Album Review: Armin van Buuren – Universal Religion Chapter 6

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Contributing Writer Elias Menninger

 
For most trance fans, Universal Religion is a staple amongst compilations. Like Tiesto’s In Search of Sunrise series, Armin’s UR features special edits, mash-ups and exclusive material. Every year he records himself playing live in Ibiza. This year it was recorded at the famous Privilege Nightclub. Like last year, this release consists of two live mixes.

Armin’s Universal Religions have always promoted the latest and greatest in trance. This year’s compilation is no expectation. Featuring tunes from Daniel Kandi, Andy Moor, Richard Durand, Stoneface & Terminal, Alex M.O.R.P.H. and more, Armin provides the listener with true, pure trance (though at times the new ‘Trouse’ genre appears.)

In an age when trance seems to be fading away as a more commercial sound takes center stage, Armin is sure to tell people trance is not dead. This compilation does one thing incredibly well, its makes you want to dance and scream Armin’s name.

In a market that is over-saturated with compilations, Armin does one thing to separate his from the rest. His mixes are incredibly well structured. It’s no wonder many still consider him to be the best in the world. His DJing skills are unrivaled and it is quite apparent in these mixes. If you plan on seeing Armin this coming week, be sure to check this comp out and prepare yourself for an amazing journey.

Armin van Buuren Universal Religion 6 Tracklist:
(* tracks to check out)

CD1
* 01 Andrew Rayel feat. Jano – How Do I Know (Armin van Buuren Intro Edit)
02 Andy Duguid feat. Shannon Hurley – I Want To Believe
03 Blake Jarrell – Barbados
04 Solarstone with Aly & Fila – Fireisland (Future Disciple Remix)
* 05 Armin van Buuren feat. Ana Criado – I’ll Listen
06 Abstract Vision & Elite Electronic vs Broning – Relict
07 Protoculture – Perpetual Motion
08 Ørjan Nilsen – Burana
* 09 Beat Service – Fortuna
10 Andrew Rayel – Aeon Of Revenge
11 Skytech – What’s Wrong (Skytech Stadium Mix)
* 12 Stoneface & Terminal – Green Velvet
13 A.R.D.I. – Premonition
14 Matt Davey – Believe In Me
* 15 Jorn van Deynhoven – Headliner
16 Sasha Carassi & Mikael Jonasson – Void vs Gaia – Status Excessu D (Armin van
Buuren Mash Up)

CD2
01 Alex M.O.R.P.H. – Eternal Flame (Original Breaks Mix)
02 Omnia – Infina
03 Richard Sebastian – Full Disclosure
* 04 Jaytech feat. Steve Smith – Stranger (Kyau & Albert Remix)
05 Juventa – Metamorphose
06 Faruk Sabanci – Elveda
07 Daniel Kandi – 3 Strikes UR In
* 08 Dash Berlin feat. Emma Hewitt – Like Spinning Plates (Alexander Popov
Remix)
09 Paul Webster feat. Angelic Amanda – Time (MaRLo Dub Remix)
10 Tomas Heredia – The Witch
* 11 Andy Moor – K Ta
* 12 Richard Durand & Protoculture – Pleasure
13 Matt Bukovski – Retrospection
14 Aligator feat. Daniel Kandi – The Perfect Match
15 Mark Burton vs Sunlounger – Try Understatement To Be Love (Armin van
Buuren Mash Up)
16 Neptune Project feat. Polly Strange – The Inside