The Analogue Theatre

The Analogue Theatre

Track Listings

1. Obsidion

2. Pesticide

3. Analogue Theatre

4. On Line

5. Prophet

6. People of the Universe

7. There Can Be Only One

8. Kung Kung Ka

9. Counterpoint

10. Sugar Is Sweeter

11. Electro Power [355 Turbo Power Mix]

12. Sugar Is Sweeter [Armand Van Helden's Drum and Bass Mix Album Edit] [Ar

Tracks:

Obsidion
Pesticide
Analogue Theatre
On Line
Prophet
People of the Universe
There Can Be Only One
Kung Kung Ka
Counterpoint
Sugar Is Sweeter
Electro Power [355 Turbo Power Mix]
Sugar Is Sweeter [Armand Van Helden's Drum & Bass Mix Album Edit][Edit]

Customer Reviews:

The Dogs Bolloxs.......2002-10-25

CJ Bolland, what can I say, is probably 1 of the best DJ's in the business. His work is exceptional, particularly when it comes 2 the classic, which is also my favourite, The Prophet.

One of my favourites....5 years on.......2001-12-23

I bought this way back in '96 on tape and loved it instantly. The Prophet is sounding a bit dated now, but if Paul Oakenfold still ends his set with it, who am i to argue? Great mixture of full on techno and entrancing electronica... the original Sugar is Sweeter is far better than any of the hundreds of remixes. An absolute classic!

Bolland has done better........2000-12-19

CJ Bolland's fourth full release is a bit of a departure from his previous releases which rely more on melody and harsher techno beats. The Analogue Theatre focuses more on a Big Beat sound, which gives a nod more toward the Prodigy than it does to old Luke Slater or Jeff Mills. Not to say that this CD doesn't have it's moments; it does. Tracks like Kung Kung Ka trudge along with a good groove and has a hidden hip hop feel. The title track is as harsh as ever, but doesn't provide the danceability or melody that previous releases have. The tracks that have a 4/4 beat are either too long or lack variety. Too few ideas and not enough emotion or drive.

Techno at it's finest.......2000-11-15

Most techno (detroit, belgian.. whatever) songs, let alone albums, tend to be rather cold affairs, recalling those heartless days of hardcore. Which is a shame, because neither techno nor hardcore were ever meant to sound like robots beating each other with large sections of brick-wall. This album is a reaffirmation of that fact, returning to the days of breezy melodies woven together from analogue synth effects. Beneath that, and slightly set against it, never enough to become fully jarring, is a series of rhythm arrangements that pulsate like a long-frozen clockwork heart, slowly warming up. Whatever the gliding beauty above, the undercurrent countermelodies have just enough chill to suggest that the wall of ice may be chipped in some places, but you won't get more than a touch of the girl beyond. One of the only techno cds I've heard that truly sounds like there may be a human amidst all the glittering packaging. By the way, I've seen this man spin too, and he is DAMN good.

You'll like this CD.......2000-09-07

I stumbled across CJ Bolland completely by chance when I played The Prophet on a jukebox. I have a reasonable collection of techno, elctronica and dance music and I'd rank this album right up there with my other favourites like Homework by Daft Punk and Middle of Nowhere by Orbital. The standout hits are definitely the bass-heavy The Prophet and the Armand Van Helden remixed floorfiller Sugar is Sweeter (which has popped up on compilations all over the place). The rest of the album is really listenable and it has a good mix of all out banging techno aswell as some more interesting, experimental tunes - You won't be reaching for the SKIP button, believe me, this is a classic.

Average customer rating:

Analogue Theatre
C.J. Bolland
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00005620O

Average customer rating:

lacks depth
One song and that's it
Great album
Outstanding party music, Enjoy late at night, on many...
Outstanding party music, Enjoy late at night, on many...

The Analogue Theatre
C.J. Bolland
Manufacturer: Uni/Full Frequency Range Recor
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

General | Techno | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

Trance | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

House | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000003TSO
Release Date: 1997-06-24

Tracks:

Obsidion
Pesticide
The Analogue Theatre
On Line
The Prophet
People Of The Universe
There Can Be Only One
Kung Kung Ka
Counterpoint
Sugar Is Sweeter
Electro Power (355 Turbo Power Mix)
Sugar Is Sweeter (Armand Van Helden's Mix....)

Customer Reviews:

lacks depth.......2006-01-27

there are only 2 tracks i really enjoyed on the album, but one of those, the Prophet, i had already known about for some time. The other, Obsidion, is a really pleasant trip into euphoric breaks that evokes the old Bedrock sound, and makes me wish the rest of the CD was more in its vein instead of turning to harsher, more brutal beats that spare the melodies that made Obsidion so good.

the CD has no vocals, if by vocals we mean singing, except on the last track, and those are not what the average listener is accustomed to hearing. but if you're reading this review, you've heard of CJ Bolland and so your tastes are probably marginal enough to accept this. However, be warned; this CD is no masterpeice; a good listen, but not spectacular. If you liked the Prophet and want to hear more like it, this is NOT to place to come; CJ has put drum and bass, techno and breaks into this compilation but stays out of 4/4 beats and trancey riffs for the entirety of the album (except of course The Prophet).

i recommend picking up Pendulum - Hold Your Colour for some realy good d n'b kicks. that CD is similar to this, but far superior. but, for 34 cents, you might as well grab this too.

oh and please don't listen to the guy who said 'Sugar is Sweeter' is the only good song... that song is really terrible, believe me, what he meant to say was: it's the only song with vocals.

One song and that's it.......2003-08-07

This is so dated in terms of electronica. "Sugar is Sweeter" is the only good song. Otherwise everything else is generic.

Great album.......1999-07-01

this was one of the best techno albums i heard. I was very impressed and now a avid fan.

Outstanding party music, Enjoy late at night, on many..........1999-06-28

This album kicks! One of the best, The Profit makes me want to go to Avalon in Boston on a Friday and dance!, and Sugar is Sweeter requires no review it stands on it's own, the first track, I can't remember the name, and the one after sugar is sweeter, electro power maybe? all very serious quality! Enjoy!

Outstanding party music, Enjoy late at night, on many..........1999-06-28

This album kicks! One of the best, The Profit makes me want to go to Avalon in Boston on a Friday, and the Sugar is Sweeter makes me want to call an ex girl friend or two for a hard core one nighter. The first track, I can't remember the name, and the one after sugar is sweeter, electro power maybe? all very serious quality! Enjoy!

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