Search - Scott Stubbs :: Depths of Progressive Trance 1

Top US Progressive DJ takes listener on memorable journey

Jeremy Reaban | 09/05/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"10 top progressive tracks mixed to perfecton by one of Americas top djs. Not a bad track in the bunch."

Familiar tunes of 1999 in a solid progressive set

Richard Diaz | 06/18/2000

(3 out of 5 stars)

"Deep throbbing synths, uplifting melodies, drum rolls, it's time for some progressive trance. But wait, what's this? Where are all the anthems, the countless bridge/breakdown builds and simple melodies? Scott Stubbs realizes that putting together a cohesive disc takes more than just stringing the banging hits. Granted, "Dansa" is a pretty clubby opener, but "The Unknown" follows with a tight, smooth groove and mixes well into the stuttered girly vocals of "Lost Without You," - not the similarly named track found on found on Sasha & Digweed's Expeditions 3. Track four is "One," and you may have heard this from a Nick Warren set This hit teases you into thinking a peak is about to come, but Stubbs drops back to a simmer with "Scrorch." "Vengeance" is the lone dud, pompous overblown synth drek that serves to transition the disc, in it's few decent ending moments, into a faster pace. A remix of Dream Traveler's excellent "Time" is next, also found on Oakenfold's Tranceport. Expansion's "Feel It," is another big hit ffrom 1999, featuring a crystalline melody and setting you up for the big finish. That comes with the deeper "Medusa" and ending on an exhilarating rush with "3 Mile Highland."Trance aficionados may have half these tunes in one form another, but old and new fans alike will appreciate their repackaging into a solid disc. Those looking to experience progressive sounds have found an excellent choice."