Underground Connection’s I Can’t Believe – A Progressive Trance Beast That Still Kicks Ass (2014)
Alright, let’s get one thing straight: this album isn’t for the faint-hearted. If you’re into that polished, radio-friendly crap, bounce off now. But if you live for gritty beats, mind-bending drops, and a sound so raw it feels like it crawled out of Ukraine's underground scene itself—then Underground Connection has something nasty waiting for you. Released in 2014 under Addictive Sounds, I Can’t Believe is a no-holds-barred ride through Progressive Trance that still slaps hard today.
First up, the Original Mix of “I Can’t Believe.” This track hits you right in the gut with its hypnotic build-up. It’s not messing around—it grabs your soul by the neck and drags you into its world. The bassline? Relentless. The synths? Like lasers carving patterns into your brain. You don’t just listen to this; you feel it. Every damn layer stacks on top of the other until you're drowning in euphoria. And when the drop finally comes? Holy hell. It’s like being punched in the chest but loving every second of it. This isn’t music—it’s an experience.
Then there’s the Arcalis Remix, which flips the script entirely. Where the original mix punches, this version stabs. Arcalis takes the skeleton of the song and injects it with steroids. The tempo gets darker, heavier, almost sinister. It’s as if someone took the blueprint and said, “Nah, we can go harder.” By the time those acid lines kick in, you’re losing your mind. Honestly, I’ve played this remix at peak hours during sets, and people lose their shit. They don’t know what hit ‘em. It’s chaotic, aggressive, and absolutely addictive—a weapon disguised as a track.
What makes I Can’t Believe stand out is how unapologetically Ukrainian it feels. There’s a certain grit and intensity here that screams Eastern European rave culture. These guys didn’t care about trends—they made what they wanted, and it shows. Addictive Sounds knew what they were doing putting this out.
But here’s the kicker—you’d think after nearly a decade, these tracks would feel dated. Nope. They still rip. In fact, hearing them now feels kinda rebellious, like rediscovering some forgotten gem while everyone else chases TikTok trends. Maybe that’s why albums like this matter—they remind us that real electronic music doesn’t follow rules or algorithms. It breaks them.
So yeah, next time you’re stuck scrolling Spotify for hours looking for something fresh, throw this bad boy on. Just don’t blame me if your speakers explode—or your neighbors call the cops.
