 2): IFPI LJ82
Mould SID Code (Disc 1): IFPI 3614
Mould SID Code (Disc 2): IFPI 3612
Matrix / Runout (Disc 1): COMPACT disc DOCdata T3RDM 0098
Matrix / Runout (Disc 2): COMPACT disc DOCdata T3RDM 0098-2
Matrix / Runout (DVD): DVD VIDEO DOCdata T3RDM 0098-3
Mould SID Code (DVD): none
Rights Society: BUMA STEMRA
Barcode (Text): 8 717472 372116
Barcode (Scanned): 8717472372116
Matrix / Runout (A-Side): 62843 1A T3RDM 0099
Matrix / Runout (B-Side): 62843 1B T3RDM 0099

About Promo

Dutch DJ born on April 12 1976, active since 1992. Started label with and from

Real Name

Sebastian Hoff

Name Vars

D.J. Promo
D.J.Promo
DJ Pomo
DJ Promo
DJ.Promo
Dj Promo
Prome

Aliases

Innerdrive
Hardcore Brothers
Brian Acardy
Unknown
Ho-Banger
Rude Awakening
Malebolgia
Sebas
The Extremist
Pimps In Garderbelts
Sebastian Hoff
Gabba Claus
Cheeseburger With Bacon XXL
Green Label
2 Hard Motherfuckers

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *The Revolutionist* by Promo is like a mixed bag of sounds and ideas. It blends hardcore electronic beats with field recordings and even interviews. Imagine dancing to aggressive gabber music one moment and then hearing a thought-provoking voice clip the next—it’s wild! Released in 2006 in the Netherlands, this album wasn’t just about music; it was also about messages. Tracks like “Time for Revolution” and “We Got to Advance” feel like anthems for change. And get this—S. Hoff, the mastermind behind it, wrote, composed, and produced everything. So basically, it’s his brain poured into beats. Not your typical album, right?