Released 18 years ago this October
Global Underground: Lima GU35
Nick Warren · 2008
145 min · 25 tracks · electronica
A pulsating journey through deep house and progressive beats, capturing the essence of Lima's nightlife.
Top tracks — play these first
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One in a Million — This track exemplifies Warren's ability to weave intricate melodies with driving rhythms, creating an immersive atmosphere that resonates throughout the set.
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Cassini — With its ethereal synths and pulsating bassline, this track captures the cosmic themes often present in Warren's mixes, making it a standout moment on the album.
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Help — This track features hypnotic beats and layered textures that highlight Warren's skill in building tension and releasing it at just the right moments.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album effectively blends deep house elements with local influences, creating a cohesive listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief intro track that sets a moody atmosphere before transitioning into deeper beats.
- Each track features layered synths and rhythmic basslines, creating a continuous flow that encourages extended listening.
- Several tracks incorporate subtle variations in tempo and texture, maintaining listener engagement without abrupt changes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- immersive late-night dance sessions
- pulsating rhythms for deep focus
- captivating journey through nightlife
- extended tracks for patient listening
- dynamic flow with gradual builds
Maybe skip if you
- prefer quick, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2008, Nick Warren had established himself as a prominent figure in the global electronic music scene, with this album being part of the renowned Global Underground series. Following his earlier mix for Global Underground's 'GU24: Reykjavik', this release further solidified his reputation as a skilled curator of atmospheric soundscapes and seamless transitions.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sasha· John Digweed· Guy J
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Lima Luna (intro) 3:53
- 2 Seduction 6:25
- 3 An Why E 4:36
- 4 Botnet 5:13
- 5 One in a Million 6:36
- 6 Twisted Turns 3:02
- 7 Cassini 5:03
- 8 Beauty Goes Blind 3:55
- 9 Kurs Zjazdowy 6:16
- 10 Surface 8:29
- 11 Help 6:35
- 12 Soma Funk (Yvel & Tristan remix) 4:28
- 13 Distant Bar (16 Bit Lolitas mix) 5:24
Disc 2
- 1 Long Beach 8:20
- 2 Revelation 5:20
- 3 Panama 5:35
- 4 I Am Trying 6:04
- 5 Moloko Plus 4:02
- 6 Expo 86 7:18
- 7 Castillian 4:16
- 8 Siberian Transit 6:08
- 9 Sinner (Leama & James Davis ‘Grafiti’ mix) 8:22
- 10 Spaceman (Robert Babicz remix) 9:38
- 11 Before the Wind 6:38
- 12 Bosworth 4:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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