The Mix V.2 [Import]

Product Description
2003 mix compilation is a veritable who's who of the dance scene & presents the sound & hits of the future. Featuring exclusive tracks from DJ Tiesto, RMB, Chicane, Anne Clark, & from Paul Van Dyk's label Vandit. 35 tracks including a Snippet Mix of 'A Forest' feat. Robert Smith. Copy Controlled. WSM.

The Mix V.2,Blank & Jones,Wea/Warner,Dance

Average customer rating: AWESOME SHOW !!! AWESOME MUSIC Good choices for the Second OC Soundtrack/Mix. best soundtrack ever!! Best mix Even better than the first mix!

Music From the O.C. Mix 2 Original Soundtrack Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Television Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Music from The O.C.: Mix 1 Music From The O.C. Mix 4 Music From The OC: Mix 5 Music From the O.C. Mix 3: Have a Very Merry Chrismukkah The O.C. Mix 6: Covering Our Tracks ASIN: B00063MCSE Release Date: 2004-10-26

Tracks:

1. Saturday Morning -- Eels
2. Hello Sunshine -- Super Furry Animals
3. Smile Like You Mean It -- The Killers
4. A Lack of Color -- Death Cab for Cutie
5. Specialist -- Interpol
6. Something Pretty -- Patrick Park
7. You Got Me All Wrong -- Dios Malos
8. If You Leave -- Nada Surf
9. Big Sur -- The Thrills
10. Little House of Savages -- The Walkmen
11. Trouble Sleeping -- The Perishers
12. So Sweet -- Jonathan Rice
13. Popular Mechanics for Lovers -- Beulah
14. Walnut Tree -- Keane
15. Maybe I'm Amazed -- Jem
16. Eastern Glow -- The Album Leaf

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It's impossible to listen to Music From the O.C. Mix 2 without wondering what the 16 acts represented think of being associated with the show. These, after all, are largely the kind of too-cool-for-school indie bands--Nada Surf, Death Cab for Cutie, Eels, Interpol--you'd normally expect to run screaming from anything so heavily soaked in mainstream reek. Credit the show's exceptional music supervisor Alexandra Patsavas, then, with rounding them up and wrangling them into contributing, and also for choosing her selections carefully. More than a collection that would slip effortlessly into any hipster's car CD player for its left of the dial leanings, 2 showcases many of these emerging bands' best songs yet: The Thrills' "Big Sur" is a sun-soaked slice of pop heaven, "Maybe I'm Amazed" makes elegant use of a cover to capture the dreaminess of the darkly talented Jem, and "You Got Me All Wrong," by Dios Malos, is maybe the most ravishing rainy day rock song ever written. As with the first O.C. mix, 2 is enhanced with scenes from the show. Pop it into your computer and hum along as the drama unfolds; if anyone catches you, tell them it's the coolness of the music you're captivated by. -Tammy La Gorce

Album Description

The OC, the phenomenally successful Fox Television series has pioneered the creative use of storytelling through song and, in the process, become a showcase for some of the most innovative and original artists in music. Music From The OC Mix 2 follows the inaugural release of Mix 1 which debuted earlier this year to critical and popular acclaim. The compilation features music from the second half of the first and early episodes of the second season and boasts three exclusive tracks: Jem's cover of Paul McCartney's "Maybe I'm Amazed" and Nada Surf's cover of OMD's "If You Leave," both recorded specifically for the series, plus The Walkman's live version of "Little House of Savages." Mix 2 highlights the program's trend-setting approach to music with songs from an extraordinary variety of new and emerging artists including Interpol, The Killers, Death Cab For Cutie and more.

Customer Reviews:

AWESOME SHOW !!! AWESOME MUSIC.......2006-08-18

The OC always showcases great bands. And their mix cd is a lot of great music from wonderful bands. Keep up the good work

Good choices for the Second OC Soundtrack/Mix........2006-05-07

THE OC MIX 2.

By now, I'm sure most are aware you can usually count on The OC Soundtracks to contain some pretty good indie music. This is a good soundtrack to pick up if you're a fan of indie, or even if you're just a fan of the show and you enjoyed the music throughout the season. Pick it up, It's a good decision.

SATURDAY MORNING - Good track by the Eels. This number gives a good start to the entire soundtrack. Definitely a song that will make you want to get up and dance.
HELLO SUNSHINE - One of the wider known tracks on the soundtrack. Some might think its been played too much, but I think a great song and I'm glad they put it on here.
SMILE LIKE YOU MEAN IT - Who doesn't love the Killers by now? Another great track from their album, Hot Fuss.
A LACK OF COLOR - I knew of Death Cab long before the OC..But I think to some people, this show definitely gave them exposure to this marvelous band. A good song choice by them as well.
SPECIALIST - This is not one of the better Interpol tracks.
SOMETHING PRETTY - I think this is one of those "most remembered" songs played on the show.
YOU GOT ME ALL WRONG - Definitely a favorite to most on this album. Its one of those songs you never get tired of hearing on repeat.
IF YOU LEAVE - Remake from the 80s song we all know and love. This was a pretty decent remake, but I think most would still prefer the older version.
BIG SUR - The Thrills! A marvelous band. Definitely one of the most fun songs on the entire CD.
LITTLE HOUSE OF SAVAGES - The Walkmen. This song is very reminiscent of late 80s music.
TROUBLE SLEEPING - Personally, my favorite on the entire soundtrack. You'll catch yourself smiling and thinking of that 'certain' person in your life.
SO SWEET - Another one of the better tracks on this CD. A rock song with a slight folk influence.
POPULAR MECHANICS FOR LOVERS - A definite folk song. I love it. Beulah is another great band to check out if you've grown into this genre of music.
WALNUT TREE - This song doesn't really stick out on the soundtrack. It's pretty forgettable.
MAYBE I'M AMAZED - Another remake by a beautiful voice, Jem. Of course once again, most of us will probably prefer McCartneys version, but you've got to admit, she did a good job.
EASTERN GLOW - A pretty calm, peaceful song. One of those songs best to lay in bed and listen to.

best soundtrack ever!!.......2005-11-02

i've never even watched the o.c., but when i saw some of the artists that were on the album i bought it, and i was SO glad afterwards. this soundtrack is amazing, one of my favorite CD's, and even though i dont watch the show, O.C. soundtracks ROCK!!

Best mix.......2005-09-24

If you're a fan of the OC, or at least the music from the OC, then this is a great buy. I've now got 1, 2 & 4 and i rate this one the highest. It's a fantastic mix and there's really no need to change CD on the car stereo!

Even better than the first mix!.......2005-08-27

This second mix features some great songs,mostly from the second-half of season one.They're all played during key moments on the show.It perfectly captures that relaxing SoCal atmosphere."Saturday morning" is a rocking song!I also LOVE "A lack of color" and "If you leave",but my personal favorite is "Something pretty" by Patrick Park.

Average customer rating: Friday Night Cocktail Hour Really great for dancing and for listening! Shaken, not stirred Love It Love It Love It We play this every Thursday during our Martini Thursdays

Cocktail Mix, Vol. 2 Various Artists Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Bolero | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mambo | Latin Music | Styles | Music Big Band | Latin Music | Styles | Music Brazilian Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Cool Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Contemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Soul-Jazz & Boogaloo | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Lounge | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Retro Space Age | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music 1950s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1960s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music Easy Listening | Compilations | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music 1960-1969 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music 1950-1959 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Cocktail Mix, Vol. 3 Cocktail Mix, Vol.1: Bachelor's Guide To The Galaxy Music for a Bachelor's Den Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 5: Wild Cool & Swingin Easy Rhythms for Your Cocktail Hour: Music for a Bachelor's Den; Volume 4 ASIN: B0000033PE Release Date: 1996-01-23

Tracks:

1. Thirteen Men - Miss Ann-Margret
2. Soul Sauce (Guacha Guaro) - Cal Tjader
3. The Girld From Ipanema - Walter Wanderley
4. Call Me - Nancy Wilson
5. Sorry 'Bout That (Part 1) - Harold Johnson Sextet
6. Comin' Home Baby - Mel Torme
7. Baby Elephant Walk - Rene Touzet
8. Soul Bossa Nova - Quincy Jones
9. Bossa Nova Hand Dance (Deixa Isso Pra La) - Connie Francis
10. Frenesi-Twist - Les Elgart & His Orchestra
11. Why Wait - Perez Prado & His Orchestra
12. House Of Bamboo - Earl Grant
13. Cantaloupe Island - Pucho & The Latin Soul Brothers
14. Hot Barbecue - Brother Jack McDuff
15. Mais Que Nada - Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66
16. Washington Square - Dick Hyman & His Orchestra
17. Take Five - Trudy Pitts
18. I'm Not Talking - Mose Allison

Customer Reviews:

Friday Night Cocktail Hour.......2006-06-01

Put this baby on after work on a Friday night. Mix up your favorite beverages and start the weekend right. Great CD for a party or just "chillin". If only we had a road map to get back to these days when life was a little easier. No P.C. garbage, no cell phones or fax machines. Just come home to your wife, mix up the cocktails and do it! Put this CD on, pretend its 1962 and drink it up!!

Really great for dancing and for listening!.......2005-04-17

I just happened to run across this CD by chance and after listening to a few track samples, decided to buy it right away. I wasn't disappointed - now I play it all the time! The tracks here are a unique blend of musical styles, including jazz, Latin, Brazilian, and early 60's dance music - they all fit under the umbrella of "lounge music" and every single one is great. There are some fun surprises, like a jazzy Connie Francis singing "Bossa Nova Hand Dance" in Portuguese, Dick Hyman's Lowrey organ and bongo arrangement of "Washington Square", and Les Elgart's big band twist version of "Frenesi", which I think is my favorite track. I also love Rene Touzet's Latin-ized "Baby Elephant Walk", Cal Tjader's supremely cool "Soul Sauce" and Perez Prado's rock-mambo "Why Wait". Throw in some great vocal tracks from Mel Torme, Ann-Margret, Nancy Wilson and Mose Allison, plus Quincy Jones, Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 and other fine artists in the genre, and you've got a classic party CD guaranteed to make you feel good every time you hear it. I definitely recommend buying this one!

Shaken, not stirred.......2005-02-12

This CD features 18 tracks that might have been played at a "cocktail party" back in the 1960s. It is a fun combination of vocals and instrumentals dating from 1958 to 1967. This is the kind of music that was played at parties for adults back then. None of that "rock and roll" stuff here! There is a lot of bossa nova here, plus jazz-pop and various other swinging styles. This is the perfect music to listen to while drinking martinis (not that I ever had a martini). If you are a fan of the lounge music revival, you will enjoy this CD.

Love It Love It Love It.......2001-12-09

I am new to Lounge but knew I loved Austin Powers-type music so I took a chance on this one and this is my favorite CD. I need two copies, one for my car and one for the house! Many of the artists weren't familiar to me but it was love at first listen with Ann-Margret's 13 Men (first track), then an elevator-muzak style Girl from Ipanema and the classics Soul Bossa Nova and Mais Que Nada (you'll know it when you hear it). House of Bamboo is so much fun as is Hot Barbeque and a different version of Dave Brubeck's Take Five. It's all great - run, don't walk, to get out your martini glasses. Oh, and last but not least, the inside jacket is jam-packed with career bios of each artist. This is a must-have.

We play this every Thursday during our Martini Thursdays.......2000-12-13

This CD has it all. It is great. All you have to do is make some martinis, put this CD on. As soon as Ann Margaret starts with "13 Men" it sets the scene.

Average customer rating: Barbie Hit Mix, Vol. 2 Barbie Hit Mix, Vol. 2

Barbie Hit Mix 2 Barbie Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Children's Music | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Barbie Hit Mix Kidz Bop, Vol. 10 Genie Magic Barbie Sings!: The Princess Movie Song Collection The Cheetah Girls 2 ASIN: B000G75AHK Release Date: 2006-07-25

Tracks:

1. Hollaback Girl
2. L.O.V.E.
3. Unwritten
4. Stuckwitu
5. Beat Of My Heart
6. Like You
7. Pon De Replay
8. Beautiful Soul
9. Rush
10. Mandy
11. Behind These Hazel Eyes
12. Just The Girl
13. Mississippi Girl
14. Get Your Shine On

Album Description

Get into the girl power groove with Barbie & Friends' brand new, hit-packed sing-along collection of chart-topping favorites! Kids sing their versions of Hilary Dugg's "Beat Of My Heart", Kelly Clarkson's "Behind These Hazel Eyes", Jesse MacCartney's "Get Your Shine On", and Gwen Stefani's "Hollaback Girl" plus many more.

Customer Reviews:

Barbie Hit Mix, Vol. 2.......2007-01-13

Great CD for children. Lots of neat music for them that is not full of profanity or innuendos.

Barbie Hit Mix, Vol. 2.......2006-11-16

My eight year daughter got it for her birthday and really enjoys the songs.

Average customer rating: wow cut glass has my fav disco song on here

Circus Disco Mix, Vol. 2 Various Artists Manufacturer: Thump Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Circus Disco: 25th Anniversary Disco Oldies Circus Disco Non Stop Mixed Thump'n Disco Quick Mixx, Vol. 1 The Best of "O" Records, Vol. 1 ASIN: B000MV8CAW Release Date: 2007-03-20

Tracks:

1. Give Me a Break - Vivian Vee
2. Color My Love - Fun Fun
3. Magnifique - Magnifique
4. Now Baby Now - Kano
5. Get Ready - X-Ray Connection
6. Best Part Of Breaking Up - Roni Griffith
7. Energy Is Eurobeat - Man 2 Man
8. Somebody To Love - Cafe Society
9. Feel It - Samantha Giles
10. Flashlight On a Disco Night - Rofo
11. Dance Disco Heat - Sylvester
12. Number One Lover - JD Hall
13. Without Your Love - Cut Glass
14. Move On Up - Destination

Customer Reviews:

wow cut glass has my fav disco song on here.......2007-07-20

a rare find indeed WITHOUT YOUR LOVE by cut glass is my fav disco song have never seen it anywhere except on this cd i purchased it today

Average customer rating: ok A Huge Decent From the Oustanding ThriveMix01, Unfortunately not a great mix--but some hard to find remixes... Thrive mix 2!!!!!!!!! Gets the blood flowing...

Thrive Mix 2 : Mixed by Vic Latino Various Artists Manufacturer: Thrive (Red) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Compilations | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music | Ambient | Dance Pop | Disco | Drum & Bass | Electronica | Freestyle | Techno-House | Trance | Trip Hop General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Similar Items: Ultra Weekend, Vol. 2 Ultra Dance 07 Ultra Dance, Vol. 8 Club Anthems, Vol. 3 Thrive Mix 3 : Mixed by DJ Skribble and Vic Latino ASIN: B000EQHX8M Release Date: 2006-05-30

Tracks:

1. Coldplay "Talk" (Thin White Duke Remix)
2. INXS "Need You Tonight" (Static Revenger Club Mix)
3. Kelly Clarkson "Walk Away" (Craig J Big Love Mixshow)
4. Pussycat Dolls f. Busta Rhymes "Dont Cha" (Ralphis Hot Freak Radio Mix)
5. Britney Spears "And Then We Kiss" (Junkie XL Remix)
6. Alanis Morissette "Crazy" (Claude Le Gache Mixshow)
7. Heather Headley "In My Mind" (Freemasons Vocal Club Mix)
8. Kristine W "Ill Be Your Light" (Jack Elliott & Mac Quayle Club Mix)
9. Rent "Seasons Of Love" (Gomis Lair Club Mix)
10. Mylo vs. Miami Sound Machine "Doctor Pressure" (Clean Club Mix)
11. Madonna "Sorry" (Paul Oakenfold Mix)
12. DJ Peter Presta f. Bonse "Totally Hooked" (Club Mix)

Tracks:

1. Hard-Fi "Hard To Beat" (Axwell Mix)
2. Bob Sinclar f. Gary Pine "Love Generation" (Full Intention Club Mix)
3. A&C vs. Kiki Dee "Music In Me" (Club Mix)
4. Kaskade "Everything" (Kaskades Big Room Mix)
5. Danielle Bollinger "Kiss The Sky" (Mike Rizzo Global Club)
6. Carl Cox "Give Me Your Love" (Valentino Kanzyani Extended Mix)
7. Deborah Cox "House Is Not a Home" (Moran/Rigg Mixshow)
8. Deep Dish f. Stevie Nicks "Dreams" (Original Mix)
9. New Order "Guilt Is a Useless Emotion" (DJ Dan Mixshow)
10. Judge Jules "So Special" (Original Mix)
11. Gabriel & Dresden "Tracking Treasure Down" (Original Club Mix)
12. Goldfrapp "Ohh La La" (Benny Benassi Mix)

Album Description

Thrive Records, home to the world's biggest DJ's, brings you the biggest collection of dance hits: ThriveMix02. This twenty-four track, double CD continuous mix features a combination of the latest club smashes along with hard to find dancefloor remixes of some of today's biggest hits. Mixed by popular NYC radio personality Vic Latino, ThriveMix02 features new dance mixes of Madonna "Sorry," Coldplay "Talk," Pussycat Dolls feat. Busta Rhymes "Don't Cha," Kelly Clarkson "Walk Away" and Britney Spears "And Then We Kiss." The album also features a previously unreleased remix of "Seasons of Love" from the Rent musical, as well as club remixes of favorites from INXS, Alanis Morissette, Hard-Fi and Heather Headley. Combine all this with recent dancefloor smashes from Goldfrapp, Deep Dish feat. Stevie Nicks and Mylo vs. Miami Sound Machine, and you've got the hottest mix available today- ThriveMix02.

Customer Reviews:

ok.......2007-03-20

This one was Just OK... I prefer the Ultra compilations and also a new one I found on itunes EURO CLUB HITS VOL. 1 ......

A Huge Decent From the Oustanding ThriveMix01, Unfortunately.......2006-08-27

The first Thrive Mix CD was, and still is, one of my favorite dance compilations EVER. It had a perfect mix of dance, trance, and funky house. It had some of my favorite songs ever on it. I had high hopes for Thrive Mix 2, I really did. But then I saw the track list and I had no idea how it could possibly top the first Thrive Mix. No surprise, it didn't.

While there are some good songs on Thrive Mix 2, it just is leagues away from Thrive Mix 01. The mixing truthfully isn't that good - plain and not very well done. Many songs left me bored, while some songs kept me entertained. There is no trance to be found here; just house. Truthfully, I do not like house as much as trance at all. It can get kind of repetitive and even boring while trance usually, if not always, keeps me on my feet. Thrive Mix 2's slogan is "out with the old, in with the new", but I think it should've kept to the saying "if it ain't broke, then don't fix it." I'll go through each song.

CD ONE

1. Coldplay - Talk (Jacques Lu Cont/Thin White Duke Remix) ... B
A decent remix, but long and can sometimes get a little boring. And it takes a while to build up.
2. INXS - Need You Tonight (Static Revenger Club Mix) ... B+
Pretty good, but nothing more than that. There's some good music here, but the vocals somewhat left me hanging.
3. Kelly Clarkson - Walk Away (Craig J Big Love Mix) ... A-
A good song with really good music. A nice remix here.
4. The PussyCat Dolls - Don't 'Cha (Ralphi's Hot Freak Club Mix) ... A
A remix that actually proves to be better than the original. It turns a nice, cool, hip hop tune into a fun, pumping club track.
5. Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Mix) ... A-
Pretty good, yet I've never heard the original. Good music, great vocals for Britney, and yeah. A good song. Cheesy, but what do you expect? This is pop/house we're talking about!
6. Alanis Morissette - Crazy (Claude Le Gache Mix) ... A
Amazing cover of Seal's classic, which I've truthfully never heard, but Seal is still amazing. That didn't make much sense, did it? OK so anyway, this is an amazing remix of a pretty good tune. One of the best songs on the album, and catchiest.
7. Heather Headley - In My Mind (Freemasons Club Mix) ... B
Now we decend into catchy-music-but-repetitive-kinda boring-dance-house land. Nothing entirely special about this one, but the music is good. Vocals are good, but nothing catches my attention.
8. Kristine W - I'll Be Your Light (Jack Elliott & Mac Quayle Club Mix) ... B+
Her track on Thrive Mix 01 was outstanding, but this one just doesn't keep me interested. That's a shame because Kristine W is an amazing vocals with a few great songs under her belt.
9. Rent - Seasons of Love (Gomi's Lair Club Mix) ... A-
A pretty good remix of the only song Non-Rent Fanatics know from the outstanding musical. Actually it's not my favorite song from the soundtrack, but I won't go into that. The vocals are somewhat messed with here, making them sound less pure, but whatever. It's a good house remix of a good tune. The music goes with the original's, and the feeling from the original luckily isn't lost; a surprise.
10. Mylo Vs. Miami Sound Machine - Dr. Pressure (Clean Club Mix) ... A-
The catchiest song of the moment, the unescapable "Doctor Pressure". If you haven't heard this, get out of the rock you've been living under. Either you've heard Mylo's original song or this, or even Gloria Estefan's oldie hit. Bottom line - awesomely addicting.
11. Madonna - Sorry (Paul Oakenfold's Remix Edit) ... A
An amazing remix of a pretty good song, but again, not the best song from her album. Still perplexed on how it became a single over "How High" or "Push", but I think "Push" is next after "Get Together" (another good song from her album "Confessions on a Dancefloor").
12. DJ Peter Presta Feat. Bonse - Totally Hooked (Club Mix) ... A-
If you've never heard this song before, I can make you imagine it quite well. Take Boston's outstanding song "More Than a Feeling" and loop the chorus for six minutes or so, somewhat changing the lyrics a bit, and adding a cliched house beat. Then you've got the catchy, well-remixed "Totally Hooked". If what you imagined isn't exactly like this song, then I will be quite surprised.

CD TWO

1. Hard-Fi - Hard to Beat (Axwell Mix) ... B
I loved the original. It's an amazing rock song. Take the annoying, high-pitched screams from the third or fourth chorus, loop them over a house beat, and you've got Axwell's mediocre remix of the tune. Oh yeah, also add some random words from the verses. Where's the actual song? I'm not calling this song bad, but where are the good parts of the original?
2. Bob Sinclar Feat. Gary "Nesta" Pine - Love Generation (Full Intention Club Mix) ... B+
A pretty good song, even though it took some time getting used to. Very islandish. A good party anthem. The Full Intention Mix adds a nice, if basic, house beat into the mix.
3. A&C Vs. Kiki Dee - Music in Me ... C
The main problem with house is it's over-repetition and boring loops. Trance is interesting, and this is just plain mediocre.
4. Kaskade - Everything (Kaskade's Big Room Mix) ... B
Good music, but everything (haha) else is kinda boring-ish.
5. Danielle Bollinger - Kiss the Sky (Mike Rizzo's Global Club Mix) ... A-
Another good one, which was better than most of the previous songs. Powerful, and finally - dancey!
6. Carl Cox - Give Me Your Love (Valentino Extended Mix) ... C+
Another boring one. Sorry.
7. Deborah Cox - A House is Not a Home (Moran/Rigg Mixshow) ... B
Not her best, and another shame. Read the Kristine W section. Most of the same applies.
8. Deep Dish Feat. Stevie Nicks - Dreams ... A
An amazing remake of the Fleetwood Mac classic. 'Nuff said.
9. New Order - Guilt is a Useless Emotion (DJ Dan Mixshow) ... A
Actually amazing. One of the biggest surprises of the album. The verses are good, the chorus is catchy. Best song on the album, apparently.
10. Judge Jules Feat. Marcella Woods - So Special (Club Mix) ... B+
Good, if long.
11. Gabriel & Dresden Feat. Molly - Tracking Treasure Down ... A-
Another really good track. Great vocals, great chorus, great music. And something different from the mediocre house that I had to endure at the beginning of the second CD!
12. Goldfrapp - Ooh La La (Benny Benassi Mix) ... B+
A good remix.

OK so basically, this album gets around a B-, the score was lower because of the fact that the series switched to repetitive and mediocre house and dumped trance. There are a few really good songs here, but then there are songs that will bore you. Before you Release Thrive Mix 3, please rethink the tracklist (even though I have not seen it). I know house is more commerical, but don't forget about the awesome new trance music out there! And I am NOT talking about Cascada (even though she is pretty good)!

I would suggest this album to people who love the New York Dance Scene, and house music. Also those looking for some "exclusive" remixes of pop and rock songs and even showtunes will find some here. For those bored to tears by seven minute house songs with endlessly looped vocal tracks, run far, far away from this album. And for those who prefer the European dance music (*cough* a lot better *cough*), buy the outstanding Clubland 9 (it's an import, but it's worth the price).

not a great mix--but some hard to find remixes..........2006-06-13

I agree that this disc has a lot of slow down due to some not so hot song selections. I personally think disc 2 flows better than disc 1, and I was really happy to find a couple of rare remixes on here because I'm a big collector of hard-to-find mixes.

Thrive mix 2!!!!!!!!!.......2006-06-10

Thrive Mix 2 is the heat! Don't sleep on this mix. I love the remix of the the Pussycat Dolls W/ Busta. Plus, the Mylo vs. Sound Machine tune is amazing. Vic Latino is on point with his selection and it only gets better with disc 2. This mix is packed full of all the hot new club tunes. I don't know what Mr. Pac Dan was talking about. Half the songs on Ultra Weekend 2 are played out. Big up Thrive and Mr. Latino for coming with the new hotness! Can't wait till Thrive Mix 3.

Gets the blood flowing..........2006-06-03

Loving these mixes!!! This is my new work out CD. Great mainstream songs with a upbeat twist. I especially like that Pussycat Dolls "Don't Cha" and the INXS track. The RENT "Seasons" song is very cool...never heard that before.

I'd recommend this mix to anyone that loves house music, but wants to have a familiar melody or lyrics to sing along to!

Average customer rating: An Outstanding Album, A Judge For Any Other A great mix of popular songs Trance Fans Rejoice! This Album is premium! wicked cd Great Trance Mix!

Trance Mix USA, Vol. 2 Various Artists Manufacturer: Radikal Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Techno | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Trance | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music House | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music Techno-House | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Trance Mix USA Trance Mix USA, Vol. 4 Trance Mix USA, Vol. 5 Trance Mix USA, Vol. 3 Best of Trance Hits, Vol. 1 ASIN: B00005MKI7 Release Date: 2001-08-07

Tracks:

1. Beyond Time (Club Mix) - Blank & Jones
2. Columbia (PvD Remix) - Paul Van Dyk
3. Tenshi (Transa Remix) - Gouryella
4. Castles In The Sky (Wippenberg Remix) - Ian Van Dahl
5. Synaesthesia (Fly Away) (En-Motion Remix) - The Thrillseekers
6. Superstring (Rank 1 Remix) - Cygnus X
7. Iguana (Blank & Jones Remix) - Mauro Picotto
8. Wonder Why? (Original Mix) - Major League
9. Everytime You Need Me (Above & Beyond Remix) - Fragma
10. Let U Go (Club Mix) - ATB
11. Silence (DJ Tiesto Remix) - Delerium
12. Das Glockenspiel (DJ Tiesto Remix) - Schiller
13. Die Blechtrommel (Nick Sentience Remix) - Taiko
14. Blood Is Pumpin (Club Mix) - Voodoo & Serano
15. Exploration Of Space (Original Mix) - Cosmic Gate
16. No Alternative (Brooklyn Bounce Remix) - R.B.A.
17. Unsolved Mysteries (Elektrochemie LK Remix) - Kay Cee
18. Deep Down Below (Club Mix) - RMB
19. The Blue Sky (Album Version) - Blank & Jones
20. Sweet Harmony (Blank & Jones Remix) - Liquid Love
21. Sunrise (Here I Am) (Instrumental) - Ratty

Customer Reviews:

An Outstanding Album, A Judge For Any Other.......2006-03-15

This album is one that will reshape all your views, attitudes and opinions about trance. I've had this album for over 4 years now and there is no other trance compilation that matches up to it. The attractive list of memorable trance anthems and uplifting euphoric vibes and vocals (F.E. Beyond Time, Iguana, Castles in the Sky, & Silence) will break you away from the majority of the dominant, repetative, club and break beats found on many other CDs. This CD is a jewel for any collection and is a MUST HAVE. Trance Mix USA Volume 2 is nothing like the other volumes, a diamond in the rough. If you enjoy Vocal Trance and emotionally motivating beats, this CD is for you....

A great mix of popular songs.......2004-03-04

I recently bought this in 2004 after it has been released for so long, since I am a fan of the Blank and Jones. I must admit their mixes are much better than others that I have listened to. I am not disappointed! As other reviewers mentioned, song numbers 1, 3, 5, 6, 9, 11, 19, 21 are a kick! Check out TranceMix USA 4. Lastly, Blank and Jones's new release "Blank and Jones The mix Volume 2" is also worth checking out! Somehow the US release album has only one CD... :(

Trance Fans Rejoice! This Album is premium!.......2004-01-07

This CD rocks. Every trance fan should have it. Anybody that knows anything about techno, let alone trance genre, should snap to attention when Blank and Jones is mentioned. Their polished, deep, immaculate sound thunders with the beginning track "Beyond Time", and it never ends from there. It is the best cd i have purchased since my first (and probably best) album: Dj Micro Tech mix 2000. (i have to heavily promote that album, if you like this one you'll like that cd, too). The cd booms and has beats thrown in everywhere to keep you planted and smiling the entire time, enjoying every last note. Mostly everyone will be wowed by the awesome performance this CD has to offer. from the hit club favorite "castles in the sky" to the very classy decelereaton towards the end, , this cd is a true masterpiece.

wicked cd.......2003-12-21

this cd has great songs, is the type of cd that i would love to put in my car, with full volumen before going to a massive exciting party, the first song is one of those songs that drug your senses without doing any harm to your body.

Great Trance Mix!.......2003-09-29

Before i discovered this CD I did not know who Blank&Jones were, but I have to admit they really have talent for mixing up on the mixing board. I first saw this CD at Virgin Records a month after it came out (2001), I listened to each song a little bit and liked it a lot. But I don't know why but I hesitated to buy it and I put it back on the shelve. It wasn't until last year that I saw it again and decided to buy it, and believe me it was a smart choice, I listened to the rest of the CD and it became one of my top favorite CDs that I own. Believe it or not, I unfortunately lost the CD, and was really pissed of, but this time i didnt even bother to hesitate like the first time, i just walked into the record store and bought me another copy which I still have today.
If you want to listen to something that will help you relax on those Saturday afternoons before going clubbing than this is your CD. There are also tracks that will get you ready for the dance floor and pump you up for the whole night.

Average customer rating:

Ibiza Chillout: Special Classic Mix Edition, Vol. 2 Various Artists Manufacturer: Ayia Napa ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Ibiza Chillout: Special Classic Mix Edition Ibiza Chillout, Vol. 4 Ibiza Chillout, Vol. 6 Ibiza Chillout 5 Ibiza Chillout ASIN: B0009VV8RE Release Date: 2005-08-08

Tracks:

1. Island Memories
2. And I Love Him - LTJ X-Perience
3. Chilled White Wine - Mystic Diversions
4. Beautiful - Mandalay
5. Because I Love You - Easy Access Orchestra
6. It Could Be Anything
7. Enigmatic Encounter - ATB, Enigma
8. Freedom - Riccardo Eberspacher
9. White - Naomi
10. Santo Rimedio - Tom Oliver
11. Island Dreams - Ohm-G
12. Breezin' - Blank & Jones
13. Moon River - Moonlight Sound Design
14. Snow from the Stars - Matthias Frey

Tracks:

1. Get Back to Serenity - Vargo
2. Earth Inside - Max Melvin
3. Lost - Kemirl
4. All There - Lemongrass
5. Futureworld
6. Underwater Stories - Simon LeGrec
7. Get Away from You
8. Crow
9. Solitude Charmante
10. Casa del Como
11. Arabian Nights
12. Ocean - Sarah Huffman, Light 4 Lines
13. Karian Boyz

Average customer rating: Ayu-chan's best club music in one CD

Super Eurobeat Presents: Ayu-Ro Mix, Vol. 2 Ayumi Hamasaki Manufacturer: Avex Trax Japan ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Trance | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music House | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music Techno-House | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005NNU5 Release Date: 2001-09-27

Tracks:

1. Audience (Euro-Power Mix)
2. Evolution (Time Is Pop Mix)
3. Seasons (Eurobeat Mix)
4. Duty (Power Mind Mix)
5. Vogue (Traditional Mix)
6. M (Sweet Heart Mix)
7. Never Ever (Eurobeat Mix)
8. Endless Sorrow (Agressive Mix)
9. Far Away (Ayu-Ro Extended Mix)
10. Surreal (Time A Go-Go Mix)
11. Appears (Melodie Extended Mix)
12. Kanariya (Sweet Mix)
13. Immature (Power Mix)
14. Unite! (Euro-Power Mix)

Album Details

Eurobeat Remixes of Ayumi Hamasaki Tracks.

Customer Reviews:

Ayu-chan's best club music in one CD.......2006-11-10

A Roppongi favorite! This CD is to the circa-2002 Tokyo club scene what the "Saturday Night Fever" soundtrack was to late-70's disco! Strong vocals, creative use of electronica, and a consistently good beat. Friends hearing this CD at my place never fail to comment positively, even when they are completely unfamiliar with Japanese pop music.

Average customer rating: Lucid dreaming? A Dreamy Listening Experience

Rhythmic Fission: Digital Revisions of Classic Trax Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Electronic | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music | Computer General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Trance | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: The New World Opera A Much Better Tomorrow White People Trance Opera: The Complete Masterworks - Classic Meets Pop Spente le Stelle ASIN: B0001JXQ60 Release Date: 2004-04-06

Tracks:

1. Chasing Bartok - Wolfgang 'Humbucker' Frisch
2. Riddim Drum & Bass Mix - Dr. Nachtstrom
3. Blues - Dr. Nachtstrom
4. Addio Del Passato - Tracy Young
5. Sirenes 2 Step Mix - Dr. Nachtstrom
6. Via Verde - Darcosan
7. People (Get It Together) - Miguel Kertsman
8. Meditation - Dr. Nachtstrom
9. Ritual Rhythm - Jovino Santos Neto
10. Machines - Dr. Nachtstrom
11. Espirito: Total Chill-Out, Brain Rejuvenator - Miguel Kertsman
12. The Mermaid - Miguel Kertsman
13. I Would Kiss You - Michael Habla
14. New World - Michael Habla
15. Bartalk Mix - Dan The Automator

Customer Reviews:

Lucid dreaming? .......2007-02-13

Oh, please! I guess it depends on your idea of dreaming.

If you enjoy dozing off with the electric blender on high, then you've gotta place this in your bedroom.

Seriously -- the musicianship is highly competent, and there is an obvious commitment to the entire production. But this CD is not dreamy.

The album title nails it: "Rhythmic FISSION -- digital revisions of classic trax."

A Dreamy Listening Experience.......2004-06-01

This music is ideal accompaniment for lucid dreaming...Some of the tracks are loud,fast, and flashy ("Chasing Bartok" track #1, "Machines" track #10 come to mind) while others are fragile and soothing ("Addio Del Passato" and "Espirito"). Any one of these songs would be a superb compliment to a movie soundtrack--they all have this movie-dream-type quality to them, whether the movie/dream is creepy, beautiful, sad, or just plain experimental electronic music. Tracks 12-14 are heavy on vocals: Track 12 is very similar to the enigma song "Beyond the Invisible", while "I would Kiss You" makes me think of Loreena McKennitt with a dash of techno-renaissance flair, and finally "New World" has its good moments, but sounds a bit Disney-esque. "Addio Del Passato" and "Espirito" are the best tracks on the whole album; they sound like the ideal Anne Rice movie soundtrack selections, with "Addio" serving for any goth-vampire-opera-or-nightclub scenes, and "Espirito" for any childhood flashback scenes (hey, that's just what it sounds like!)...

If you've heard the "Verve Remixed" CDs, then I highly recommend buying this CD as well to help balance out your jazz with some classical. Plus the music is brand-spankin' new. So give this CD a chance.

Average customer rating:

Cosmic Gate: In the Mix Back 2 Back Various Artists Manufacturer: EMI Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Compilations | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music | Ambient | Dance Pop | Disco | Drum & Bass | Electronica | Freestyle | Techno-House | Trance | Trip Hop General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: No More Sleep Earth Mover Exposure 4 DJ in the Mix 3 Godskitchen Australia: Mixed by Above & Beyond & Steve Strangis ASIN: B00008XFBK Release Date: 2004-04-27

Tracks:

1. Flash (Tomcraft Remix) - Queen
2. Answer The Question (Cosmic Gate Remix) - Svenson & Gielen
3. Pressure (Lee & Boheme Remix) - Lee & Boheme
4. What If - OGP
5. First Impression (Dave202 Mix) - Dave Joy
6. Act Of God (Hard Trance Edit) - Joop
7. The Legacy (Clubmix) - Saltwater
8. Can't Believe It (Silverblue Remix) - Syntone
9. Airport (Essential DJ Team Mix) - Armani & Ghost
10. Hold On Tight (Kaylab + Reeloop Remix) - Lambda
11. Boomerang (Igor S Mix) - Igor S.
12. No Regular (Original Mix) - Ricky Fabis
13. C Song (Dynamic Vibe Mix) - Fractal Vibe
14. Echoes (V.ision Mix) - Marco V
15. My Beat (Dub Mix) - DJ Delicious

Tracks:

1. Venus (Meant To Be Your Lover)(Tiesto Remix) - DJ Cor Fijneman
2. Affinity (Backbeat Remix) - Hydra
3. Inca - Midway
4. universal Love (Wippenberg Remix) - NBG
5. Proceed (Original Mix) - Ronald Van Gelderen
6. Raging (Flutlicht Vocal Mix) - Cosmic Gate
7. Human Evolution (One Small Step For Man Mix) - Project Magneta
8. Protect The Innocent (Cream Team Remix) - The Matrix
9. Remover (Club Mix) - Carlo Resoort
10. The Melody, The Sound (Flutlicht Remix) - The Freak
11. Hibernation (Original Version) - Pale X
12. Release Me - DJ Choose
13. Human Beings (G&M Project Remix) - Cosmic Gate
14. Drum Beats (E-Craig Hard Dub Mix) - E-Craig

Album Description

Subtitled Back 2 Back. Two CDs 'In The Mix' featuring Joop, Saltwater, Hydra, The Freak, Lambda, Lee & Boheme and more. Copy Controlled. Capitol. 2003.

Album Details

The Tracks have all Been Chosen Very Carefully and DJ'S Mix their Stuff One after the Other Ie 'back2back' Packed with Chart Hits but Best Described as a 'real' DJ Mix Album - this Album Definately Bridges the Underground, Overground Gap.

Album Review:

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4. Trancemaster 3005 [Import]
5. Tropical Gangsters [Original recording remastered] [Import]
6. Turn It Around [CD-single]
7. Under Your Sky
8. Union [Import]
9. Unplugged (Ep) [Import]
10. Urban Funk Breaks [SACD]

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Kemp Conducts Richard Strauss-2

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