Search - Juno Reactor :: Masters of the Universe

By the powers of Metropolis, I have the power!

Shantell Powell | Kitchener, ON, Canada | 07/27/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I don't think Masters of the Universe has anything to do with He-Man, but I can't be too sure. The opening mix on this single certainly has all the energy of a battle between He-Man and Skeletor, but that's where the similarities must end.The Eternal Basement remix has influences from classical Egyptian string orchestra and Turkish horns--a welcome invasion which blends well with Spanish-inspired female vocal samples and the more occidental techno stylings. This version has a slower tempo than the opening track, though, so it probably won't receive as much club play.The Neon remix starts off with a more industrial sound, then moves into the familiar territory of 4/4 time driving beats before becoming rather trancey. The sequencing has a rather Front Line Assembly feel to it at times.Front 242's Pure Remix is a bit disappointing for me. It has a lot of promise with its extremes of treble and bass, but doesn't really develop, despite a crazed drum solo 2/3 of the way through."