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Perfecto Presents: Another World

Paul Oakenfold · 2000

146 min · 24 tracks · trance

A transcendent mix of lush soundscapes and pulsating beats that transports listeners to euphoric realms.

Why this album works

This album is notable for its influence on the trance genre, particularly in the early 2000s, helping to popularize a more melodic and atmospheric style. It achieved significant chart success and critical acclaim, solidifying Oakenfold's reputation as a pioneering DJ and producer in the electronic music landscape.
Career context
By the time 'Perfecto Presents: Another World' was released in 2000, Paul Oakenfold had already established himself as a leading figure in the trance scene, especially after his 1999 album 'A Lively Mind'. This compilation served as a showcase for his label Perfecto Records, highlighting both his curatorial skills and the emerging talents within electronic music.
Stylistic neighbors
Paul van Dyk· Armin van Buuren· Aly & Fila

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 The Host of the Seraphim 0:59
  • 2 Into Being 6:03
  • 3 Take Me Away (Circulation mix) Standout 3:02
  • 4 Babe I’m Gonna Leave You (The Quivver mix) Standout 6:11
  • 5 Ubik (dance mix) 5:40
  • 6 Into Deep 1:01
  • 7 Airtight 11:05
  • 8 Bullet in a Gun (Rabbit in the Moon mix) 6:59
  • 9 Darker 5:46
  • 10 Sanvean 3:22
  • 11 No Way Out (Highland mix) 6:47
  • 12 Bar None 5:24
  • 13 Tears in Rain 2:20
  • 14 Piledriver (Grayed Out Summer mix) 9:16

Disc 2

  • 1 Music 8:04
  • 2 Eugina 2000 (Progressive Summer mix) 9:05
  • 3 Song to the Siren (original mix) 8:53
  • 4 Back & Front 7:33
  • 5 Flesh (DJ Tiësto mix) 8:28
  • 6 Rachel’s Song 3:03
  • 7 Sacrifice 2:20
  • 8 Animal 6:20
  • 9 Northsky 7:04
  • 10 Silence (DJ Tiësto’s In Search of Sunrise remix) Standout 11:10

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