45 Rpm

Paul Van Dyk | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 8, 1998)
• Original Release Date: 1998
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Mute U.S.
• ASIN: B00000DCT4
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #78,898 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #10 in Music > Indie Music > Dance & DJ > Trance

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Even before he became an internationally acclaimed DJ and producer, Paul van Dyk was creating tremors in the techno world. Originally released in his native Germany in 1994, 45 RPM marks a pivotal point in the Berliner's career. Thanks to a deal with Mute Records, American audiences finally get a chance to catch up with van Dyk's formative work. The rudimentary club beats and synthesizer effects may sound a bit cold now, but signs of impending stardom are plentifully, particularly on the classic club track "For an Angel" and the high-energy disco cut "Emergency!" --Aidin Vaziri

Product Description

Originally Relased Bt Mfs Records from Germany in 1984. This Version Remastered for the UK by Deviant Records. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Just for PVD or die-hard trance fans, May 29, 2000

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Richard Diaz - See all my reviews

This review is from: 45 Rpm (Audio CD)

Of course you know that Paul Van Dyk is one of the world's most renowned trance artists and DJ's. Interestingly enough, he releases original material almost exclusively- rarely a DJ mix set. This was his first full-length release, from 1994, and shows the talent he would later develop more consistently. One word of caution to those new to trance, the music PVD makes isn't typically as danceable or hooks and hits laden as a mix disc. Consider it electronic songs made in a trance style, just as enjoyable, but not for the dance floor.

Now this may not be an exceptional album, but there are some great songs on it. Slow synths and his typical squiggle sound lead off "Introjection" that sets up the sexy "I'm Comin' to take you away," the best track here regardless of what general opinion is. The recognized classic "For an Angel" follows it, but for all it's history and majesty (and cheesy but good synth riff) it didn't age as well. The faster "45 RPM" follows, with the same alternating synth style as most his work. "Spannung" is a competent but not compelling piece, and concludes the mini-set. Things start over slowly with "Emergency," which features an actual acoustic guitar...I remember hearing those once. What follows are five more titles that are average-to skippable, follow the formula established in the first few tracks, and won't garner a replay. A "For an Angel" remix rounds out the set.

So, get this if you are a Paul Van Dyk completist or die hard trance fan, otherwise go with his better (and better value) Seven Ways album.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars PVD proves on 45 RPM that dance music can be very pretty, May 19, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: 45 rpm (Audio CD)

It was long night out at the club and the party was coming down a bit. This is the first time I heard For An Angel. I own hundreds of records and cd's, there hasn't ever been a song that hit me like that. I still define trance through it's exsistance. Now I know that is a very bold statement, perhaps because I've seen Paul Van Dyke three times live I've become a little partial, but hey, I've also seen Oakenfold twice, Pete Tong, Carl Cox, Sasha and Digweed, Dave Semen, Tall Paul, and Seb Fontaine. Though all are incredible D.J.s, (if you want to have an orgasm go see Paul Oakenfold), PVD gets more of my respect because the man writes year by year the most moving and euphoric songs as well as spinning like a fucking magician. I reccomend 45 RPM to anyone who loves to listen to music that makes you think, feel, and believe in dance.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not nearly as good as Seven Ways, March 16, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: 45 Rpm (Audio CD)

This is a decent cd, but it's not nearly as mature, listenable and fun as his later Seven Ways is. PVD's more recent stuff is really getting good and makes this one seem dull in comparison.