Search - Doran :: Fragrant Sense

Another fine small label trance/progressive house mix

Douglas A. Greenberg | Berkeley, CA USA | 11/17/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Some of the most innovative and interesting trance compilations and mixes released in recent years have been those coming from small U.K. recording labels like Platipus, Hook, Limbo, and Whoop! This release by the Fragrant label out of Los Angeles shows that American trancers can come up with first-rate material, as well. This compilation, mixed by DJ Doran, includes some fine material by the likes of Deepsky, Sandra Collins, and Joshua Ryan. Especially at the bargain price at which it's being offered, this is not one for fans of trance and progressive house to miss."

Doran is smooth!

James Robinson | Seattle, WA | 11/23/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I own this cd and it is a great progressive trance comp. I do however admit this does not come near the experience of hearing this man spin live. He is a master at the decks and has an ear for a good tune. I would first advise picking up his album "Monuments" which is full of trax at epic proportions and then work your way backward to this set. Also if you ever get a chance to see him spin, DO IT or you will regret it. He will leave you in another world!"

Good, but not great

Matt Clark | San Diego, CA | 10/10/1999

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This CD seems to alternate between great valleys and peaks... and just mediocre repetitions of the same synth line over and over. It's no Christopher Lawrence or Sandra Collins, but it's still worth getting your hands on."