Sensidized Pure by Steve F: A Trance Gem That Punches Hard
Alright, let’s get this straight—Steve Finney didn’t just make an album here; he dropped a bomb on the trance scene back in 2005. Sensidized Pure is like that underground rave you stumbled into at 3 AM, where everything feels electric and raw. This ain’t your polished, overproduced mainstream crap—it’s gritty, unfiltered, and hits hard.
First off, the track “Sensidized.” Damn, this one sticks with you like gum under your shoe. It kicks off with these pulsating beats that feel like they’re drilling into your skull (in a good way). Then bam! The synths explode outta nowhere, sharp as hell, taking you on some euphoric rollercoaster ride. You can tell Steve poured his soul into it—he wrote it, produced it, engineered it—all him, no shortcuts. By the time the breakdown hits, you're either losing your mind or finding it again. Either way, it works.
Then there’s “Pure,” which flips the vibe but keeps the intensity cranked up. If “Sensidized” is all about chaos and energy, “Pure” leans more melodic, almost dreamy—but don’t mistake that for softness. No sir. This thing sneaks up on you with its hypnotic bassline and ethereal pads before slamming you with a drop so clean it could cut glass. It’s the kind of track that makes you wanna close your eyes and zone out while simultaneously losing control on the dancefloor. Confusing? Yeah. Addictive? Absolutely.
What’s wild is how personal this whole project feels. Steve handled every damn aspect himself, from writing to producing to mixing. Dude didn’t even phone it in for mastering—he stayed hands-on till the bitter end. That DIY grit shows through, giving the album a rough-around-the-edges charm that most modern releases lack. Plus, coming out of Redemption Records in the UK during ‘05? Man, this was peak-era trance stuff, when the genre still had teeth.
Here’s the kicker though—listening to Sensidized Pure now feels kinda bittersweet. Like, why don’t we hear music like this anymore? Where’d all the edge go? These days, everyone’s chasing TikTok trends instead of crafting tracks that slap harder than life itself. Maybe that’s why albums like this stick—they remind us what real passion sounds like.
So yeah, if you haven’t heard Sensidized Pure, do yourself a favor and give it a spin. Just don’t blame me if it messes with your head—or makes you miss raves you weren’t even alive for.
