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    Rising Star - Touch Me (Enigma State Remix) [TBC]

    It would have been better if this track had been released on Armada (the ASOT or Armind label), as it’s clear that a lot of potential was realized here ❤️ Nathan, please play this at ASOT Rotterdam 2027 ❤️
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    Nu NRG - The Moon Loves The Sun (Sean Tyas Remix) [Armada Captivating]

    https://www.beatport.com/release/the-moon-loves-the-sun-sean-tyas-remix/7662840 Welcome to a world where such brilliantly refreshed classics clock in at 4:40. This is what an "Extended" version looks like in 2026. And from what I gather, the version from Luminosity was longer and better.
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    Dumonde X Binary Finary - 1998 [ASOT]

    This track is a complete knock-off of the 2000 version - specifically the DuMonde and JamX Millennium Remix. The only difference is that this "refresh" features a collaboration with DuMonde and has a shorter runtime. It seems they’ve run out of ideas for creating anything new, so they just keep...
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    Rex Mundi vs Ronski Speed & Sir Adrian - The Perspective Space (Markus Schulz In Search Of Sunrise Remix) [RazNitzanMusic]

    Is there any difference between the 2008 "Mash Up" from Coldharbour and this ISOS remix? In my view, it’s negligible. I don’t see the point in re-releasing a classic in such a "refreshed" style when there’s practically nothing new to hear.
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    Solarstone - Solarcoaster (Deestopia Remix) [Pure Progressive]

    That’s no excuse as far as I’m concerned. Armada Music and Captivating also released remixes of classics by lesser-known artists and bundled them into a single release. Take We Control The Sunlight from 2011, for example: fifteen years later, they decided to package remixes by Darren Porter and...
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    Solarstone - Solarcoaster (Deestopia Remix) [Pure Progressive]

    Solarcoaster release strategy is funny. The Superstrings remix came out on Armada Captivating, so they could have bundled it with Deestopia. But no, it was better to release them separately to suit the label and make sure the money was right.
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    Aly & Fila with Roman Messer & Anton Pallmer feat. Susie Ledge - Carry Me Away [FSOE]

    This is yet another track where it’s impossible to tell who is responsible for what. Two Russians and an Egyptian duo have created something that isn't likely to rank very high on the year-end lists for 2026. On top of that, there are Susie’s awful vocals she howls instead of singing.
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    Bryan Kearney & Plumb - All Over Again (Ciaran McAuley Remix) [Subculture?]

    52:10
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    Solarstone - Seven Cities (Ciaran McAuley Remix) [Armada Captivating]

    22:50
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    Mekka - Diamondback (Paul Denton Remix) [TBA]

    Second Remix - Ciaran McAuley Remix - 9:45
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    DIM3NSION & Frankyeffe - Moonfire

    If it's Gouryella, it's not a solo, but more of a collab. If Armin plays, it's more likely to be a collab. PS: I checked the 1001tracklist and surprisingly, someone labeled it as an Armin and Gouryella track 😀
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    David Forbes Feat. Sue McLaren - Lose Control [FSOE]

    While Satellite was great and I listen to it occasionally, Lose Control is a bit of a mixed bag. I can't stand the Uplift-Tech sound.
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    Orkidea - Forward Forever (OTTAGON Retouch) [Pure Trance Recordings]

    It’s clear that this has become very popular. COVID brought a halt to something most people were accustomed to.