Over produced and has lost it's pioneering trendiness sadly. One for the collectors, but for trance fans go to the source.
2008-08-28
Stunning Album
After hearing the original Tri-State which i found to be a great everyday whatever mood your in album I came to this album with the fear that it was gonna be a shame to the original but i am suitably suprised and in awe of what Above and Beyond have achieved here. This album rather then being a trashy take an original and remix it beyond all recognition job is a take a work of art and enhance it which i find to be a rare and refreshing thing. I would recommend this album to any of my friends even family (most of whom arnt big dance fans) 5/5 if you can find something not right about this album you really do need to consider weither or not your looking too hard.
2008-04-02
Tri-State revitalised
Been waiting for this one since the original album in 2006. A great freshening up of some outstanding trance tunes. Definately a 5/5. Buy this! Don't think about it. Click and buy. Now!
2008-01-07
Core trance education
This album combines tracks for both commerical and raw users, it allows a great introduction into the genre of trance but more than that it allows real trance lovers to have a collection that is well put together.
The vocals used throughout the album are brillant, from can't sleep more of a bass / soft vocals track to Alone tonight a heavy / hard vocals track. I do feel that above and beyond have been able to really bring trance alive and to be accepted by a larger audience, this album is somewhat a milestone in getting more people involved and enjoy dj'ing and mixing how it should be in its core state.
Last note to add is a track which should be known as a classic which is set in this album "Good for Me" I would buy the album just for this, such a peaceful and relaxing song! if you've had a hard day at work and so on just stick this on and it just makes life have a smile!
Rating for this album has got to be 5/5, Above and beyond have gave us something special and you will not be disappointed in buying such an investment!