State of Trance 2012

Despite other negative reviews you will see, I feel this is Armin's overall best in a long time! I normally am not the biggest fan of the 'On the Beach' CD, but this one is probably his best to date. It is loaded with too many vocal Trance tracks, but even those are listenable & good tracks. I was expecting 2012 to suck from all the negative reviews, but it definitely does not. CD2 is where you will find the good stuff! Similar sounding tracks, yes, but we are talking about Trance! The CD flows from one track to the next so perfectly, and it just keeps getting better from track to track. Also, from what I had read about lots of vocal tracks, CD2 only has two, and they don't come until near the end of the set. I've listened to CD2 a ton this past month!I have every State of Trance since 2004, and while I'm not sure this is the best, I'd definitely say it's in the top three or four for sure. I always like to listen to mix-sets several times before making up my mind on how I feel about it and before I review it here.I wanted to review ASOT 2012 to show some support for an awesome set by Armin, and I hope he can get back the #1 ranking on DJ Mag Poll. It makes me wanna puke that a house DJ has number one. Thanks, Armin, and I'll be ready for ASOT 2013!UPDATE: I cannot stop listening to CD2 (In the Club)! It may be up there with the greatest single disc of Trance I have ever heard. George Acosta's Miami CD2, Ferry Corsten Once Upon a Night (Vol. 1) CD2, The Thrillseekers Nightmusic Vol 3 (CD1), and most of Christopher Lawrence's CDs come to mind as absolute treasures. The second CD on ASOT 2012 is right up there. The final track on it is the only slightly weak track, but this CD is so amazing! I just had to share more of my thoughts.

Pay no attention to the man behind the 3-star review. I mean really! Are we listening to the same CD?So many great tunes.Disc 1: The new Roger Shah/Sunlounger tune Try to Be Love is one of my favorites. Always love Roger Shah and Sunlounger and this song continues his great Sunlounger Series.In your arms by Andy Moor features the smooth, creamy vocals of Jessica Sweetman-a hands in the air tune for sure.Don't miss "Always Loved, Never Forgotten" by Tenishia and Suddenylt Summer by AVB. Classic Trance.Disc 2: This WHOLE CD is EPIC. Starts off with Ashley Wallbridge (Look for his new CD-it's amazing too!) and proceeds to steal your mind for the next 60+ minutes.0rgan Nilsen's Amsterdam, the dance floor favorite "Kinetic" by Abstract Vision & Elite Electronic and the Trance Anthem "Concrete Angel"-Gareth Emery remixed by John O'Callaghan will simply steal your consciousness.I too was fortunate enough to attend Beyond Wonderland in March. What an amazing event. Music lovers from all over the world experiencing a truly one-of-a-kind and once-in-a-lifetime event. Thank You AVB, Aly & Fila, John O'Callaghan, Sied van Riel, Arty, ATB, and Gareth Emery. All of your music has changed my life. Gotten me out of my "comfort zone", taught me to let go on the dance floor, and opened my mind to a world I didn't even know existed.Get this CD-Go see these people live, your life will never be the same.

A State of Trance 2012 by Armin Van Buuren is a two cd set of 32 songs. The first disc set is titled On The Beach and has fifteen songs ranging from meaningful songs such as Try To Be Love by Sunlounger & Zara Taylor (Roger Shah Naughty Love Mix)and the jovial Suddenly Summer by Armin Van Buuren feat. Ana Criado. The second disc titled in the club has 17 songs ranging from Armin Van Buuren’s collaboration with Gaia and 550 Senta (Aether Mix) by Andrew Rayel. A good selection for those looking for a hybrid of playful and worthwhile trance songs.

I first ordered this CD with an unwelcoming crack on the jewel case, so I immediately filed a claim for a replacement; and i-Deals immediately sent me a new one when I didn't even expect it; when I didn't even know they would send you a replacement unless you were required to return the original item to their replacement center. Unfortunately the replacement CD did have a crack as well, and I give up on ever replacing the CD again, as i-Deals packages fragile CDs into paper thin cardboard stock which is extremely susceptible to careless mailmen. Nevertheless I admire i-Deals greatly for their no-questions-asked replacement, and I actually grew a little fond over them, however I will not be a returning customer to their services, knowing the care put into shipment is rather questionable.

I've been buying Armin's State of Trance series since the beginning & although his mixing is immaculate he, for obvious commercial reasons, includes a few more vocal house flavored tracks than the purest trance lover, myself included, would prefer. Sasha & Digweed are a good comparison to what I'm referring to. In any event this latest Van Buuren release will no doubt satisfy most of his loyal fans in both the trance & house genre's.

I have to be honest, this compilation is very good. I am a little unimpressed with CD 1. CD 2 is great. The tracks aren't as smooth and creamy as last year's 2011 ASOT. Last year's was just on a different level than this year. Overall I would buy again, but I'm not sure that it will turn into a classic.

I am a Baby Boomer. Born in 1955. Most of my kind think that music died with Elvis, Beatles, and Buddy Holly. I like to listen to the newst beats. The old stuff gets, well, old. Horrible recording equipment. Sound is terrible. Now with a up-graded music system, one can truly appreciate the advances of recording techonology. While Elvis sounds the same. Tinny.

Every year for the last 4 years I've purchased Armin's CDs. It's one of those things that you initially don't like but the more you listen to it, the more I like it. I've known that to happen more than one, that is why I keep buying his CDs.

El distribuidor me vendió un CD usado, los dos cd si son importados pero la caja o el estuche no concuerdan con un CD importado parece una caja de edición mexicana

Extremely excited to add this to my collection. One of my favorites from Armin van Buuren.

毎年恒例のASOTシリーズの2012ver!2004から毎年買っていますが、やっぱり質が高い!日本にあるTRANCEのイメージなど、どこにもありません。W&WやOmniaなどの新進気鋭のDJをはじめ、もちろんArminも!本物のTRANCEの音に包まれて体全体で聴けます!

Good album,like all armin stuff!

Armin is the best