Bass 305’s Techno Bass, albeit mistitled, is on Volume Three. It’s inclusion here is either a careless mistake or an artistic calamity. The fact that the album isn’t mastered; some songs are significantly louder than others; and the “4” breaks the nonnumerical tradition of the previous ones suggest the former.

Still this is the best Explosion since Volume 1. That is to say it’s not bad. It’s not good neither; Bass Syndicate is still awful; but there are good songs. The manic loop (chorus) on Bass Alliance’s Damaging Bass encourages “prolonged listening”. Other highlights include Bass In Your Face, Cyber Travel and Virtual Bass.

my rating : 3 of 5

1996

audio review : Best Of Bass Explosion

Bass Explosion USA should’ve been left as a lone compilation. Volume Three, though it has the best cover artwork in the series, is about as bad as Two. The Bass Syndicate tracks are awful and most of the “never released” ones should’ve stayed that way. Nothing new from Bass 305 this time, so the best songs are the ones from their last two albums. Into The Future and Does Life Exist are god tier.

my rating : 2 of 5

1995

audio review : Bass Explosion [ Volume 4 ]
audio review : Best Of Bass Explosion

Woofer Wrecker is an appropriate way to begin this album; a DM Records compilation of “20 booming hi-tech digital bass tracks from the world’s best acts!” That last bit contradicts the USA theme and My Boomin Is A Boomin; one vocal track amid instrumentals; should’ve been omitted, but it’s a decent set. The best songs include Space Bass Traveler, Bach 305 and Musik Of The Future.

my rating : 3 of 5

1994

audio review : Bass Explosion USA [ Volume Two ]
audio review : Bass Explosion [ Volume Three ]
audio review : Bass Explosion [ Volume 4 ]
audio review : Best Of Bass Explosion

This compilation, a DM Records album sampler of sorts, starts with two good songs. Bass 305’s Return, with its pretty pianos and Indian chants, brings about a sense of grace and placidity. Underground Bass Masters follow with a groove that sounds even better; the title cut from their newest album.

There are actually three UBM songs here and they’re all good. The set is mostly lackluster otherwise. I like Subsonic Love, but Operating System is nonfunctional and What Is A DJ should be removed from the playlist. Bass Alliance is missing in action, but their album title makes an odd appearance.

my rating : 3 of 5

1999