The Shrink - nervousBREAKDOWN

Review by michelle sw

nervousBREAKDOWN by The Shrink: A Wild Ride Through '90s Trance Vibes Alright, let’s talk about nervousBREAKDOWN by The Shrink. Released in 1998, this album is a total gem for anyone into Hard Trance, Hard House, or just straight-up electrifying beats. It’s one of those records that screams late ‘90s rave culture but still feels fresh today. Hailing from Germany and the UK, with credits to H.J. Lookers and R. Fiolet (who wrote, arranged, and performed everything), it’s got that raw energy you’d expect from the era. Labels like Jive and VC Recordings didn’t mess around back then, and neither does this album. Now, there are quite a few tracks on here—remix after remix—but two really stuck with me: “[Nervous.[.Breakdown] (Original Rohypnool)” and “[Nervous.[.Breakdown] (Bulletproof Mix).” Let me tell ya why these tunes burrowed their way into my brain. First up, the Original Rohypnool. Man, this track hits hard right outta the gate. The bassline? Insane. Like, I’m talking heart-thumping, chest-rattling levels of intensity. There’s something almost hypnotic about how the synths swirl together—it pulls you in like quicksand. And don’t even get me started on the build-ups; they’re so satisfyingly chaotic, like your nervous system’s short-circuiting but in the best possible way. If you’ve ever been at a club where everyone loses their minds during a drop, this is THAT kind of song. You can’t help but move. Honestly, I think I lost count of how many times I accidentally shouted “WOO!” while listening to it. Then there’s the Bulletproof Mix. This one takes things in a slightly darker direction. It’s heavier, grittier, and has this industrial edge that makes it feel like you’re dancing in some abandoned warehouse somewhere. The kicks hit harder, the melodies twist more sharply—it’s got teeth. What I love most is how it keeps surprising you. Just when you think you know what’s coming next, BAM, another layer drops in, and suddenly you’re hooked all over again. It’s not as polished as some of the other versions, which is exactly why it works. Feels real, y’know? What’s wild about nervousBREAKDOWN is how much variety it packs despite being built around one core idea. Each remix brings its own flavor, whether it’s the euphoric vibes of the Jonesey Club Mix or the stripped-back madness of the Psychiatric Mix. But no matter which version you pick, it’s clear The Shrink knew how to craft music that gets under your skin. Reflecting on this album now, it’s kinda funny how timeless it feels. Back in ’98, people probably thought this was peak futuristic dance music—and honestly, they weren’t wrong. Listening to it today, though, it’s like stepping into a time capsule that somehow still sounds ahead of its time. Maybe that’s the magic of trance—it doesn’t age; it evolves. Or maybe I’m just rambling because I need more sleep. Either way, if you haven’t heard nervousBREAKDOWN, do yourself a favor and press play. Your inner raver will thank you.

Artist: The Shrink
Album: nervousBREAKDOWN

Electronic

1998

Rating: 3.47

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Nervous Breakdown (Shrink Remix)	6:27
[Nervous.[.Breakdown] (Original Rohypnool)	6:58
[Nervous.[.Breakdown] (Radio Edit)	3:41
[Nervous.[.Breakdown] (Psychiatric Mix)	7:01
Nervous Breakdown (Jonesey Remix)	6:49
[nervous.[.BREAKDOWN] (Bulletproof Remix)	6:24
[nervous.[.BREAKDOWN] (Jonesey Remix)	6:49
[nervous.[.BREAKDOWN] (Shrink Remix)	6:27
[Nervous.[.Breakdown] (Bulletproof Mix)	7:28
Nervous Breakdown (Bulletproof Remix)	6:24
[Nervous.[.Breakdown] (Jonesey Club Mix)	7:52

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The Shrink - Nervous Breakdown (Shrink Remix) (Trance 1998)

The Shrink - Nervous Breakdown (Original Rohypnol Mix) (1998)

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Catalog Numbers

VCRT 42, 7243 8 95356 6 2
RTD 103.2096.3
VCRD 42, VCRD42

Labels

VC Recordings
Jive

Listen online

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

Formats

Vinyl
12"
45 RPM
CD
Maxi-Single
Single

Credits

Role	Credit
Written-By	H.J. Lookers, R. Fiolet
Arranged By	H.J. Lookers, R. Fiolet
Performer	H.J. Lookers, R. Fiolet

Notes

Published by Kich The Bass/Arcade Publishing
(P)(C) 1998 Rough Trade Records/Jive
LC 5661 GEMA
Mixes 4 and 5 wrongly tagged on cover sleeve.

Barcodes

Barcode: 7 24389 53566 2
Label Code: LC 3098
Other: UK: VCRT 42
Other: F:PM 212
Barcode: 4 005902 209632
Barcode: 724389535624
Matrix / Runout: 895356 2 2 :1 :3 EMI Swindon

About The Shrink

Real Name

Henri Lookers and Ronald Fiolet

Name Vars

Shirk
Shrink
Shrink Reloaded
The Shirink
The Shrink Reload
The Shrink Reloaded
The Shrink.NL

Aliases

Sol Playa Tropical
Full Colour
Herodes
Hit-O-Matic
Vertigo
Double Kross
FLO Project
Flammable Acid
Gay Men
Indescribably Blue
X-MonA
Time Out
Hero Music

Members

Ronald Fiolet
Henri Lookers
Gert-Jan Bel

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a fun fact: The album *nervousBREAKDOWN* by The Shrink is a wild ride through the late '90s electronic scene. Released in 1998, it blends hard trance, hard house, and trance into an intense experience. What’s cool is how the album plays with remixes—there are multiple versions of the same track, each giving it a totally different vibe. For example, you’ve got the "Original Rohypnool" version, the "Shrink Remix," and even a "Bulletproof Mix." It’s like they took one idea and twisted it into a dozen flavors. Plus, it’s got roots in both Germany and the UK, showing how electronic music connected fans across Europe back then. Not bad for an album with just two masterminds behind it: H.J. Lookers and R. Fiolet.