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Transitions Vol. 2 | 
 enlarge | Artist: John Digweed
Label: Thrive (Red)
Category: Music
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Rating:  30 reviews
Sales Rank: 80863
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 90767
UPC: 651249076723
EAN: 0651249076723
ASIN: B000LXHFPY
Release Date: February 6, 2007
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| Tracks:
| • | Abyss "Mind Games" (Digweed Cheeky Edit) | | • | Abyss "The Dreamer" | | • | Chaim EP "Dana" (Guy Gerber Mix) | | • | Antena "Camino Del Sol" (Joakim Remix) | | • | Williams "The Shivering" (Pitch & Hold In Camera Obscura Remix) | | • | Evil Hinko "Gedankenhochsprung" (Babicz Remix) | | • | G-Stylz "Belong To Me" (Dub) (Digweed Cheeky Edit) | | • | David K "Boul de Nerf" | | • | Felix Houzer "Mandolina" (Robert Babicz Rework) (Digweed Cheeky Edit) | | • | Dirk Technic "I Love You" (Smallboy Remix) | | • | Guy Gerber "Digital Memories" | | • | G-Stylz "Can't Get Enough" | | • | Dose3 "Minds" (Tobi Neumann Mix) | | • | Jackmate "Manray" (Digweed Cheeky Edit) |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
Does any DJ listen to more music than John Digweed? Hard to say, but the fact that Diggers is known to go through all the music he receives, personally, may have something to do with why he has--perhaps wisely--elected to release a single Transitions disc twice a year (instead of the two-disc compilations that seem to be the norm for other DJs). Not only does this give listeners a snapshot of his ever-evolving mixes, it allows him to capitalize on the fact that, as one of the biggest names in the business, he has access to all sorts of exclusives and upfront tracks, such as Guy Gerber's remix of "Dana," a glowing spellbinder that has yet to be released. On its heels comes Antena's portentous "Camino del Sol (Joakim Mix)," which promises an inescapable hook from the first appearance of its chunky synths, itself followed by the ultra-refined shadow play of Williams's "The Shivering (Pitch and Hold in Camera Obscura Remix)." Digweed obviously understands better than anyone that the impact of each track is largely determined by how it relates to all the others. As always, his programming can leave listeners dumbfounded; tracks like David K's off-kilter minimal trip "Boul de Nerf" may lead to some initial head-scratching. But then there is that rule of thumb that never fails with Digweed: "listen again." --Brent Kallmer
Album Description
Following the success of the first in John Digweed's Transitions series, one of the most acclaimed albums of this legendary DJ's career, Digweed returns with the eagerly anticipated second volume. Taking the inspiration from his worldwide sets and globally syndicated radio show, this single disc is full of seamless segues and driving bass lines - a current glimpse of John at his masterful best. His standing as a world-renowned DJ has enabled him to include several tracks that are exclusively available on this album prior to their full single release. Amongst these are Guy Gerber's atmospheric mix of Chaim EP - `Dana', David K's trippy masterpiece `Boul de Nerf' and two tracks by G-Stylz (aka Bruce Aisher). Digweed has long been a force in the studio, and his production acumen is highlighted here, as he turns in subtle, exclusive edits throughout the album. As with Vol.1, it is his flawless mixing and programming that Digweed brings to this project, creating a mix that offers new interpretations, improving with each listen as it shifts from 124 to a 129 bpm finale across it's 70 minutes.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 25 more reviews...
 Prog house at its best December 23, 2007
S. Cooper (Baltimore, MD United States)
"Transitions" The name of the series defines its nature best. Digweed's utter mastery of the turntables is on full display. From the first eerily beautiful tracks to the last emotionally inducing crescendo digweed does what he does best. Unlike transitions vol.1 which waited several tracks to really start kickin digweed lets the beats roll hard within the first few tracks. What ultimately defines this album is the brilliant programming. Every track seems to easily slide into one another. Like most accomplished prog house artists this album needs several listens to fully absorb. However if you enjoy hard prog house this will certainly stay in your cd player for many months.
 no bueno October 4, 2007
Nicholas Brownfield (Anchorage, AK)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
After years and years of great releases such as Global Underground: Hong Kong and Fabric he went ahead and released this piece of half a**ed garbage. If you're looking for a good John Digweed mix album, look elsewhere.
Sacrifices Groove For Trippiness July 8, 2007
Cloudman (Vancouver, BC)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I had to listen to this album over and over before I felt confident in giving it a fair rating. One of the more difficult albums to write a review on.
In the end, the tracks I really liked on the album and the tracks that I thought were mediocre didn't change a whole lot from my first impression. The set starts off with four good tracks. Track 3, Chaim EP's "Dana" (Guy Gerber Mix) is an excellent track, and my personal favorite on the album. Bonus points for Digweed getting his hands on that one and commercially premiering it on this compilation.
So what's my problem with this album? It starves for a little more groove and a lot less...creepiness! Too many tracks (i.e. track 10, Dirk Technic's "I Love You" (Smallboy Remix)) could easily be background music for some horror/sci-fi B-Movie that was filmed in the 70's or 80's. Yes, this makes the album a hell of lot more trippy, but it is so overly done throughout the entire set that it gets tiresome after awhile.
3.5/5 stars.
Better than Trans Vol 1 June 5, 2007
George M. Horsley Dmd (Las Vegas, Nevada, USA)
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
Yes, go ahead and buy it. Digweed's ahead of Sasha and Deep Dish. Nuf said.
Huh? Quality May 25, 2007
Marc Gustafson (San Diego, CA United States)
I don't quite understand some of the negative reviews. It's true that this represents a different style than Transitions Vol. 1, but then that has been true of every mix Digweed has put out. He simply doesn't duplicate earlier styles, so that's why I'm surprised that some people are biting because Vol. 2 is different. The Transitions series is meant to be a reflection of highlights from Digweed's sets over the past six months, and as a result, the track selection is always superb, and thanks to Digweed himself, the mixing and sequencing is excellent too. Personally, I really like the new stuff focusing on material from labels like Cocoon, Buzzin' Fly, and Freak N' Chic. This mix does have a more detached, glitch-styled aspect than previous mixes, so you can certainly take that into account when considering a purchase. However, I wouldn't pass up any of Digweed's mixes, since you won't get this easily accessible, superb view of the dance world from anywhere else.
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