4/5 Great addition to the Anjunabeats collection
  by snufflelofegus (New York, NY)
When I first listened to both CDs all the way through, to be honest, I was a little less than blown away. I only really noticed 2, maybe 3 tracks per CD that really stood out from the rest. It took a couple of listens to really get a good impression. Some albums are just that way it seems. Anyways..

In this album, as is normally the case with the Anjunabeats collection, CD1 is the more progressive and melodic of the two discs. It starts off with kind of a slow, jazzy track, and then jumps into song #2 with a nice track called "Milano" by Boom Jinx and Jaytech. Track 4 "Pacific" by Oliver Smith is also pretty sweet. It keeps the same creamy, mellow pace and then drops into track 6 "Tonight" by Dirty Vegas, remixed by Above and Beyond (Probably the best track on the entire album). "Safe" by Velvetine is pretty good, but there really aren't a whole lot of great tracks after that. There are a few forgettable tracks here, but overall it is well paced, and well mixed. I give CD1 3 stars, but since "Tonight" is on this disc, it gets an extra 1/2 a star :)

At first, CD2 really didn't seem to stand out to me for some reason, until I reached "Eclipse" by Activa pres. Solar movement (track 12), a great track which is near the end. After a few more listens, CD2 not only started to sound better, but began to outshine CD1. CD2 starts off strong and keeps a high intensity pace throughout the whole disc. After a few listens, it would be easier to name off the tracks that did NOT seem to fit in the overall theme of CD2. The thing that stands out about this disc is not so much the individual tracks, but the track placement and selection. Its pretty amazing what they do with the build, and overall pace, especially towards the beginning, and then again toward the end. Thats not to say that there aren't some great tracks like "Misgrey" by Sunny Lax, "Irufushi" by Super8 & Tab, or "Eclipse" by Activa pres. Solar movement. Once again, there are some forgettable tracks on the second disc, but less than CD1. I give CD2 4 stars.

All in all, its a great album that may take a couple of listens to appreciate fully.



5/5 UK's legendary producer/DJ trio Above & Beyond, amazing Vol. 7
  by Thomas W. Dunn
As with any Above and Beyond release, this trio of producers and DJs always satisfy my desire for the best trance/dance compilation. It is without a doubt an essential addition to any electronic music library. Above and Beyond and their Ajunabeats affiliation never disappoints and that holds for Vols. 1 - 7. For Volume 7, they have assembled the amazing jaytech, one of the best producers/DJ's I have ever seen live. The track Milano from Boom Jinx and Jaytech is just one of the very powerful songs on disc 1. Oliver Smith, Mat Zo and Above and Beyond's Ajunabeach left me awestruck. This entire cd contains layered strong melodies combined with very srong riffs that stay in your head long after your first listen.

Volume 7 comes full circle, with every synth, bassline and drums, and the vocal remix of Dirty Vegas, "Tonight", is a testament to the talent of Above and Beyond's effectiveness as producers and remix genius. I look forward to Tri-State 2, words can not describe how I felt when I listened to Tri-State. With Volume 7, breakdowns still carry the momentum of the tracks on disc 2, with Daniel Kandi, Sunny Lax, Dan Stone and Nitrous Oxide.

Congratulations and thanks to A & B for Volume 7, Above and Beyond always delivers. Do not hesitate to purchase this excellent 2 disc/DVD.....Anjunabeats 7 carries with it a strong element of emotion.

4/5 Excellent
  by The Bouncer
Once again Above & Beyond's Anjunabeats doesn't disappoint. If you like deep, flowing trance type music you will like this CD. The bonus DVD is basically shots of Above & Beyond on tour with them talking into the camera to me it was pretty worthless, no real information no format just random tapings. I bought the CD/DVD set to see the DVD instead of waiting several days for it to arrive I should have bought it on Amazon MP3. I gave it 4 stars because of the DVD the Music deserves 5.

4/5 the best tance trio to ever live
  by V. Taran (Boston, MA)
love this band and love the fact that i got this cd in less than 2 days! amazon is quick and easy especcially when you dont have to pay shipping

5/5 a&b anjunabeats 7 (2 disc + dvd)
  by Wayne Ngo (joliet , il. usa)
the only release by a&b anjunabeats series i don't own is their first one. now this triumphant release makes me want to fork out a C note and a half to complete their anjunabeats series. this new release is that convincing!