Styles got the style (Skydivin' - Darren Styles)

Member Name: benlepensive

Product:	Skydivin' - Darren Styles
Date:	13/02/09 (23 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: amazing energy

Disadvantages: 1 weaker moment

Darren Styles really came into his own in 2008 when years of hard work paid off with a top five album. 'Skydivin' surprised the critics and upset serious music fans, but you cannot ignore the success of this album.

Who is he:

Darren Mew is one half of dance outfit Styles and Breeze. They had been behind the scenes for a lot of dance singles, writing and providing remixes for the likes of Flip n Fill and Ultrabeat. Darren has more recently been focusing on his solo material though.

On this album:

It is fast, relentless hardcore dance. Spread over two discs, the first disc plays the harder edged stuff, while disc two is more commercial material. On disc one you will love 'Come Running' with Darren taking lead vocals and delivering a riff which just explodes. The bassline pounds through this and will make you want to start dancing. 'Getting Better' has a brilliant piano breakdown in it and takes you back to a more old skool sound. 'Skydivin' has one of those riffs that just makes your skin tingle and will put you an excessive high. There are no dud tracks on the first disc, it is just brimming with endless energy.

Disc two next, one of the highlights here is the nitelife remix of 'Save Me' which slows things down. You can imagine playing it as you chill out in a Spanish bar with a cocktail. Great vocals on here from Darren showcase his softer side. Check out his colloboration with Ultrabeat on 'Sure Feels Good' a rip roaring trancey workout with soaring vocals from Rebecca Rudd.

Any Weak Moments:

I was not that fond of 'Girls Like You' with the snarling vocals, it seemed a bit out of place.

Overall:

Amazing high octane dance music for people who want to have a good time and don't care if they come in at 6 in the morning after a heavy one.

Summary: brilliant