:: Various Artists - Progression (mixed by Hook N Sling and Adam K)

Various Artists

Progression 2 is the follow up to the highly successful Progression release in August of last year. The ministry has yet again put its best foot forward by signing Sydney born Hook N Sling along side Adam K to mix the double disk collection. Disk one, mixed by local success and ARIA nominated ‘Hook N Sling’, yet again showcases the Sydneysider’s amazing ability to blend a variety of genres with a particular focus upon house and electro. The inclusion of a variety of alternative artists proves to provide, at very least, an interesting listen for all music lovers. Highlights include the heavy beats of Bass Kleph and the addition of an old favourite, Fedde Le Grand. To ice the cake of a highly enjoyable Disk 1, Hook N Sling serves up a couple of his own creations which are nothing short of brilliant, even when sized up next to the successes of his previous releases. Disk 2 mixed by fast rising Canadian favourite, Adam K, provides a similar experience as its preceding disk however with a stronger focus being placed upon Adam K’s personal works including ‘You’re not alone’ and ‘Twilight’. Naturally, Adam K showcases his uniquely renowned electro and techno combination sound however the inclusion of Vandalism and Audiojack ultimately adds to the overall listening experience. Surprisingly for Adam K fans, fellow producer Soho only appears on two of the disk's seventeen tracks. Two tracks which particularly appealed to my tastes and preferences were Bertie Blackman’s ‘Town of Sorrow’ listed on Disk 1 and alternatively Reflekt’s ‘Need to Feel Loved’ featuring Delline Bass on Disk 2. Both of these tracks featured vocals which seemed to compliment their beats whilst also contributing to the overall easy listening effect of the collection. Overall, the Ministry of Sound lives up to their reputation by producing yet another pleasurable release which is sure to connect with lovers of clubbing globally. Both Hook N Sling and Adam K will take the collection to the road between April and May of this year. Their ability to juxtapose commercial trance beats against strong house tunes will provide an easy listen which surprises the consumer with more depth than was perhaps originally expected.