Album Review: It’s Time To Shine by Rhythmical Reunion
Alright, let’s talk about It’s Time To Shine, the 1995 gem from Rhythmical Reunion. This Italian House masterpiece came out on Strength Records, and man, it still hits different today. With Dawn lending her smooth vocals to this project, it’s one of those albums that just feels alive—like you’re standing in some underground club in Milan, sweaty dancefloor vibes included.
The album is basically a remix playground for the title track "It’s Time To Shine." Eight versions of the same song might sound excessive at first glance, but trust me, each mix brings its own flavor. Some are euphoric, others gritty, and all of them make you wanna move. But if I had to pick two tracks that stuck with me, it’d be "Mimi’ E Coco’ Club Mix" and "Da.Ma.St. In The Groove Mix."
Now, the Mimi’ E Coco’ Club Mix? Oh my god. That intro alone gives me chills every time—the way the beat builds up slowly, teasing you before dropping into this lush groove. It’s hypnotic, almost like it’s pulling you into another dimension where nothing else matters except the music. And Dawn’s voice floats over everything so effortlessly, adding this dreamy layer that just sticks in your head for days. There’s something raw yet polished about this version—it doesn’t try too hard, but it slaps HARD.
Then there’s the Da.Ma.St. In The Groove Mix. If the previous track was ethereal, this one is pure energy. From the get-go, it locks you into this relentless rhythm that makes your feet do things without permission. The bassline here is insane; it thumps through your chest like a heartbeat amplified tenfold. You can tell Da.Ma.St. wasn’t messing around—they wanted bodies moving, no excuses. When the piano kicks in halfway through, forget it. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve replayed this part, hands in the air, yelling lyrics nobody understands because emotions take over.
What makes It’s Time To Shine special isn’t just the music itself—it’s the vibe. Listening to it feels like stepping back into ‘95, when House music was evolving into something bigger than anyone could’ve imagined. These mixes remind us what electronic music is really about: connection, freedom, and losing yourself in the moment.
You know what’s funny though? As much as this album screams “dance till dawn,” it also has these quiet moments where you catch yourself thinking, “Damn, life’s kinda beautiful right now.” Maybe that’s why it still resonates after all these years. Or maybe it’s just nostalgia hitting hard. Either way, hats off to Rhythmical Reunion for creating something timeless.
Oh, and hey—if you ever stumble across this album in a dusty record store or online somewhere, grab it. Not just for the music, but for the memories it’ll give you. Who knows? Maybe one day you’ll find yourself randomly singing along to Dawn’s voice while cooking dinner—and realizing, yeah, it is time to shine.
