When I "Reflections" first heard I came first in flashes, but after the first listen a little disillusionment turned but with me a This disillusionment is then after ten, listen intently -. As always with Paul van Dyk publications - in boundless enthusiasm transshipped. Not until I have from this CD can expect more to afterwards to note that Paul again sets new standards in terms of electronic dance music, despite the fact that he has with his last regular album, "Out There and Back" raised the bar unreachably high , Sometime jumps grip even in "Reflections" the spark, although I do not think so perfectly styled and so rich in highlights, like his predecessor. While "Out There and Back" as a trance-heavy DJ set comes, is "Reflections" for me a very good assortment of beautiful, danceable songs. The songs are by themselves considered very good, but the beginning was the overall picture of the album by the many tempo changes and the non-flowing just in the first tracks of the album transitions wrongly a little disappointing. The album starts off promising with the opener "Crush". The track comes after 4 minutes as "Schmitz 'cat' and leaves you wanting more. He lives from the sparse vocals ("I know you want me" Of course we want more of you Paul) and a catchy, smoking-hot tune. This is followed by the second single "Time of our Lives" with Vega 4. Gorgeous vocals embedded in a breakbeat. A great track, which slightly reminds me of the Simple Minds 80, which would then, however, have a fresh cell behind him. A worthy single release. The third track "Like A Friend" falls the album unfortunately somewhat. Paul Chillout or trip-hop outfit. I do not know what I should rather tend. However, the female vocals to know how to please. The fourth track "Reflections" is a mixture of "Tell Me Why" and Zurdo's "The Game". At least remember the vocals, if one can call that Vocals Gefiepse ever, strongly "The Game". Horny toy. This is followed by "Nothing But You". For the trance anthem of 2003, do not need much to say. The 6th track "Buenaventura" is connoisseurs of the soundtrack "Zurdo" already a term. Owner of this published only in Mexico soundtracks could safely do without it. Nevertheless, the track is the typical PvD style. (A little tip on the edge:. The hard to find, composed by Paul soundtrack can incidentally be purchased in the shop of PvD Homepage It's worth it.) This is followed by "Homage". A very poppy vocal trance track the highest order, as he is known by PvD. Actually, a potential single release. In "Never Forget" the whole thing is again a little quieter. "Never Forget" could also be written by Michael Cretu originate. Would be on the CD not PvD, you might feel to hear Enigma to their heyday. From 9 track album goes to the last track again. With "Knowledge" Paule is breakbeat and Rap parts, although not therefore come as 0815-like, like a Marc Arcadipane, progressive. Now get the album at last DJ set-character. The remaining 5 tracks on the album go differently than their predecessors without exception perfectly into one another to counteract the peak. You fly finally on cloud. 7 Item number 10 "That's Life" with male vocals is rather progressive material. From "Connected" then trance lovers will get their money back. An instrumental track that goes towards "Avenue". With "Spellbound" and "Kaleidoscope" of the climax is reached. Two pigs horny vocal trance pieces, both of which have the potential of successful singles. If at least "Kaleidoscope" is not coupled out, I would be surprised already difficult. After 72:30 minutes, unfortunately, is the album to an end and the listener remains only a Press again on the play button, if not already the repeat function is turned on. Conclusion: I have an album expected the I contest to fly into other spheres. Trance disciples as I will therefore be a little disappointed perhaps at first hearing, as the album is very mass appeal and pierces not immediately in the ear canals. Since Paul can be reluctant to get stuck in the trance drawer that song selection is quite understandable. It notes with "Reflections" his versatility excellently demonstrated. Once again, Paul clearly ahead of Fairground Techno and the Cover-Mania various other artists. For me, "Reflections" album of 2003.
