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American DJ Christopher Lawrence has had a productive partnership with Scotland's Hook Recordings since he started working with Hook label head Chris Cowie in 1998. Un-Hooked: The Hook Sessions concentrates on the self-produced material Lawrence created there, by and large a top-heavy collection of peak-hour anthems. "Navigator" and "Shredder" are prime examples, but then "Filmer" makes an appearance as well, a sparse, downbeat track that gives the listener a moment's rest before the thumps start raining down. Lawrence doesn't do much mixing here (though the tracks are blended), but his stamp as an "up vibe" DJ is just as prevalent as it was on his first artist record, 2004's All Or Nothing. It's enough to make you wish Lawrence would spend even more time in the studio; after all, the world's club DJs could certainly use more of that elusive wax known as quality trance. –-Matthew Cooke
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THE NEW ALBUM FROM AMERICA’S FAVORITE TRANCE DJ/PRODUCER!
The winner of the "BEST DJ" award at the DANCESTAR USA 2002 AWARDS, voted #5 in BPM magazine’s "AMERICA’S FAVORITE DJ’S" list for 2004, and ranking #35 on DJ MAGAZINE’S prestigious "TOP 100" DJs list of 2003, Christopher Lawrence is recognized the world over as one of the preeminent trance DJs.
With the release of ‘Un–Hooked’ Christopher Lawrence’s production skills continue to unfold, revealing an album laced with progressive trance anthems like "Shredder" and "Cruise Control" alongside down tempo gems such as "Filmer". ‘Un–Hooked’ bristles with energy and passion from the onset, serving up enough melody and nuance to captivate even the most discerning listener. Drawing on tracks co-produced with seminal trance/techno producer Chris Cowie of legendary Hook Recordings fame, ‘Un–Hooked’ is sure to catapult Christopher Lawrence into the upper echelon of original electronic music artists.
A continuous mix of original material. This CD is playable on all audio and digital formats.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Top notch boom-tiss,
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This review is from: Unhooked: Hook Sessions (Audio CD)
While the album starts off with the more downbeat 'Filmer', have no fear. Before long, an onslaught of some of the most straight-ahead boom-tiss gushes forth.This is good, hard trance that simply...moves. If you've seen and heard Lawrence live, this is a good disc. This is a continuous mix of Lawrence's best tracks, though the mixing isn't the main focus. This thing pounds right out of the stereo, and is best listened to beginning-to-end, and then back to the beginning. Easy to recommend, very dependable. Perfect driving music, which is why some of Lawrence's music pops up in video driving games (like 'Rush Hour' in Need for Speed 2). Also perfect for blowing up a mega-club.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lawrence Is Genius! Amazing Album!,
By DefiledHorror (Tulsa, Oklahoma) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Unhooked: Hook Sessions (Audio CD)
Christopher Lawrence isn't just an awesome DJ he's an excellent producer! I have been listening to this album non-stop in my car lately, and I just keep listening to it. I definitely prefer "Unhooked" over his other artist album out in 2004 "All or Nothing." I know this album is a collection of the Hook Recordings, but it is so raw and completly without vocals.It starts off with a very nice downbeat track "Filmer," and then goes into possibly the best track on the CD "Primer." From "Primer" on the CD is mixed, and has some simply amazing songs. "Moonboy" is very appropriately named. I know Christopher is working on his future new artist album, but I hope he sticks to his roots. I know "Lie To Ourselves" is his first track to feature vocals since "Freefall," but I hope he doesn't go in that direction. From 1997's "Rise" to 2008's "Global Trance Grooves" he has stuck with spinning underground Trance grooves for the most part, and I want him to remain doing so. That is why he is so unique, and one of the best in the world! I love his style. Excellent album check it out! Also check out: George Acosta, John O'Callaghan, the "Trance World" series.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Chris Cowie, perhaps the best music producer ever.,
By Simple (United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Unhooked: Hook Sessions (Audio CD)
Considering Chris Cowie (owner of the now defunct Hook Recordings) is the author who is at the heart and soul of these tracks I think his name should be equally mentioned. CL has come a long way indeed, but in the Hook days it was Cowie who was the real master-mind behind these tunes.Nothing against CL. He is a great DJ and songwriter, but Cowie deserves equal credit. This is indeed a fantastic album. A+
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