Progressive Trance Selections 07: A Sonic Joyride That’ll Mess With Your Head (In a Good Way)
Alright, buckle up, because Progressive Trance Selections 07 is one of those albums that sneaks up on you like an overzealous cat in the middle of the night. Released in 2018 by LW Recordings outta the UK, this bad boy dives deep into the electronic abyss with tracks spanning Progressive Trance and plain ol’ Trance vibes. It’s not perfect—few things are—but it’s got enough bangers to make your eardrums feel alive again.
Let’s talk about two tracks that stuck with me harder than glitter on a festival-goer’s shoes: "Radioactivity (Extended Mix)" and "Dreamer (Extended Mix)."
First off, "Radioactivity." Man, oh man. This track feels like someone took all your late-night existential crises, mashed them together, and turned ‘em into soundwaves. The build-up? Chef’s kiss. It’s slow but deliberate, teasing you until BAM—the drop hits, and suddenly you're vibing so hard you forget what year it is. If this song doesn’t get your heart racing faster than trying to catch the last train home after a rave, I dunno what will.
Then there’s "Dreamer." This one's smoother than butter melting on a summer biscuit. There’s something hypnotic about its flow—it lulls you into a trance (pun intended) while still keeping things interesting. Halfway through, just when you think you’ve got it figured out, it throws in these little twists that hit different every time. Honestly, if “Dreamer” was a person, it’d be that chill friend who always knows how to cheer you up without saying much.
Now, sure, not every track here is a knockout. Some blend together like lukewarm coffee at the bottom of the pot—fine, but forgettable. But hey, that’s kinda the charm of compilations like this. They’re less about perfection and more about taking listeners on a wild ride through various artists’ interpretations of the genre. And let’s be real, variety is the spice of life—or at least the spice of playlists.
Here’s the kicker though: listening to Progressive Trance Selections 07 made me realize something weird. Trance music isn’t just music; it’s therapy for people too awkward to talk about their feelings. Like, instead of journaling or crying in the shower, we can just blast tunes like “The Ray Of Hope” or “Starclouds,” close our eyes, and pretend we’re floating in space for a bit.
So yeah, if you’re looking for an album that’ll transport you somewhere else—even if that somewhere smells suspiciously like old headphones and leftover Red Bull—this might just do the trick. Just don’t blame me if you start dreaming in synthesizers.
