Search - Dave Aude :: Rush Hour

A style switch in the middle dooms the disc

Richard Diaz | 09/24/2000

(3 out of 5 stars)

"All hands on the bar, keep your back straight and head up, it's time for a ride with pumping progressive peak tunes (says the cover) by Moonshine man Dave Aude. There'll obviously be no journey by DJ here, but the point is to keep you banging without burning out, a process that could turn monotonous if not handled properly.That Aude does well, mixing stomping house and funky techno with an eye for more than mindless bpm. Just look at Oliver Lieb and Smoked's "Metro," hard but not full-bore, or DJ Remy's driving b-line fueled "Home Again," relaxing your brain while the beat lurks underneath to move your body.Unforgivably though, he switches record crates at the midway to dig up a string of simplified, energetic claptrap spouting lines like "Jump and Dance to it," and "Let's take it back to the old school." Really, hadn't our music progressed beyond this nonsense years ago? Andy Ling's "Fixation" tries to salvage the remains, but by then you'll feel too cheated and DJ'd down to. Let's hope Dave finds those missing records next time out. C"

Progressive Mix -- WOW!

B. Lynch | USA | 09/22/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"RUSH HOUR conjures up images of being stuck in traffic: wrong! This CD is like speeding; this CD strts out at a high energy level, and then goes into overdrive for most of its length. This is "peak hour" material; the stuff to play when the danced floor is packed and everyone's "into the groove". Fast, upbeat, great rhythms and breaks.Dave Aude has been experimenting with pounding bass & rhythm tracks on his earlier dance mixes, but this time he puts it all together with trance and vocals into a killer set.A great dance mix--makes you want to dance: I don't think you can listen to this without dancing."

Pumping!

ROB M. | San Diego, CA | 08/23/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This CD is great! After seeing Dave at many club events here in SO-CAl (esp. Club Rubber)all I can say is this comes as close as you can get to feeling the vibe he creates live. One great track after another, mixed as only he can. With his own special flair for the original and innovative style of mixing he brings, just turn it up and let it rip! Then see him live when ever you can!"