Rush

Darude | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 15, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Blue Chip
• ASIN: B00009N1XL
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #145,209 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

On Rush, Finland’s Ville Virtanen, better known as Darude, has kept his shiny techno sound intact, hoping to duplicate the success of the monstrous singles "Sandstorm" and "Feel That Beat" from 2001’s Before the Storm. Rush may not reach that standard of dance floor nirvana, but the record is impeccably produced, with positive energy and shuddering thumps to spare. It’s also exceedingly brainless, forgetting to mix up its sound and rhythms enough to produce the variety necessary for Darude’s production mix to really take off. Actually, "mix" isn’t even accurate, as it implies a record with some flow and purpose. None of these complaints matter when Darude is on, like when he gets a little dark on "Serendipity," then turns around and goes Ibiza for "Healing." A little more cohesion and a little less filler, however, could have turned this record into more than just a launching point for remixes that other DJs will use to far greater effect. --Matthew Cooke

Product Description

The Finnish dance star's sophomore album, the followup to 2001's 'Before The Storm', featuring 12 tracks, including 2 bonus tracks, 'Music' (original 12 inch version) & 'Next To You' (original 12 inch vocal mix). Blue Chip Records. 2003.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Darude has done it again!, January 6, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Rush (Audio CD)

Darude definitely knows music! He has created a work of art. All of the songs differ from one another unlike Before the Storm. I'm not saying that cd was bad or anything; I have enjoyed all of the songs ever since I bought the cd. However, it is obvious that Darude spent much more time making this cd and it definitely paid off. My favorite song so far is Obsession. This song is a slow builder and you must listen to the whole song to get it. But boy does it treat you well! All of the other songs are really pleasing to listen to. This cd is too slow to dance to, but is perfect to listen to when you're driving or relaxing. Ahh screw it!! It's good to listen to wherever, whenever! Do yourself a favor and buy this cd!!

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Darude - The God of Trance, October 26, 2004

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Paavo Stubstad (Oak View, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rush (Audio CD)

People who say that Darude's first album - "Before the Storm" is better than this have no clue what they are talking about. In "Rush", he avoids the monotonous feeling that "Before the Storm" had due to very similar beats in most of the songs and an obsession with his "Sandstorm" synth, which he uses in about every other song. In "Rush" Darude shows his true talent for composing uplifting trance music with outstanding melodies like in "Bitter Sweet", "Rush", and "Passing By" along with much cleaner, crisper beats than many other Dance CDs. Also, I have always disliked lyrical trance and it is becoming harder and harder these days to come by an album with mostly non-lyrical songs - many great artists are veering towards the more cheesy lyrical trance (Blank & Jones, Paul van Dyk) but Darude manages a whole album with just one lyrical song (2 mixes of it). Best. Trance. Album. Ever. If you like Darude, check out some music by "Ignite" at http://www.ampcast.com/ignite

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars "Rush" = Dance Powerhouse, May 31, 2004

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J. Petraska "History Buff" (New Boston, MI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rush (Audio CD)

At first, I gave this CD four stars. However, as time goes on and I listen to the CD more and more, it's amazing. It's one of the few techno CDs I can really listen to start to finish. The only other bands to successfully do that for me is Scooter and Rammstein. Darude, you've definately moved forward since "Before the Storm". Keep going in the same direction as you are now and you'll enjoy much more success along the road.

Although the songs "Music" and "Next to You" are supposed to be the big hits from this CD, it's songs like "Passing By" that make the album great. With most techno CDs, it seems that the album revolves around one or two hits and the rest is just stuff to fill in the space. Not so with "Rush".

"Rush" is a great CD for Darude and techno fans alike. By moving out of the mainstream, Darude's music becomes much better. I can't wait to see the next release from him.