Global Underground: Miami #027
Danny Howells · 2005
154 min · 29 tracks · progressive house
A vibrant tapestry of progressive house weaving deep grooves and atmospheric soundscapes designed for the dancefloor.
Top tracks — play these first
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Thermal — Opening with an immersive soundscape, this track sets the tone for the entire mix by blending deep basslines with ethereal melodies.
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Post Modern Sleaze (The Salt City Orchestra Nightclub mix) — This remix combines infectious beats with a layered arrangement that showcases Howells’ knack for building tension and energy on the dancefloor.
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Hills of Katmandu — With its hypnotic rhythm and rich textures, this track encapsulates the global ethos of the album, merging diverse musical influences seamlessly.
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Like a Virgin — This reinterpretation infuses new life into a classic pop track, illustrating Howells' ability to transform familiar sounds into innovative dance music.
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Crying Hero (Tiga remix) — Tiga's remix adds an energetic twist to Howells’ original vision, highlighting the collaborative spirit of the progressive house genre during this era.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album excels in flow and atmosphere but has moments of generic composition typical of the genre.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate deep basslines and layered synths, establishing a rich atmospheric soundscape characteristic of progressive house.
- The pacing varies throughout, with some tracks building tension before dropping into more energetic grooves, catering to dancefloor dynamics.
- 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
Known within its scene. 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Thermal 6:12
- 2 Light Shine 4:38
- 3 Road Through the Rain 5:55
- 4 Shiro 7:43
- 5 Post Modern Sleaze (The Salt City Orchestra Nightclub mix) 7:27
- 6 Discotronic 4:45
- 7 Hills of Katmandu 5:27
- 8 Mission 4:53
- 9 Like a Virgin 5:23
- 10 Les Nocturnes 6:55
- 11 End of Me (Jazzy dub mix) 5:38
- 12 Boogie Down (Kneedeep mix) 4:52
- 13 Exercise 5 5:51
Disc 2
- 1 Thin Air 4:26
- 2 Seek and Destroy 2:48
- 3 Hiatus 5:05
- 4 Bull Dozer 6:19
- 5 Cosmic Sandwich 3:02
- 6 Wurz & Blusse 3:58
- 7 Latin Lover 5:04
- 8 Stalkers Groove 5:03
- 9 Crying Hero (Tiga remix) 4:17
- 10 Blood Money 4:31
- 11 Bodydub (Tiefscharwz remix) 6:45
- 12 Le Soul Afrique 3:53
- 13 Freeload (Freelove) 4:14
- 14 Redfield 4:44
- 15 Keep It Down (Radio Slave dub) 6:14
- 16 Hot on the Heels of Love (Ratcliffe remix) 7:48
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