"I was a bit hesitant to buy "Rare & Remixed" since I was so disappointed in BT's last album "Movement in Still Life". The material was mediocre at best. But when I saw the list of tracks on the cd, I automatically changed my mind. I totally dug both cds. The remixes were great and so was the choice cuts that were remixed, even "Smartbomb" and "Shame" sounded great remixed. I particularly enjoyed the first cd. The first six tracks are flawless, especially Grace's track "Not Over Yet". Her delicate, angelic vocals blended nicely with BT's thumping techno/house beats. The ESCM 12" Mix of "Remember" is killer dance music. It even blows away the original version I think. Obviously I like the first disc just a bit more than the second disc only but not by much. "Rare & Remixed" is one of the better cds of remixed material I've heard in a long time.Any artist who wants to put out an album of remixed material out should take a cue from BT. And the rare material were awesome."
Best BT compilation album
Daisy Satan | Fayetteville, North Carolina United States | 11/05/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"i first heard of BT on Digital Empire compilations cd and instantly got hooked to his trance vibe with "Godspeed" and "Flaming June". i went out and bought his first two albums, Ima and E.S.C.M. both of these are masterpieces of trance music that has ever been put out. ever since those songs i have been influenced by his sound and style. i love other trance DJ's as well. with the likes of Paul OAkenfold, Sasha, John Digweed, Paul van Dyk, Max Graham and many more. BT has his own unique style and flavor in his sound which you can pick apart from every other artist. i bought R&R the day it came out. ever since i heard he was releaseing it i waited to get it. and when i listened to it, i was blown away. this cd produces BT's greatest work. ecspecially his mixes for Sarah McLachlan, Seal, Mike Oldfield and others. this cd is a must for any fan of trance or any fan of BT as i am."
Godspeed
djsoze | Virginia Beach, VA USA | 04/05/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I have been into Trance for about 2 years now. This is hands down one of the best Cds that I own. I prefer disc 2 over 1 but I enjoy the entire album. Smartbomb is a good way to start the cd in my opinion and when BT breaks it down on Hip Hop Phenomenon goes into Godspeed its flat out amazing. This is one of my favorite Cds of all time and I reccomend it to any trance, house, or electronic music listener."
Awesome. this is the pinnacle of electronic music...
A. Wright | berkeley, ca. United States | 08/04/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This cd is/was groundbreaking. There are very few cd's that are easy to listen to straight through, let a lone double cd's, and yet this one is stunning from track 1 to the final track. This is a must-have in my opinion, the man is a genius and this is his best collection so far."
BT - Brian "Trance"eau...
D. Gold | New York, NY | 07/08/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is a double-album worth owning. In fact, I will go as far as to say that it shouldn't be absent from any avid electronica/dance fan's collection. It spans many genres of electronica/dance. Regular ravers (glow sticks, pierced tongues, parachute pants, etc.) will love the album for its breakbeat-infused tracks (ex: "Hip Hop Phenomenon") that make you wanna move under those hypnotic dance floor lights. For the serious Ibiza clubber, this album has dreamy trance tracks (ex: "Dreaming") that go perfect with those breathtaking Ibiza sunsets like wine goes with cheese. His production is crisp and complex. I cannot stress enough the fact that no one track on this double album sounds alike. Many tracks have a Progressive House feel, while others have a Hard Trance/Jungle feel to them. Perhaps I should sell you on BT's credibility? He has worked on tracks for blockbuster films such as "Gone In 60 Seconds" and "The Fast And The Furious", and has worked with industry behemoths Tiesto, Deep Dish and Guru (of the hip hop juggernaut Gangstarr). BT's contemporaries include Tiesto, Paul Oakenfold, Sasha, Paul Van Dijk, Deep Dish, etc. If you're still contemplating buying this masterpiece, pay half-price and buy it used here on Amazon. Please feel free to disagree with my opinion; let us compare opinions, invite a few more points of view, and debate, like the humans we are."