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DJ in The Mix 4

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I really like ATB. I have all his stuff. I'm also into trance/house/progressive. ATB needs to stick with what he does best: making his own songs on his own CDs. This CD mix compilation is just not good. Poor song selection. None of the tracks are very good at all. Sorry, but that's what's up.

I'm not bashing his mixing skills or expecting everything to sound like one of his actual CDs at all, but only that the CDs have very mediocre music tracks and you'd be better off with a compilation from Markus Schulz, Above & Beyond (Anjunabeats series), Tiesto (In Search of Sunrise series), Cosmic Gate (Back 2 Back 3), Sasha (Invol2ver), Gabriel & Dresden, etc.

Actually, if you're into ATB, you should really get OceanLab - Sirens of the Sea (Above & Beyond plus a singer... Carrie something..). It's all melodic, chill, female vocal trance. It's not a compilation CD, but original releases and you'll love it.

One of my first introductions to the world of electronica and trance came by way of ATB's In the Mix 3, and I immediately fell in love with the music (and the DJ!). I first downloaded this album from iTunes, but their version isn't even close to the real thing; for one, it isn't mixed, and two, it's missing about half the songs from both CDs and includes some that aren't even in the album. This mix, along with Armin van Buuren's State of Trance series, are among my top favorites and most-played. If you've never heard ATB before, then this is definitely a good place to start!

Alright, so I rarely leave reviews on Amazon. But this album touched me enough to propel me to comment on it! Let me paint this picture of what I like to listen to. I'm REALLY into the Anjunabeats/Anjunadeeo series from Above & Beyond. I'm also into Armin Van Buuren's Universal Religion and State of Trance year mixes... as it stands right now, I would have to say my favorite mixes of all time would definitely include Anjunabeats Vol 6 and A State of Trance 2007. And a few years ago, I was just as in love with ATB's DJ In The Mix 3. That will also go down as one of my favorites ever. I can't believe I never thought ATB was making more mixes. I totally missed this one... and I'm glad I found it again! Now, when I say I had almost given up on ATB, I meant as a producer I'm not that impressed. Obviously he's a musical genius and can make moving and catchy tunes... for example: Ecstasy, Cabana Moon, Gentle Melody, Let U Go, etc... but as a DJ he really shines! I can't believe people don't even know he makes these amazing mixes. I tell my friends and they're all like "yea whatever I don't like ATB's productions" I'm like "but YOU GOTTA CHECK OUT HIS MIXES!" so... I currently cannot stop listening to this one. It's going to be one of my all time favorites I'm sure. Tracks like Deadmau5's "Not Exactly" on the 2nd CD are among some amazing tracks. And on disc 1, "Vintage" just rocks your face off, right into 1st Strike and all the way to Nimbus, another one of my favorites (remember it from Anjunabeats), and the Touch the Sun remix is awesome! And of course, Suru is another one I'm familiar with from Anjunabeats I think. Amazing mix all in all! I can't wait for In The Mix 5. I ordered it on CD, it should be here in a few days!

What I can Say, if you are a ATB, PVK, Armin Vann Buren or A&B this is of the Best Trance Electro music you can find around.

If you like to here music in your car (Bass needed of course), this is a must to turn the volume up, up'all the way up...!!

Please use a good hi-fi unit so you can deliver the quality of this Master Piece..!!!

Thanks very much. The order arrived earlier than expected and in pristine condition. I am very satisfied with the delivery. Merry Christmas!

Yes, ladies and gentlemen, ATB has done it again. Get this one while it's hot. And when Amazon obtains it, because as of May 22, 2008 they don't have it, yet.

Meanwhile, here's the track list for your enjoyment:

Disc 01

01. ATB "Justify (New World Mix)"

02. Jarre, Jean Michel "Vintage (ATB Remix)"

03. Gallahan, Josh "1st strike (Original Mix)"

04. Lange "Angel falls (Langes Firewall Mix)"

05. Norman, Mark "Ventura (ATB Remix)"

06. Breakfast "The Horizon (Original Remix)"

07. Smith, Oliver "Nimbus (Original Mix)"

08. Speed, Ronski "Love all the pain away (Kyau & Albert Remix)"

09. Mandala Bros. "Sleepwalking (Duderstadt Uplifting Mix)"

10. Popov, Alexander "Vapour trails (Original Mix)"

11. Bartlett, Alex feat. Anthya "Touch the sun (Duende Vocal Remix)"

12. Super 8 & TAB "Suru (Original Mix)"

13. Taylor & Gallahan "Resistance (Original Mix)"

14. ATB "Nightwatch (Original Mix)"

Disc 02

01. Breakfast "Dancing in the moonlight (Original Mix)"

02. Cosmic Gate feat. Rivera, Denise "Body of conflict (Extended Vocal Mix)"

03. ATB "Desperate religion (Cunningham Remix)"

04. Deadmau 5 "Not exactly (Original Mix)"

05. Arabella "Nabucco (Midor Remix)"

06. ATB "Justify (Adam Nickey Remix)"

07. Amnesia, Jose feat. Rene, Jennifer "Wouldn't change a thing (Retrobyte Club Edition)"

08. Bennett, Andrew "Save from harm (Simon And Shaker Remix)"

09. Morrison, Glenn "No sudden moves (Original Mix)"

10. Nickey, Adam "Never gone (Above And Beyond Mix)"

11. Van Der Vleuten "Broken dreams (Original Mix)"

12. Riel, Sied Van "Sigh (Original Mix)"

13. Morrison, Glenn "Circles (Original Mix)"