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Home > Complete List of "m-n" Artists > Timo Maas > Item 34
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Loud
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by Timo Maas
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$8.96
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on 10-2-2008.
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1. Me - Kelis, Timo Maas
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2. Manga
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3. Hash Driven
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4. Shifter
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5. Hard Life
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6. That's How I've Been Dancin' - Martin Bettinghaus, Timo Maas
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7. We Are Nothing
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8. Old School Vibes
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9. O.C.B.
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10. To Get Down
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11. Ubik [The Breakz] - Martin Bettinghaus, Timo Maas
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12. Like Love
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13. Caravan - Timo Maas, Finley Quaye
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14. Bad Days
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Take everything you know about Timo Maas and dump it in the trash right now. He separates us from everything we currently know about him to a whole new level with his latest artist-driven album, "Loud." Let me explain in a bit, because first I must talk about who Timo really is. Timo Maas is a German DJ/producer already permanently inscribed on the list of best international DJs in the world. His brilliant remix of Azzido da Bass's "Dooms Night" not only brought him immediate fame but also marked the beginning of a very successful career. Around the same time Timo released his own assault of hit singles, namely "Der Schieber" and "Ubik (Dance Mix)." His two DJ-mix albums called "Music for the Maases" and "Connected" hit well in the United States and continued to spread his name across the globe. Still unsatisfied and always trying to be the best he can be, Timo released his first artist album, spanning his many influences and taste in music. My immediate reaction when first hearing "Loud" was shock. What I expected to hear was Timo's unique brand of Hard Techno, Trance, and House. Instead, he surprised his fans by taking a completely different route. "Loud" sounds reminiscent of the new Chemical Brothers' album "Come With Us," catching its same Big Beat Techno sound and energy. On certain tracks there are some influences from Trance music, but not many and generally only because those songs use a 4/4 beat. It wasn't quite as dominant as everyone thought it was going to be upon hearing Timo was releasing something new. In fact, it's only in the songs "Old School Vibes" and "Like Love" that actually sound like Trance. I'd have to say my favorite songs on the album are "Help Me (feat. Kelis)" and "Shifter (feat. MC Chickaboo)." "Help Me" is a strong and upbeat start to the album. In the background you can hear samples from the old sci-fi movie "The Day The Earth Stood Still," while your main focus is drawn towards Kelis' mysterious vocals. "Shifter," on the other hand, is some GREAT Electro-Breakbeat music and for a moment makes me wish we were back in the days when breakdancing was all the rage. One other very noteworthy track is "We Are Nothing," which is not music but actually two minutes of thought-provoking dialogue. Kinda makes you go hmm... "We Are Nothing" is in the middle of the CD and marks the breaking point between the beginning-half and the end-half. I also enjoyed the hidden track on "Loud," the Fatboy Slim remix of "To Get Down." This song and "O.C.B." both have really cool guitar licks. The original version of "To Get Down," which is track 10, is still good but lacks Fatboy Slim's vision and therefore falls short of becoming the big hit that Slim's version is right now in Europe. This song is headed straight for a GAP commercial near you, it's THAT catchy. Well, if you were to ask me how I liked the album, I'd have to say it was solid and a very impressive artist debut from Timo Maas... with a few minor imperfections. Some of the songs on "Loud" lack gravity and none of them are really THAT loud. Some of the buildups and breakdowns that Timo attempts are not dynamic enough and therefore don't have the impact that they should on the listener. Timo's songwriting skills are not quite as creative and innovative as similar artists like the Chemical Brothers and Groove Armada, but he sure has potential. Give this album some time, and it'll become a staple in your CD collection, especially if you enjoy Big Beat Techno, Breakbeat, or Funky House. I give "Loud" 3.5 (rounded to 4) stars for being able to get me off my chair at moments and just dance!! - the enlightened one So what's Timo's next move...?
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Loud
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Price: $8.96
Updated on 10-2-2008.
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