United States of Hardcore
Sparky "Stars Up Above" (Indiscriminate Records)

Starting this EP with a bang is the original mix by sparky. Startin with a flowin breakbeat the intro then drops to a 4/4 kick offbeat bass. The piano breakdown is a killer and the trancey influences are kept to a good level. A wicked Dub/ragga break then follows givin the track an oldskool feel.

Next up is the Dj Deluxe remix. Its the most oldskool-ish mix of the EP and it will appeal to those of you allergic to kickdrums. Playin with the piano line and stabs, this remix is quite hectic in places and keeps the original hardcore vibe alive.

The last mix is the AdamL and KT remix. The breakdowns on this mix are tops. Long dreamy strings and well thought build ups combined with tuff breakbeats make this version my favorite of the three.

Closing the EP is "Close Your Eyes", a bangin hardcore tune. Acid lines, lushious strings, trancey stabs, uplifting vocals, this tune has it all so go check it out, you'll be pleasantly surprised!

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Review by DJ Reno

Review by Paul (18th-Aug-2003)

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