Search - Mark Adams Allison :: Star Machine

Neither "Phobos" nor "Of Earth And Sky"

Steven E. Blake | Saint Peters, Missouri USA | 08/29/2005

(3 out of 5 stars)

"After two fantastic CDs, this is definitely a let down. Not terrible in that the several of the tracks are covers but the first track is a very good original. But the rest is not worthy. Mr. Allison first two CD's are "Of Earth And Sky" (as Spirit Level) and "Phobos"."

Nothing impressive, simply ordinary

Erica Anderson | Minneapolis, MN | 08/09/2001

(2 out of 5 stars)

"Like ATB, Mark Adams Allison really doesn't have much to offer in the world of trance music. Every song on "Star Machine" uses the same beats and female vocals that any other dj would use. The songs aren't terribly bad. They are catchy and I do like the female vocals he used but otherwise this cd is simply too average and lacks the kick that djs like Paul Oakenfold, DJ Tiesto, and Paul Van Dyke adds to their music. The cover of Til Tuesday's "Voices Carry" definitely could have used a punch in the stomach. I guess for anyone looking to check out trance music "Star Machine" would be a good beginner but overall I would rather recommend Paul Van Dyk's "Out There and Back" than this coma inducing cd."

4+ ...only downfall is it isn't continuosly mixed

Desert_Breaker | Hollywood, CA (USA) | 07/25/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Great Electronica album. this is a great album, and it is way better if you don't have to pay for it. I wouldn't pay more than 10 bucks for it tho' Mark does wonders mixing his dreamy beats and soft melodies, matching them up with some freash female vocals. If you love dreamy tracks wif phat fem. vocals you're going to love this album. Reminds me of a cross between some of Oakey's phat dream tracks and sleep-walking. Enjoy this one. But don't be in a rush to get it. This is a lil ahead of its time, and will grown on you with age... Take care .o0DB0o."