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Analogue Theatre

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I bought this way back in '96 on tape and loved it instantly. The Prophet is sounding a bit dated now, but if Paul Oakenfold still ends his set with it, who am i to argue? Great mixture of full on techno and entrancing electronica... the original Sugar is Sweeter is far better than any of the hundreds of remixes. An absolute classic!

I stumbled across CJ Bolland completely by chance when I played The Prophet on a jukebox. I have a reasonable collection of techno, elctronica and dance music and I'd rank this album right up there with my other favourites like Homework by Daft Punk and Middle of Nowhere by Orbital. The standout hits are definitely the bass-heavy The Prophet and the Armand Van Helden remixed floorfiller Sugar is Sweeter (which has popped up on compilations all over the place). The rest of the album is really listenable and it has a good mix of all out banging techno aswell as some more interesting, experimental tunes - You won't be reaching for the SKIP button, believe me, this is a classic.

Most techno (detroit, belgian.. whatever) songs, let alone albums, tend to be rather cold affairs, recalling those heartless days of hardcore. Which is a shame, because neither techno nor hardcore were ever meant to sound like robots beating each other with large sections of brick-wall. This album is a reaffirmation of that fact, returning to the days of breezy melodies woven together from analogue synth effects. Beneath that, and slightly set against it, never enough to become fully jarring, is a series of rhythm arrangements that pulsate like a long-frozen clockwork heart, slowly warming up. Whatever the gliding beauty above, the undercurrent countermelodies have just enough chill to suggest that the wall of ice may be chipped in some places, but you won't get more than a touch of the girl beyond. One of the only techno cds I've heard that truly sounds like there may be a human amidst all the glittering packaging. By the way, I've seen this man spin too, and he is DAMN good.

The two words that come to mind when I listen to C.J. Bolland are variety and emotion. Every track on this album sounds different and every track gives me a feeling. Some albums sound good, but nothing's really there. They sound alright, but it could pretty much be background music in an advertisement. Listening to "The Analogue Theatre" makes me want to drop whatever I'm doing and just dance. The dopest track would have to be "counterpoint". This song is pure adrenaline. When the beat drops, my mind blows up every time. Of course, every track on here is great. Just stop reading and buy this!

CJ Bolland, what can I say, is probably 1 of the best DJ's in the business. His work is exceptional, particularly when it comes 2 the classic, which is also my favourite, The Prophet.

this was one of the best techno albums i heard. I was very impressed and now a avid fan.

This album kicks! One of the best, The Profit makes me want to go to Avalon in Boston on a Friday and dance!, and Sugar is Sweeter requires no review it stands on it's own, the first track, I can't remember the name, and the one after sugar is sweeter, electro power maybe? all very serious quality! Enjoy!

This album kicks! One of the best, The Profit makes me want to go to Avalon in Boston on a Friday, and the Sugar is Sweeter makes me want to call an ex girl friend or two for a hard core one nighter. The first track, I can't remember the name, and the one after sugar is sweeter, electro power maybe? all very serious quality! Enjoy!

The ideal record to break in a new MD Walkman! Born to burn digital from decent headphones, *Analogue* brings out the best of the format. Oh: I would not go out with a woman who could not comprehend the glory that is "Sugar Is Sweeter." Sounds superficial, but it's true...listen and understand (?).

Tracklisting:
1 Obsidion (6:27)
Written-By, Producer - J.C. Russel*
2 Pesticide (4:48)
3 The Analogue Theatre (6:25)
4 On Line (7:36)
5 The Prophet (8:40)
6 People Of The Universe (8:22)
7 There Can Be Only One (5:43)
Remix - C.J. Bolland* , Kris Vanderheyden
8 Kung Kung Ka (6:42)
9 Counterpoint (6:20)
Remix - C.J. Bolland* , Kris Vanderheyden
10 Sugar Is Sweeter (5:01)
Engineer - Kris Vanderheyden
Vocals, Written-by [Vocals] - Jade 4U
11 Electro Power (355 Turbo Power Mix) (4:00)
Vocals - Taz (4)
Written-by [Vocals] - C.J. Bolland* , Taz (4)
12 Sugar Is Sweeter (Armand Van Helden's Drum & Bass Mix Album Edit) (5:26)
Engineer - Kris Vanderheyden
Remix - John "Horse" McMann
Remix, Producer [Additional] - Armand Van Helden
Vocals, Written-by [Vocals] - Jade 4U
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