Don’t get me wrong, I’d take 006 CD1 over both CD’s of 007 every time. Unfortunately 006 CD2 is a mere coaster, so my original selection still stands.

BlainSA I had thought of that one. I think I prefer disc 1, just because the US release has the one deep dish mix of barbarella on it, which really puts the mix in a different place as a whole.

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      It’s got decent tunes (except Pushin Too Hard) but I found the whole thing a bit of a dirge…Haven’t listened to for a while so may have to revisit.

        However, if it wasn’t for the Chemical Bros tune, I would probably say disc 2 tips it.

        Phil-McRackin

        It’s not bad, IMO, but sounds like Prog By Numbers in retrospect. Particularly disc 1. Suppose it’s a descent snapshot of the year but certainly feels uninspired when compared to the NE and GU releases. But sure they got a nice paycheck so whatever.

            BlainSA Disc 2 is superior. Better tunes; Mainline - Narcotic, Voices (Freelance Icebreaker’s Mix), Jimmy Van M – ECI-PS and Austin Leeds – Force 51.

                Cream resident. CD2 is as good a peak-time trance set as you will hear. Pure killer

                zackster Disc 2 for Enjoyed….properly goes off.

                  Disc 1 automatically wins for having ‘Musak’ on it. Thems the rules.

                  So I’ve given both discs of 006 a full listening today, with an hour palate cleanser in between 1 and 2. Let me cut right to the chase and say that @Amps is absolutely right. Disc 2 looks down on Disc 1 from a great height. I honestly didn’t remember much about either disc, but it only took about 15 seconds of Imagine before it all came back to me. Disc one is such a disjointed mix of tunes, played in such an erratic fashion, I honestly don’t understand how anyone could think much of it. There are at least 2 transitions where John completely lets the air out of the balloon. However, I will also say that Disc 2 leaves much to be desired. The pace, mixing, and track selection are all far superior to Disc 1. This is beyond doubt. My issue is that Digweed takes things into a deep dark place, and never finds his way out again. I quickly remembered why I haven’t reached for this disc in probably 18 years. I mean, Out of It is such an unacceptable track to end a mixed cd on. If this was truly a snap shot of a 5 hour set, then fair enough, but as a stand alone mix it is very subpar.

                    zackster Disc one is such a disjointed mix of tunes, played in such an erratic fashion,

                    This is a wind up. 😅

                      zackster Disc one is such a disjointed mix of tunes, played in such an erratic fashion

                      🤣 this is just embarrassing.

                        Biggest load of waffle I’ve read in a long time.

                          Shapeshifter Flood is beyond poorly timed. Completely douses the fire. And the Ferry Corsten track is sooo tacked on. Doesn’t fit at all.

                            Can’t see Zackster coming back from this. Absolute tatters.

                              SM001 yep, no way back now. Roll him up in a carpet and leave him at the back at Tesco.