Dutch Dirt Vol 2: A Hidden Gem in Electronic Music
If you’re into Electro House and Progressive House, Dutch Dirt Vol 2 by Various is one of those albums that kinda sneaks up on you. Released back in 2010 under Selekted Music—a label outta the Netherlands—it’s got this raw, gritty vibe that feels like a late-night drive through Amsterdam with the windows down. The album's got 12 tracks total, but I wanna zoom in on two that really stuck with me: “Go Fast” and “Blow Ya Mind.”
“Go Fast” kicks things off with this relentless energy that grabs you by the collar. It’s not too polished or shiny—just straight-up dirty beats with a bassline that hits hard enough to make your chest rattle. You know those songs where you can almost picture the DJ losing their mind behind the decks? Yeah, it’s one of those. Every time it comes on, I catch myself nodding my head way harder than I should. There’s something about its no-nonsense attitude that screams, “Let’s go!” without overthinking it.
Then there’s “Blow Ya Mind,” which lives up to its name for sure. This track flips between these hypnotic synth lines and punchy drops that feel like they’re playing tricks on your brain. It’s got this build-up that teases you just long enough before exploding into chaos. Honestly, it’s the kind of tune that makes you wanna grab whoever’s next to you and yell, “Did you HEAR THAT?!” Even now, years later, hearing it takes me right back to some sweaty club floor where everyone’s jumping in sync like they’re part of some unspoken cult.
The rest of the album keeps the momentum going with bangers like “Hang On A Second” and “Elastik,” but what I love most about Dutch Dirt Vol 2 is how unapologetically Dutch it feels. It doesn’t try to be anything other than what it is—an electrifying collection of tracks made for people who live for the drop. And honestly? That’s refreshing as hell.
So yeah, if you’re looking for an album that’s equal parts nostalgic and wild, give this one a spin. Just don’t blame me when you find yourself randomly shouting, “GO FAST!” at red lights or zoning out during meetings because you’ve got “Blow Ya Mind” stuck in your head. Oh, and here’s a weird thought—what if Lois from Lois 2010 (Part 1 & 2) was actually Lois Lane? Would she approve of her theme song being so… elasticky? Food for thought.
