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Classical Mushroom | 
 enlarge | Artist: Infected Mushroom
Label: Yoyo
Category: Music
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Rating:  35 reviews
Sales Rank: 27787
Format: Import
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
EAN: 7290005991660
ASIN: B00004W3N8
Release Date: April 3, 2007
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| Tracks:
| • | Bust a Move | | • | None of This Is Real | | • | Sailing in the Sea of Mushroom | | • | Shen | | • | Disco Mushroom | | • | Dracul | | • | Nothing Comes Easy | | • | Mush Mushi | | • | Missed Symphony |
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Album Details
A Trance Project Album Inspired by Infected Mushroom's Rich Background of Classical Music.
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 Classic indeed October 15, 2008
El Spectro
I've been into Israeli psytrance about a year now, but I'd heard mostly relatively new acts such as ITP, Hypersonic, and Asaf Twina. All good acts, but I decided I wanted to explore some of the inspirational acts for them, such as IM and Astral Projection. I started with this album because for one, it has been highly praised and two, because the cover art didn't completely weird me out like almost every other IM album; indeed, this one only partially weirded me out. Thirdly, I've heard the mixture of classical music and psytrance before with SynSUN's 2004 album Symphonic Adventures. Again, it was good, but this is better (SA put too much emphasis on the strings and not enough on the synths). Now, onto the songs...
01 Bust A Move - Like I said on my other reviews, a good opening track is always key to a good album. Starts off rather oddly, with a contemporary pop-like beat that slowly melts into an awesome groove. From there it undulates for awhile before returning to the beginning, then shifting to an edgy beat before completely changing at the end. The only complaint I have is the key change at the end. I'm not a big fan of key changes. Otherwise, killer. 9/10
02 None of This Is Real - By far the shortest track on the CD. Begins with some guitar and a heavily distorted sample that lets you know the name of the song. After a break near the halfway point, some strings kick in as well as some cool percussive effect to accompany the guitars. Towards the end, the guitars get louder and eventually become the last instrument at the end, where the vocal sample reminds you of the song title one last time. Another great song; one of the best on the album. 10/10
03 Sailing in the Sea of Mushroom - The beginning of this sounds like a remixed Mega Man song (that's a very good thing). Unfortunately, it doesn't last, going away before the 1 minute mark. This one takes awhile to get going after that. It doesn't really pick up again until after 4 minutes, when some guitars begin to build, then the song goes to a drum break. At the 5 minute mark, the guitars return with a wah effect combined with the synthesizer. Unfortunately, not as great as the first two songs, but still very good. 7/10
04 The Shen (whatever that means) - Strings open the song before being joined by a drum beat. Some cool effects come in shortly afterward. After a break, the song slowly builds until about the 2:30 mark, then breaks again about a minute later. Some cut-up, bizarre vocals follow as the song gets going again before another break. More effects follow, with more distorted vocals later on. The song ends with an acidic synth run followed by some broken beats and effects. Another very good song. 8/10
05 Disco Mushroom - I'm not sure what this has to do with disco, though I have seen other Israeli psytrance artists use the word in song titles with no real ties to the genre. Anyway, the song begins with a warped 6/8 run, which is awesome. It switches to 4/4 just after 5 minutes. Funky synths follow. 9/10
06 Dracul - An imposing string intro is followed by a sample of a woman who seems to be in mourning. After the synths kick in, the string line returns, albeit very, very, very distorted. Some cool percussive effects later. In the second half of the song, there is some male chanting that gets cut up. Very cool. 9/10
07 Nothing Comes Easy - This is one of the darker songs on the album. It has a playful feeling to it, however; an interesting combination, I know. It takes a turn for the retro about halfway through, with some old-school synth lines. After that, the beginning part appears again, followed with a long run. This album is quickly becoming one of my favorites. 10/10
08 Mush Mushi - This and Bust A Move seemed to be the two favorites with other reviewers, and with good reason. This has an energy to it that can't really be described, other than awesome. 10/10
09 The Missed Symphony - At over 10 minutes, this is the longest song on the album, which is typical of musicians in general. Has a bit of everything. Really cool. 9/10
Overall, this album is amazing. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to expand their psytrance collection.
 A solid release. July 8, 2008
Zach Fernandez (San Marcos, California USA)
I really enjoy this CD.
There are some excellent songs here. Bust A Move and Dracul are among the top, in my opinion. I really dig the incorporation of classical sounds (although I think there could have been more).
It has a more evolved sound that is more commercially appealing than The Gathering. I agree with many other reviewers that it is interesting and innovative, however, The Gathering still appeals to me more.
This album is a classic and is definitely worth purchasing.
The album that turned me on to Infected Mushroom October 29, 2007
Steven Reddie (An Aussie in Seattle, WA USA)
Hearing several tracks from this album in a club is the first time I really took notice of Infected Mushroom. The classical-style pianos were quite fresh for psytrance and really well done. It reminded me of Beethoven in Bill & Ted's, but in this instance pulled off really well. It was clearly evident that these guys have had classical training and were good at it.
This is easily in my top 5 psytrance albums of all time.
Fantastic album, nothing else like it January 21, 2007
J. F. de Wit (Chicago)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'm not a big fan of goa, the reason being that I find much of the music too repetitive. Although infected mushroom do use the same thumping baseline in almost all their songs, I find they get away with it because they layer a very rich variety of rhythms and sounds on top of it. I sincerely recommend this album to people whom like me, are in some way attracted to the genre, but are not regular listeners because they get annoyed by too much repetition in songs. You may also like Juno Reactor
A Must Own Mushroom July 10, 2006
Kort Kramer (South Florida, USA)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
There is a reason why this is such a sought after album and I have trouble understanding why a few reviewers have panned it. I find it to be a much more evolved album and sound than their previous "The Gathering." That album had it's moments, but doesn't hold a candle to this one musically or in mastering quality. As for it not being in the same leage as other Trance artists releases, I say that is false as well. It is some of the best Trance you can find, on part with any of the best in the genre. It is an intricately woven tapestry of sound that takes you on quite a journey from the opening guitars of Bust A Move to the ending notes of Missed Symphony. It is most certainly not your standard trance fare. And yes, there IS enough "classical" element in the mix to merit the name, though don't expect a remake of "Hooked on Classics."
To summarize, in the psy-trance genre, this is one of the "classic" album and a must own if you are into this music. I've owned it (and most other Infected Mushroom) albums for years now and this is one I never tire of. Great for dancing, great for driving, great for going on a little mind trip. Hop on board, and get infected!
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