Reviewed by Manja Visser

Remember the members of dba .and Refresh frequently speaking about an Eternal Rave held in the summer of 1996 in Berlin, Germany? 3000 non-Christians and 300 Christians got together to experience a night of ongoing rave music and to see performances of bands like dba Re:fresh, Less Flesh and many more. Playing at the even were lots of deejays, for instance Kenny Mitchell. This CD 'Eternal Rave' is a compilation of tracks of various bands who played at Eternal Rave. Featuring exclusive new tracks and remixes, this CD really raves! All the tracks are very very good. For example, the long awaited, finally recorded happy hardcore mix of '"Planet Love" (dba) and a brand new track from Re:fresh, "Rhythm Of Creation", probably the best song this group have ever made. But there is more "Kickin1 Screamin"'. a new track from Germany's Less Flesh, features excellent continental clubdance. comparable with music of, for example, Krisline W. Also on this album is a break beat mix of Less Flesh's track "Brother Come Back". A good thing about this album is that it features new bands as well - Tales Of Space Paula and Transce 'N Dence both German. These two bands give you the very best of what is going on in the continental happy hardcore/Eurodance scene. It's very good though. Of course Hydro is not missing on this album. "Ahorigination' found a place, as well as "Jubals Prayer". Member of Les Flesh Beavy Arony is also featured with some of his own tracks. They are really good, especially the title track "Eternal Rave", the theme of this album. One thing is obvious for me: the Eternal Creator was present at the Eternal Rave. No doubt this album will find its way very soon in both mainstream and Christian circles.

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