Enigma State - Of The Essence (Artist Album) [Transtate Records]

Artist(s)
Enigma State
Release title
Of The Essence
Label name
Transtate Records
Release date
May 2, 2025
Release type
Artist album
Link to external store
https://enigmastate.bandcamp.com/album/of-the-essence

tranceking26

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Mar 21, 2025
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Bought the CD! "Estimated to ship May 6, 2025 and estimated to arrive no later than May 20, 2025"

Really looking forward to this. :cool:
 
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Quethas

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Jul 15, 2020
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Finland
I usually listen to the albums before I make a decision regarding the purchase. But in this case, I am ready to make an exception. While I am not all that excited about all Enigma State tracks, the quality has been consistently on a such high level that I am willing to buy the CD even before hearing the whole thing. In my books this project deserves at least that much recognition.
I did exactly this. At least one copy needs to be sent to Finland now. :D
 
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NameLessYet

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Dec 1, 2024
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Signed CD bought too (hope the message included in my purchase won't be missed haha).

Will there be a chance for a single release of Mijmering? I think I will more like a 10 minute track on streaming platforms rather than been separated to two parts? @EnigmaState
 

Arnoud

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EnigmaState

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Jan 17, 2021
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Signed CD bought too (hope the message included in my purchase won't be missed haha).

Will there be a chance for a single release of Mijmering? I think I will more like a 10 minute track on streaming platforms rather than been separated to two parts? @EnigmaState
If you bought the CD on Bandcamp it will come with the download where you get Mijmering in its entirity - ALL 10:15 of it :)

Also can see your message to sign too ;) Really appreciate the support :)
 
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Julian Del Agranda

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Jul 3, 2020
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No reviews yet guys?

I understand. Because, how can you respond to this? I really am impressed. You are the king of trance, Enigma State. I really appreciate how you selected specific drumsounds, patterns, rhythms, basses and arrangements for your tracks. I didn't spot any 'lazy' recycling. Also glad it's not too much about 16h-note-arpeggio's. You are great at that, but for an album it would be 'too much of the same' I think. You balanced it well enough with other types of melodies and sounds.

Mijmering is a great opener (glad the intro goes on into a 'full' track). Love the little vocal-effect in Mijmering. Would be interesting to read how you came up with this Dutch word for a title. Legion, Elevate are nice. LSD or XTC reminds of Waiting For You (Orgasmix), and is raising the level, I really like that one. As well as Emotions. This isn't just trance in old style made by fan. This is really really good.

Illuminate keeps up with the high level. The vocal chops are well done and a welcome variation in sound. The level is raised even more with the highlight of the album, possible tune of the year, The Moonman. I'm listening to this on my Sennheiser headphone, absolutely can't wait to have my 'studio' set-up and blast this out. That synth is absolutely gorgeous.

The 3 remaining ones aren't as strong as the Moonman, but still very good. I'd put 'Wanting' earlier in the tracklist, it's quite mellow after the power of the tracks before it. Hey I notice some sounds form Discover Way are from S-Bahn. A small recycle after all ;-)

Only thing I didn't care too much for was the breakbeat track. I almost never like breakbeat, so that's probably a taste-thing. Would love a club-version of it.

All in all, you can be very proud, it's all "you", but not too same-y, with enough variation between the tracks. It's really well done.
 

sszecret

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Jul 19, 2020
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Great to see the album launch day is finally here.

The second half is my favorite so far, and it's awesome to see there's some breaks included too. I've replayed Essence of Life, Should, and Discover Way quite a few times already. Did get a bit sidetracked with all the replaying, but not to worry, CD is in the bag. (or maybe the envelope? Or both? Both is good).

@EnigmaState I wasn't sure whether to buy it through the label or your personal BC page, so I went with the latter. I assume it's easier to keep track with everything in one place. Hopefully the message thingamajig (obvious pun and all) did go through. Sign the CD however you think is best.

And thus the wait begins for the shiny. :p
 
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