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We've seen better, but there are quite a few awesome hits!

Nowfan35 | NYC | 01/17/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

""Dance Party 2004" and "Trance Party 2" were much better than this CD, but that doesn't mean that "Dance Party 2005" isn't good. There are quite a few awesome hits on this CD and one unbeatable, exclusive DJ Sammy hit. OK fine, I'll review every song.

1. Shapeshifters "Lola's Theme" (3:21) B+

Good dance hit with an awesome vocalist. The artist, Shapeshifters, is also called Shape:UK on other dance albums, but its the same popular song.

2. Nina Sky feat. Jabba "Move Ya Body" (Norty Cotto Remix) (3:07) B+

Much better than the original version; much less annoying. The house beat beats (ha ha) the original beat. Look for "Oye Mi Canto", Nina Sky's much better single. Nina Sky are actually two sisters; don't get confused. Good song.

3. Stellar Project feat. Brandi Emma "Get Up, Stand Up" (Phunk Investigation Radio Edit) (3:20) A+

Awesome song! The beat is great, the vocalist is awesome, and the song is overall wonderful. One of the best on the album.

4. Mynt feat. Kim Sozzi "How Did You Know?" (4:09) B

The vocals are good, but the song gets repetitive. The chorus is awesome but a trance remix would really spice up this boring song.

5. Marly "You Never Know" (3:35) B

No, not Bob Marley, nowhere close. The vocalist somewhat reminds me of the vocalist on Eyeopener's "Hungry Eyes" (Now 59). This song is OK. Good beat but kind of boring. Vocals aren't great.

6. Narcotic Thrust "I Like It" (6:15) A-

No need for the extended mix, but this song is pretty good. Much better than their first single. Strange lyrics, but extremely catchy. Good vocalist, good song.

7. Danzel "Pump It Up" (3:51) B+

Kind of annoying, but catchy. I think Danzel won the UK's "Pop Idol", the original "American Idol" only in the UK (duh). Good song. I think this a remix but I'm not sure. A different beat than the original.

8. Dido "White Flag" (Scumfrog Remix) (3:30) C-

Horrible remix of a great song. One, the vocals go too slowly. They just drone on and on. Second, the beat is good, but the other sounds are kind of disturbing and unneeded. This remix is not good at all. Some of the lyrics are even cut off! Nope, never listening to this one again.

9. Britney Spears "Everytime" (Valentin Remix) (3:55) B+

If it weren't for the annoying sounds, this song would easily get an A. Great remix compared to Track 8. Awesome beat and tempo for the lyrics. Better than the Valentin Remix of O-Zone's "Dragostea Din Tea", the most catchy Romanian dance song ever. How random.

10. Deborah Cox "Easy As Life - Theme From Aida - " (3:57) B+

Deborah Cox did a great job in her play outing "Aida" - this dance remix of the theme of the play is OK but nothing too special. Good beat and vocals though.

11. Reina "If I Close My Eyes" (4:00) A

Wonderful song and easily Reina's best. Her 1997 hit "Find Another Woman" was good but then her 2004 single wasn't great. This song opens the new year on a great note. Awesome song - great lyrics and decent beat. Great job, Reina!

12. The Roc Project feat. Tina Novak "Deja Vu (It's Hard To Believe)" (Johnny Budz Breaks Mix) (4:26) B

Good song, but isn't as good as "Never", their first single. Also, the Johnny Budz Breaks Mix of "Never" was better too. Even though the beat remains cool, this song just isn't as deep.

13. Plummet "Cherish The Day" (Antillas Mix) (4:23) B+

Again, their first single, "Damaged", was a lot better. "Cherish The Day" is still a good song though. Great beat and alien-type effects/sounds. The vocalist remains really good. Nice song.

14. Wynonna "I Want To Know What Love Is" (Piper Remix) (5:07) A

Awesome song. Wynonna is an amazing singer and this is a really good song. The remix is awesome because of the really catchy and memorable beat. Deep lyrics and music. I really want to hear her next song.

15. DJ Sammy feat. Loona "Rise Again" (4:04) A+

Best song on the album. This exclusive track is a rare gem in trance music. Great subtle beat, lifting lyrics, and awesome singer. Loona also starred on DJ Sammy's "Boys Of Summer", his 2nd best hit. I can't wait to get the single of this song! I wish there was a second verse, but who cares? This song is awesome and another awesome way to start the year!

16. Lasgo "Surrender" (3:04) B+

Lasgo's vocalist, Evi Goffin, has a wonderful voice. The beat to this song isn't too awesome, though. I'm just glad "Alone" stopped replaying on the radio every five minutes. Decent song, but every Lasgo track is starting to sound frighteningly similar.



Overall, the CD gets a B+. Good songs with the exception of one or two not so great songs. There are classics here such as "Get Up Stand Up", "I Want To Know What Love Is", and "Rise Again", so I suggest this album. Also, "Rise Again" is an exclusive track not available on single for a while. Go to www.loona.com to hear it also...GET THIS ALBUM!"

I like this album a whole lot!

Jessica Ables | Weatherford, TX, USA | 09/12/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Last Christmas, I received this album as one of my gifts. Here are my ratings for all of the songs on this CD:



1) Lola's Theme- Very catchy, disco-like tune. Grade: A+

2) Move Ya Body- Great remix. Grade: A

3) Get Up Stand Up- Pretty cool. Grade: A-

4) How Did You Know- I love this one! Grade: A+

5) You Never Know- Not that awesome, but decent. Grade: C+

6) I Like It- Very upbeat and awesome! Grade: A

7) Pump It Up- This one is good, but a little annoying. Grade: B

8) White Flag- The original version was better. Grade: C+

9) Everytime- I like the original version better. Grade: C+

10) Easy As Life- This one is good. Grade: B+

11) If I Close My Eyes- One of my favorites! Grade: A+

12) Deja Vu- It's okay, but not that great. Grade: B

13) Cherish the Day- A little sappy, but okay. Grade: B-

14) I Want to Know What Love Is- Awesome remix! Grade: A+

15) Rise Again- Good song! Grade: B+

16) Surrender- This one is okay. Grade: B



I play this CD often and it's one of my favorite albums. I'm a huge fan of dance and techno music and that's why I asked for this CD."

Not bad!..Dj Sammy,Lasgo,Plummet,Wheres Ian Van Dhal?..

Chris -X | Thief River Falls Mn | 08/09/2006

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Lasgo Surrender cool,How did you know,Rise Again,I like it,And Definitely I want to know what love is Remix from the 80's! Thats hott! But sorry Disco is long time over..lol.Trance kicksass anyday!..Cherish the day, Checkout the EuroMusic video!! etc nice..beats..Pump it up.is still cool,Thats originally from Germany-Deju Vu..cool.sounds 80's..Nice.."