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| _Jay_ |
Looking to expand my collection with some quality CDs/albums for the early to mid-naughties. List anything - whether it was a bigger compilation of the era or a smaller one-off release. Links to Discogs would be nice.
FANX TEAM.
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| Samination |
Well I presume you already have/heard bonkers 9-12? |
| _Jay_ |
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Originally posted by Samination:
Well I presume you already have/heard bonkers 9-12?
I have heard of Bonkers Sami, yes. Surprisingly. I own every Bonkers album.
What else ya got for me?
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| Hard2Get |
Off the top of my head, Masters Of Hardcore, the UK version. I'm pretty sure you know about it actually but both the B&S and S&U mixes are excellent showcases of the quality coming out that year (2002).
http://www.discogs.com/Sy-Unknown-vs-Breeze-Styles-Masters-Of-Hardcore/release/150110 |
| _Jay_ |
Excellent, Matt. Yes, we've spoken about this before. I'll snaffle this one up.
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| Captain Triceps |
quote:
Originally posted by _Jay_:
Excellent, Matt. Yes, we've spoken about this before. I'll snaffle this one up
One of the best albums of this era, absolutely brilliant. Shame the Breeze & Styles mix is a little slow, especially after listening to the Sy & Unknown mix. I actually won that album from this site in a competition (and at the same time I won Bonkers 8 off USH!)
Anyway...
The second lot of Hardcore Heaven releases were really great:
http://www.discogs.com/Dougal-Breeze-Hardcore-Heaven-1/release/174817
http://www.discogs.com/Various-Hardcore-Heaven-2-Reloaded/release/172818
This one was decent as well:
http://www.discogs.com/Various-The-Ultimate-Happy-Hardcore-Album/release/430935
This was a belter, cheap as well for what you get:
http://www.discogs.com/Various-Hardcore/release/239901
Looking at discogs there were stacks of them, the ones above were the ones that came to mind. I've got a shitload of some lesser memorable ones, nothing wrong with them but these ones were among the best. A lot of releases were also rebranded older compilations or just happy hardcore mixes, which are good if you can get them cheap.
Check this for a more comprehensive selection.
http://www.discogs.com/search/?q=%22happy+hardcore%22&format_exact=CD&format_exact=Mixed&country_exact=UK&type=all&page=1&decade=2000
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| Hard2Get |
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I actually won that album from this site in a competition
Me too! |
| Captain Triceps |
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Originally posted by Hard2Get:
quote:
I actually won that album from this site in a competition
Me too!
High five! I was well impressed when it arrived, and Bonkers 8 a day or so later, totally unexpected as I wasn't notified (well, I probably was but didn't see).
Another one, this was a freebie with a magazine but a great one if you can get it:
http://www.discogs.com/Brisk-MCed-By-Storm-Come-And-Have-A-Go-If-You-Think-Youre-Hardcore/release/74245 |
| Cyrax |
that was the first CD I heard get ****ed on, love that CD |
| warped_candykid |
Happy2bHardcore Chapters 5, 6, & 7
Hardcore Nation Vol. 1-3
Hardcore Adrenaline 1-3
Original Hardcore Vol. 2-3
Hardcore 2
http://www.discogs.com/Various-Hardcore-2/release/221614
Future Vibe: New Wave of Rave (early Maximum Impact material)
http://www.discogs.com/Various-Futurevibe-The-New-Wave-Of-Rave/release/326992
That's What I Call Hardcore
http://www.discogs.com/Storm-Euphony-Thats-What-I-Call-Hard-Core/release/395790
Helter Skelter Pres. Hardcore Classics
Helter Skelter Pres. United in Hardcore |
| warped_candykid |
*repost sorry* |
| _Jay_ |
quote:
Originally posted by Captain Triceps:
The second lot of Hardcore Heaven releases were really great:
http://www.discogs.com/Dougal-Breeze-Hardcore-Heaven-1/release/174817
http://www.discogs.com/Various-Hardcore-Heaven-2-Reloaded/release/172818
Yep, nice, I'll grab those.
quote:
Originally posted by Captain Triceps:
This one was decent as well:
http://www.discogs.com/Various-The-Ultimate-Happy-Hardcore-Album/release/430935
Got that one. :-)
quote:
Originally posted by Captain Triceps:
This was a belter, cheap as well for what you get:
http://www.discogs.com/Various-Hardcore/release/239901
I feel like I've had that one at some point. Cover looks familiar, but no the tracklist. Maybe I borrowed it from a mate. Definitely look into that one. Three unmixed discs as well - could do with bolstering my mixable tune library from that era.
quote:
Originally posted by Captain Triceps:
Looking at discogs there were stacks of them, the ones above were the ones that came to mind. I've got a shitload of some lesser memorable ones, nothing wrong with them but these ones were among the best. A lot of releases were also rebranded older compilations or just happy hardcore mixes, which are good if you can get them cheap.
Check this for a more comprehensive selection.
http://www.discogs.com/search/?q=%22happy+hardcore%22&format_exact=CD&format_exact=Mixed&country_exact=UK&type=all&page=1&decade=2000
Ahh smashing. Will rifle through these at lunch at work. Cheers.
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Originally posted by Captain Triceps:
*EDIT*
You got my 1000th post, congratulations!
Ha! Lovely stuff.
quote:
Originally posted by Captain Triceps:
Another one, this was a freebie with a magazine but a great one if you can get it:
http://www.discogs.com/Brisk-MCed-By-Storm-Come-And-Have-A-Go-If-You-Think-Youre-Hardcore/release/74245
100% had that at some point. It may well be at my parents place, in the loft. I'll have to investigate.
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Originally posted by warped_candykid:
Happy2bHardcore Chapters 5, 6, & 7
Good shout, yes. I have Chapter 4 only.
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Originally posted by warped_candykid:
Hardcore Nation Vol. 1-3
Yep, another good shout.
quote:
Originally posted by warped_candykid:
Hardcore Adrenaline 1-3
I have these.
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Originally posted by warped_candykid:
Original Hardcore Vol. 2-3
I have the first one. Didn't know there were more. Maybe a different series? I'll take a look, cheers.
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Originally posted by warped_candykid:
Hardcore 2
http://www.discogs.com/Various-Hardcore-2/release/221614
That looks good, I'll get that.
quote:
Originally posted by warped_candykid:
Future Vibe: New Wave of Rave (early Maximum Impact material)
http://www.discogs.com/Various-Futurevibe-The-New-Wave-Of-Rave/release/326992
Looks like another good one, cheers.
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Originally posted by warped_candykid:
That's What I Call Hardcore
http://www.discogs.com/Storm-Euphony-Thats-What-I-Call-Hard-Core/release/395790
Sweet, lovely. Another one.
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Originally posted by warped_candykid:
Helter Skelter Pres. Hardcore Classics
Helter Skelter Pres. United in Hardcore
I have these. Very strong albums.
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| Maggers |
It's a '99 CD but I acquired it in the early '00's and it's quite good - http://www.discogs.com/Sharkey-Mark-EG-Brainstorm-Hardcore-Trance-Fusion/release/135017
And of course the happy 2b hardcore series is classic, but not the best mixing. |
| djDMS |
I have a recommendation.
Do your own research you lazy bastard |
| warped_candykid |
quote:
Originally posted by Maggers:
And of course the happy 2b hardcore series is classic, but not the best mixing.
BUT at least Frolic DID mix intro/outro. Hardly any DJ mixes now days showcase this type of mixing. |
| _Jay_ |
quote:
Originally posted by Maggers:
It's a '99 CD but I acquired it in the early '00's and it's quite good - http://www.discogs.com/Sharkey-Mark-EG-Brainstorm-Hardcore-Trance-Fusion/release/135017
That looks good! Love the artwork as well. Nice one, Maggers.
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Originally posted by djDMS:
I have a recommendation.
Do your own research you lazy bastard
Careful! Keep up that kind of attitude and I'll boycott your Stomp! set in a few weeks!
What time you getting there, actually?
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| latininxtc |
Didn't you already ask this question? Or am I think of something/someone else? |
| _Jay_ |
You thinking of this?
http://www.happyhardcore.com/forums/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=&whichpage=1&TOPIC_ID=59796
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| Samination |
I think someone else did aswell
Jay: maybe not 2000-mid2000, but get Happy2bHardcore chapter 3 aswell. |
| Mickey Init |
quote:
Originally posted by Captain Triceps:
Check this for a more comprehensive selection.
http://www.discogs.com/search/?q=%22happy+hardcore%22&format_exact=CD&format_exact=Mixed&country_exact=UK&type=all&page=1&decade=2000
This is the one! Massive killjoy of a link but it has everything from that period.
Here's a few that came to mind but may have been mentioned already with all the links flying around. Sorry for any duplicates...
http://www.discogs.com/Various-Hardcore-Til-I-Die/release/644075
http://www.discogs.com/Hixxy-Re-Con-Dougal-UFO-Hardcore-Til-I-Die-2/release/329853
http://www.discogs.com/Scott-Brown-Hardwired/release/327296
http://www.discogs.com/Scott-Brown-Hardwired-Vol-2/release/569320
http://www.discogs.com/Scott-Brown-10-Years-Of-Hardcore/release/395876
http://www.discogs.com/Various-10-Years-Of-Hardcore-Vol-2/release/649835
http://www.discogs.com/DJ-Storm-Euphony-Happy-Hardcore-Vol-3/release/329027
That "10 Years of Hardcore Vol. 2" is rare, apparently. I'm fortunate enough to have a copy but I got it from HMV at the time.
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| djDMS |
quote:
Originally posted by _Jay_:
Careful! Keep up that kind of attitude and I'll boycott your Stomp! set in a few weeks!
What time you getting there, actually?
Hopefully making a day of it mate ;-) |
| Mickey Init |
What I find interesting about CDs/albums from this period is that it's roughly when sequencing took over from the traditional style of mixing and the tightness of the mixes improved dramatically (although, I've always preferred the actual craftsmanship of proper mixes) yet the sound quality is miles off what it is today. It must be all down to the samples and production gear of the time, i.e. the tunes themselves. |
| latininxtc |
quote:
Originally posted by _Jay_:
You thinking of this?
http://www.happyhardcore.com/forums/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=&whichpage=1&TOPIC_ID=59796
No that wasn't it. Probably was someone else entirely. |
| Audio Warfare |
Trying to avoid what has already been suggested:
Illegal Ravers
Goes through various genres ending in some Freeform and DnB. Top CD and such a nice progressive mix.
The WOW series from JAL is an interesting one too, deffo worth picking these up:
http://justanotherlabel.com/cat/albums/;/1/series.htm?p=1
Hardcore Tsunami/Hardcore Tunez series
Few albums put out by Silver
100%, 200%, 300% and 400% Nu Energy series
Should be in your collection. I'm sure there was a 100% Hardcore in a similar format but I can't find it online. Will have to check my CD's when I'm at home.
Next Generation and Blatant Beats: The Collection 1/2/3
What more needs to be said.
Hardcore Cheddar v Hardcore terror: The Backlash
It's older stuff but came out in that time period. Should still be in your collection. ;)
Hardcore: A New Beggining/The Second Coming/The Third Wave
Essential Scott Brown and Neophyte business.
I'm sure I've got plenty more I'm forgetting, I'll have to take a look later. |
| _Jay_ |
quote:
Originally posted by djDMS:
Hopefully making a day of it mate ;-)
Nice, nice. My train gets in at 13.26. Meeting Ben and Big Matty about 2ish. Sound good?
quote:
Originally posted by Mickey Init:
What I find interesting about CDs/albums from this period is that it's roughly when sequencing took over from the traditional style of mixing and the tightness of the mixes improved dramatically (although, I've always preferred the actual craftsmanship of proper mixes) yet the sound quality is miles off what it is today. It must be all down to the samples and production gear of the time, i.e. the tunes themselves.
Mmmm, yeah. Interesting observation.
Explain to me how sequencing works exactly (I imagine this is ultra basic 101 stuff for most people!)?
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Originally posted by Mickey Init:
Here's a few that came to mind but may have been mentioned already with all the links flying around. Sorry for any duplicates...
http://www.discogs.com/Various-Hardcore-Til-I-Die/release/644075
http://www.discogs.com/Hixxy-Re-Con-Dougal-UFO-Hardcore-Til-I-Die-2/release/329853
http://www.discogs.com/Scott-Brown-Hardwired/release/327296
http://www.discogs.com/Scott-Brown-Hardwired-Vol-2/release/569320
http://www.discogs.com/Scott-Brown-10-Years-Of-Hardcore/release/395876
http://www.discogs.com/Various-10-Years-Of-Hardcore-Vol-2/release/649835
http://www.discogs.com/DJ-Storm-Euphony-Happy-Hardcore-Vol-3/release/329027
That "10 Years of Hardcore Vol. 2" is rare, apparently. I'm fortunate enough to have a copy but I got it from HMV at the time.
Nice one mate. I've got the two HTID CDs, and I've been meaning to pick up the Hardwired's for years. And yeah, also heard that the 10 Years of Hardcore Vol. 2 is pricey as fcuk as well.
quote:
Originally posted by Audio Warfare:
Trying to avoid what has already been suggested:
Illegal Ravers
Goes through various genres ending in some Freeform and DnB. Top CD and such a nice progressive mix.
The WOW series from JAL is an interesting one too, deffo worth picking these up:
http://justanotherlabel.com/cat/albums/;/1/series.htm?p=1
Hardcore Tsunami/Hardcore Tunez series
Few albums put out by Silver
100%, 200%, 300% and 400% Nu Energy series
Should be in your collection. I'm sure there was a 100% Hardcore in a similar format but I can't find it online. Will have to check my CD's when I'm at home.
Next Generation and Blatant Beats: The Collection 1/2/3
What more needs to be said.
Hardcore Cheddar v Hardcore terror: The Backlash
It's older stuff but came out in that time period. Should still be in your collection. ;)
Hardcore: A New Beggining/The Second Coming/The Third Wave
Essential Scott Brown and Neophyte business.
I'm sure I've got plenty more I'm forgetting, I'll have to take a look later.
Yes, Gaz! Quality stuff. Lots of stuff I've not heard of before tin there. On it! |
| Mickey Init |
This one was from 2006. Short but sweet...
http://www.discogs.com/Various-Hard-2-The-Core/release/662896 |
| _Jay_ |
quote:
Originally posted by Mickey Init:
This one was from 2006. Short but sweet...
http://www.discogs.com/Various-Hard-2-The-Core/release/662896
Very interesting. Cheap, as well.
Building quite a list of items here! Can't wait for those deliveries to start!
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| warped_candykid |
We wouldn't let you down, Jay! |
