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Sound of the Third Season

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Definitely worth your purchase. Not a whole lot of live mixing, but the tracks are mixed one into the other. It's a good snapshot of semi-mainstream Techno at that time. I bought half the tracks on wax since they're so dope, and there are quite a few of them. It's a lot of music for one CD, but it's not de9 or anything. Richie's my boy.

Yes they do talk about their travels and their "hectic" rock and roll start-like schedules. Yes it is annoying and you do tend to skip over it and hit the forward button. Yes, no one wants to hear german conversations about steak and what to do at an afterparty etc etc. However, when these two are on they are so on!
The energy that both bring to the turntables is second to none. I am a big Richie Hawtin fan and I have most of his cd's. I have seen him many times and I truly believe that besides his decks fx and 909 cd (which is a great cd) this is one of the best cd's that you would find out him out there. Which is truly representative of what he sounds like at peak time hours at a party.
If you have never been or will never be in a techno club get this cd. The idea of recording everything that happens at a party, although well meant, it doesn't really come across well. But damn can these two throw down at a party, I have seen them both play together here in Toronto. Just this past summer actually and this is really a good representation of what they sound like. Very energetic, pumping techno. Lots of electro influenced sounds, some distorted vocals, but overalll the cd is just a very good collection of pumping energetic peak time party techno. You wont find any obscure IDM or brooding type of music, this is all out forward assault to get you dancing-- to tekno musik.

fav. tracks are
the swayzak track is just beutiful
and most of the ending tracks are great, the german talking samples are awesome and just add authenticity to what true techno sounds like.

basically from track 8 to the end of the cd the full on assault doesn't stop.

this was one of my favourite cd's. Not becuse of the annoying vocal samples of afterparty cracked out thoughts of these two dj's but the music is just so overwhelmingly infectious. That is if you like techno ofcourse.

all i got to say on this review is richie hawtin is the man, they aren't cd's like this is pure mind ideas. is so good that's the way to mix minimal techno richie way to go man keep using your brain just like that. that is a nice way to use it jaja i hope you read this. and i'll be waiting for another one mix of you so hit us hit your crowd. later bro
DJ JNO huge fan. BOGOTA,COLOMBIA

an interesting if slightly unrewarding release from messrs Hawtin and Vath. As with many techno releases these days there is a genuine lack of entertainment value alongside some well selected tracks. The dialogue snippets grate after a while however, in fairness they do add a unique touch. There is on the other hand little excuse for "safe" mixing.

I had just came out of the dentist and was feeling quite numb.
Bought this cd and really liked it. One great thing is ALOT
of people who have never heard of sven vath are going to pick up this album because places carry cd's by plastikman/Ritchie but don't usually carry any by sven. I think most people will like something on this cd. When you are feeling euphoric the repetiveness echoes in your mind. If you like it try out sound of the second season or the first cd. Ritchie's EFX CD is also highly recommended.

This cd to me was like a concept album. The opening track kindof puts you right there amongst all the other djs so its like you experienced that summer just like they did. The tracks keep things moving at an even pace. I liked it alot and hope to see more of this series.

I bought this cd because Richie Hawtin has always been my favorite dj. After settling his IRS woes, I have seen richie live 5 times, and this cd definitely captures the experience. The addition of the noise of the frenzied crowd during the mix of 99.9 is brilliant, for a moment you will forget u are listening to a cd and really feel like youre at the party. Don't listen to this part of the cd in public; you may make a fool of yourself when u spontaneously start dancing. The non musical vinettes serve to frame the cd... you get the pre party dinner... then the building opening tracks going into a searing climax culminated in 99.9, then a slow release of the energy until we get the vinette of rich and sven on the way to the afterparty, then more melloer (yet still highly danceable techno) followed by richie's hilarious monologue to end the cd.
you like techno? you must own this cd! for real kiddies!

although richie is clearly god, i feel as though i should warn you about this album: he opens it in fine form, plays wicked tracks (with the only possible exception being 'dirty' - house anthem!! what?? although, not a bad remix). if you are not paying attention to the track numbers, you will notice at some point that the music suddenly begins to get sketchy - and then more sketchy, and then... oh, it's sven. sorry to the fans, and admittedly, i don't know anything about him outside this album, but it doesn't blend well at all! he is a talented dj, no question, but i think if you are buying the album because you love richie, reconsider it - he would understand.

When I purchased this album I didn't know what it would be like, I've heard of Richie Hawtin but I never was able to find his albums anywhere. When I purchased this I was excited and eager to listen to an album of Richie Hawtin's, I must admit the album is different and unique because I never really listened to Techno/Trance of this nature. I am more accustomed to Paul Oakenfold, Christopher Lawrence, DJ Keoki, DaRude, and Paul Van Dyk. This album though has opened new passages for me to be a little more open minded when it comes to Electronica of every Kind. This album was well worth the purchase and I reccomend it to all

just too good to be true, where East meets West, too bad its only one cd, should have given each friend a cd's space but this should do. if u still interested, try 2 download sven vath richie hawtin sounds of the third sesion in mp3 format there is a mix of about 120 min. (Essential mix). Enjoy.