Solid Sessions - Fatal Morgana

Review by Daniela Louzada Esteves

Fatal Morgana by Solid Sessions: A Techno Time Capsule That Still Hits Hard Let’s get one thing straight—Fatal Morgana isn’t just another album from the early 2000s electronic scene. It’s a raw, pulsating beast of techno and tech house that feels like it was forged in some underground Dutch basement, far away from prying eyes. Released in 2000 on Combined Forces (a label that knew how to pick ‘em), this record is the brainchild of C. Hellwig, S. Jongerius, and T. Holleman. These guys didn’t just write the tracks—they produced them too, giving the whole thing an organic, sweaty vibe you can practically feel through your headphones. Now, I gotta talk about the title track, “Fatal Morgana.” Man, this tune slaps harder than most things I’ve heard lately. There’s something hypnotic about its relentless beat—it builds up slow, teasing you with these eerie synth lines before dropping into a groove so tight it could choke a python. The bassline? Pure filth. Like, if basslines had personalities, this one would be the shady dude at the club who knows all the secrets but won’t tell you jack. Every time I hear it, I’m transported back to those late-night drives where nothing else mattered except the road ahead and the music blasting through the speakers. Another standout is… well, honestly, there aren’t many other tracks listed here, but does it even matter? This album doesn’t need filler—it’s laser-focused. And yeah, maybe that’s part of its charm. In a world obsessed with quantity over quality, Fatal Morgana reminds us that sometimes less really is more. What sticks with me isn’t just the sound—it’s the feeling. Listening to this album feels like uncovering a hidden artifact from a forgotten era. You know, when techno wasn’t trying to be cool or trendy; it just was. Raw, unfiltered, and kinda dangerous. It makes me wonder what happened to that spirit. Did we lose it somewhere along the way? Or did it just morph into something else entirely? Here’s the kicker though—this album came out over two decades ago, yet it still sounds fresher than half the stuff cluttering playlists today. Maybe that says something about Solid Sessions—or maybe it says something about us. Either way, Fatal Morgana deserves a spot in every true techno fan’s collection. Just don’t blame me if you find yourself losing hours zoning out to it. Trust me, it happens.

Artist: Solid Sessions
Album: Fatal Morgana

Netherlands

Electronic

2000

Rating: 4.13

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Track	Duration	Preview
Fatal Morgana

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Catalog Numbers

CF 036

Labels

Combined Forces

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online anhören
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ascolta in linea
lytte på nettet
online luisteren
écouter en ligne

Formats

Vinyl
12"
Single Sided
Promo
Limited Edition

Credits

Role	Credit
Written-By	C. Hellwig, S. Jongerius, T. Holleman
Producer	C. Hellwig, S. Jongerius, T. Holleman

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Barcode: 8 715823 015361

About Solid Sessions

A Dutch based producers group from The Hague, founded in 1999. Genres: House, Trance, Progressive, Tech House, Deep House Participants: C. Helwig, S. Jongerius, T. Holleman

Real Name

Cyril Helwig
Thymen Holleman & Sander Jongerius

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Cyril Helwig
Thymen Holleman
Sander Jongerius

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Fatal Morgana* by Solid Sessions is a hidden gem from the Dutch electronic scene. Released in 2000 under the label Combined Forces, it blends techno and tech house with serious style. What’s wild is that the same trio—C. Hellwig, S. Jongerius, and T. Holleman—wrote, produced, and crafted the entire thing. It’s like they poured their shared vision into every beat. If you’re into electronic music, the track *Fatal Morgana* feels like a journey, not just a song.