Label: Maelstrom

Release Date: 14th April 2008

Discovered by Paul Oakenfold back in 1997 and with a decade packed full of productions, remixes and DJing, all under eight different alias (The Olmec Heads and Insigma to name two), Andy Perring AKA Pulser drops his new single 'Things You Say' on Maelstrom.

Original Mix
I wasn't sure what to expect from this release, as Pulser tunes in the past have never really done it for me. I'm glad to say he's done some great production work here. A combination of progressive and tech-trance fused together with a dark haunting vocal works brilliantly, and I thoroughly recommend this. The production quality is high as should be expected for a guy who's been producing for at least 10 years, and I would gladly play this out.

Damion Powell Remix
I don't know the name, but upon reading the full press release this was none other than Genix. It's not trance in the slighest, but on this occasion it's not a problem for me. I played this out the other night, and although there weren't many people in the room I could see everybody perk up in their seats, it's got an irresistible groove to it. This is electro house without being too electro or too house.

Ambrosial Remix
This version will satisfy the tech-heads out there, and that includes me. The bassline sounds almost industrial, and keeps the song driving. I have to say the vocal feels out of place, but it doesn't detract too much from the atmosphere of the song. No peaks or highs, just a banging tune.

Andy Bagguley Remix
His is one of those names where you know exactly what you're going to get before you've even heard the song. This is one of his weaker efforts in my opinion. The song tries to be uplifing but never quite gets there, and the vocal feels like it was slapped on top when the remix was finished, rather than the song being built around it. OK, but not strong enough to warrant a purchase on its own.

Rating:
An excellent tune and a great release after what seems like a while for Pulser.
7/10

Useful links:
Maelstrom Records
Audiojelly

Review by Matt Turner

Another top review Matt, keep em comin!!

Not heard any of these but my first choice would normally be Andy Bagguley's mix without even hearing it (similar to what you say). Interested to hear these, cheers mate.

Well we should be getting more reviews like this, I'm finally getting material before it's release date, so the review is a lot more helpful.

Not a massive fan of the original too be honest, heard O' Bir play it on Ways & Means and although its not a bad tune i thought it was lacking something.

Not heard any of the remixes yet so might check them out when i get the chance.

Good detailed review mate, glad to hear your getting the material for reviews now as well, i need to start making more of an effort too, hard when you don't know where too look tho.

This has finally been released on Audiojelly