Thrivemix, Vol. 1: Mixed by Mike Rizzo and St. John

Thrivemix, Vol. 1: Mixed by Mike Rizzo and St. John

ASIN: B000A7Q1Q0

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Thrive Records. Home to the world's biggest DJ's, brings you the biggest collection of dance hits. A twenty four track double CD continuous mix features a combination of the latest club smashes along with hard to find dancefloor remixes of some of today's biggest hits. ThriveMix01 includes previously unreleased remixes of Kelly Clarkson "Since U Been Gone," Ryan Cabrera "True" & Fantasia's "It's All Good." The album also features club remixes of Alicia Keys, Dido, Nina Sky, Ray Charles vs. Dio and Annie, along with a selection of the most recent dancfloor hits from club favorites Daft Punk, Tiesto, DJ Sammy, Basement Jaxx, Dirty Vegas, Paul Van Dyk & more! Mixed by WKTU NYC's Mike Rizzo and Wild 94.9 San Francisco's St. John.

Thrivemix, Vol. 1: Mixed by Mike Rizzo and St. John,Various Artists,Thrive (Red),Dance Collections,Dance Music,Pop,V/a Compilations

Average customer rating:

Ultras the winner, but this still has some good stuff

Depends on what you want...

It May Not Be For the Clubs, but There are Awesome Songs Here

NOOOO

Im not thriving about anything.

Thrivemix, Vol. 1: Mixed by Mike Rizzo and St. John
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Thrive (Red)
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
Compilations | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music | Ambient | Dance Pop | Disco | Drum & Bass | Electronica | Freestyle | Techno-House | Trance | Trip Hop
General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000A7Q1Q0
Release Date: 2005-09-20

Tracks:

Kristine W The Wonder Of It All (Remix Radio Edit)
Kelly Clarkson Since U Been Gone (Jason Nevins Rock Da Edit)
Sun End Of The Earth (Eric Kupper Club Mix)
Alicia Keys Featuring Tony! Toni! Tone! and Jermaine Paul Diary (Hani Remix)
Nina Sky "Turnin' Me On" (Lenny B. Remix)
Fantasia Its All Good (Steve Augello Mix)
Sherrie Lea No Ordinary Love (Blacksky Mix)
Daft Punk Technologic
Ryan Cabrera True (Ford Mix)
Annie Heartbeat (Scumfrog Radio Edit)
Jennifer Green We're Not Alone (Josh Harris Club Mix)
DJ Sammy Why (Club Remix)

Tracks:

Basement Jaxx Oh My Gosh! (Jaxx Club Edit)
Dirty Vegas Walk Into The Sun (King Unique Sunstroke Vocal Mix)
Ian Van Dahl Inspiration (Peter Luts Remix)
Fischerspooner Never Win (Benny Benassi Mix)
Ray Charles vs. Dio Walkin & Talkin (Dio Radio Edit)
Erasure Breathe (LMC Extended Club Mix)
Dido Sand In My Shoes (Above & Beyond Mix)
Plummet 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover (CS Jay Club Mix)
Tiesto w/Kirsty Hawkshaw Just Be (Antillas Club Mix)
Deep Dish Say Hello (Paul Van Dyk Remix)
Kate Ryan Only If I (Hiver & Hammer Remix)
D.H.T. Listen To Your Heart (Furious F. Extended Mix)

Album Description

Thrive Records. Home to the world's biggest DJ's, brings you the biggest collection of dance hits. A twenty four track double CD continuous mix features a combination of the latest club smashes along with hard to find dancefloor remixes of some of today's biggest hits. ThriveMix01 includes previously unreleased remixes of Kelly Clarkson "Since U Been Gone," Ryan Cabrera "True" & Fantasia's "It's All Good." The album also features club remixes of Alicia Keys, Dido, Nina Sky, Ray Charles vs. Dio and Annie, along with a selection of the most recent dancfloor hits from club favorites Daft Punk, Tiesto, DJ Sammy, Basement Jaxx, Dirty Vegas, Paul Van Dyk & more! Mixed by WKTU NYC's Mike Rizzo and Wild 94.9 San Francisco's St. John.

Customer Reviews:

Ultras the winner, but this still has some good stuff.......2006-10-09

Overall not a bad mix. I've heard better and by better I mean Ultra's CD's but this one still has some gems. I hate Tiesto but Just Be is a 10 minute long anthem. Probably best on the CD. Ends of the Earth is amazing also.

Benny Benassi puts down a great track Never Win. Obviously Heartbeat and Technologic are great additions. But I also liked True and I hate Ryan Cabrerra.

I think sometimes the music goes too far into the funky house realm for me which I am not a fan of. I like very trancy music and some styles of dirty house. Def a great CD and I would pick it up for some songs but Ultra is the real winner.

Depends on what you want..........2006-02-07

This is definately NOT a club album, but more of a prepping to go out mix. I really like this album because to me it is a compromise. I like harder house and trance, but my wife hates it, but likes dance grooves with vocals, or vocal trance if you will. So this album is kind of a compromise in our house. There are enough 'noted artists' that are mixed to make her happy, and enough 'rarer' mixes to make me happy. So again, it just depends. Sample it and see what you think.

As far as comparing it to the Ultra titles, I'd have to lean on this album being slightly better than most of them.

I like End of the Earth, Technologic, as well as the Van Dahl, Basement Jaxx, and Dirty Vegas tracks, but sadly, my favorite is Dido's Sand in my Shoes...I love this remix!

It May Not Be For the Clubs, but There are Awesome Songs Here.......2005-11-25

I don't buy CDs to play them in clubs. I buy them to listen to. So, this review is for those like me who just want the music. I don't like mixed-in songs more than songs by themself (unmixed), but I don't mind it. "ThriveMix01" is an amazing CD with mostly amazing songs.

CD1: MIKE RIZZO

1. Kristine W - "The Wonder of It All (Remix Radio Edit)" (3:25) A-
You may remember this great vocalist from the 90's with her massive hit "One More Try" and her duet with Patti LaBelle "Land of the Living". Her latest, "The Wonder of it All" is not a remake. It's her own song, unlike what I first thought. It's really, really good. Kristine W can really sing well, as you will soon see after listening to this. I also like the music on this track.
2. Kelly Clarkson - "Since U Been Gone (Jason Nevins Da Rock Edit)" (4:33) B+
I really liked Jason Nevins' more synthy remix, but this is still good. It's a lot like the original, which you've definitely heard. Kelly Clarkson won American Idol for a reason. This song is really good.
3. Sun - "End of the Earth (Eric Kupper Club Mix)" (4:49) B+
Nice house song. Decent vocals. Good music.
4. Alicia Keys - "Diary (Hani Mix)" (5:01) A-
Great remix of an original song I haven't heard before this. Alicia Keys is known for her amazing vocals. This isn't quite her best vocalwise, but it's still fun to listen to.
5. Nina Sky - "Turnin' Me On (Lenny B Mix)" (2:52) B
It's reminiscent of "Move Ya Body", but that was better. This song is pretty catchy after a while, but it takes time to get used to.
6. Fantasia - "It's All Good (Steve Augello Mix)" (5:40) A-
Fantasia, another American Idol winner, is an amazing singer. Going that I voted for her, of course I was excited for her first few songs. This is my favorite so far, mostly because I'm biased for dance music =] Well, anyway, since she didn't write the lyrics, I can't blame her for how unsensible they are. But the music is great, and her vocals rock.
7. Sherrie Lea - "No Ordinary Love (Blacksky Mix)" (5:03) B+
I love the music. The vocals and lyrics aren't standing out for me, but they sound fine with the music. Good song overall.
8. Daft Punk - "Technologic" (4:21) B+
Hamsters-on-the-internet song. At first, it's really annoying, but when the background vocal sounds come in, the song begins to rock.
9. Ryan Cabrera - "True (Ford Mix)" (4:52) A-
Since I downright hated the original song, it would take a lot for the song to achieve A- status. Well, just to say, this remix revives my hope in the song. I just hated the original because it was brutally murdered by radio replay. This remix really gives the song justice-and-beyond. Good beat, great music. And the vocals are even OK.
10. Annie - "Heartbeat (Scumfrog Mix)" (6:50) B+
I don't care about anything but the beat, but that beat is too catchy to describe. I guess the rest of the song is fine too.
11. Jennifer Green - "We're Not Alone (John Harris Club Mix)" (5:58) B+
Pretty good song. Nice vocals and rock-house genre fusions.
12. DJ Sammy - "Why (Club Remix)" (5:36) A+
An amazing cover of Annie Lennox's hit. THE highlight of the first CD. Trust me, there's more songs like this to go crazy over. Amazing music, amazing vocals. There isn't anything to dislike on this song.

CD2 - ST JOHN

1. Basement Jaxx - "Oh My Gosh! (Jaxx Club Edit)" (4:43) A
Oh my gosh I love this song! Really funny. The vocalists' British accents really add to the song well. This is definitely Basement Jaxx's best hit, in front of "Romeo". This song is pumpin' and an amazing way to start the amazing second cd of ThriveMix01.
2. Dirty Vegas - "Walk Into the Sun (King Unique Sunstroke Vocal Mix)" (6:29) A
Amazing music here. Really catchy. The vocals also are pretty good. You'll get hooked most by the music, though. Great song to listen to. It's one of my faves.
3. Ian Van Dahl - "Inspiration (Peter Luts Mix)" (5:09) A-
I love this song. Especially the remix, because of the traditional Ian Van Dahl synths which are present at the beginning of the song. As always, her vocals are pretty good and work really well with the music. GOOD SONG.
4. Fischerspooner - "Never Win (Benny Benassi Mix)" (3:01) A-
At first I didn't like this song but I got used to it. One of Benassi's better remixes. I love that electric sound! It works very well with Fischerspooner's song.
5. Ray Charles - "Walkin' & Talkin' (Dio Remix Edit)" (3:08) B-
It's kind of strange that my least favorite song from this album is by Ray Charles, because he was such a legendary, amazing singer. But you've gotta admit, this song is pretty bad. Not even house music can save this song. At least remix a GOOD SONG BY RAY CHARLES if you want to tribute him!!!!
6. Erasure - "Breathe (LMC Extended Club Mix)" (5:21) A++
BEST SONG ON THE ALBUM. This is also the best remix of Erasure's amazing new hit "Breathe". This dance classic is one of my favorite songs of all time. Beautiful song with amazing vocals and outstanding music. Unless if Limewire is your preference (unlike me), this song is one of THE reasons to buy this album.
7. Dido - "Sand in my Shoes (Above & Beyond Mix)" (6:40) A
This pumping trance mix of a great Dido song extends above and beyond (haha) from the original with great synths and a great feel. This song reminds me of summer, which could add to why I believe this song to be so great.
8. Plummet - "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover (CS Jay Mix)" (4:05) A-
Great cover of Paul Simon's original classic. Of course it doesn't quite live up to the original, but it's still great. The beginning part is somewhat pointless as in the song drops that house section for a pumping trance beat. The song is still great.
9. DJ Tiesto Feat. Kirsty Hawkshaw - "Just Be (Antillas Club Mix)" (10:11) A+
One of my other favorites from this album. Bonafide trance music with soulsearching lyrics and an awesome vocalist. DJ Tiesto's best hit. Antillas' remix of his original song is much, much better than the original in nearly every way. SO GOOD. Definitely give this one a listen.
10. Deep Dish - "Say Hello (Paul van Dyk Mix)" (7:29) A-
I love trance, but on first listen this remix can be kind of boring. But then you must realize that this is one of those songs that you need to listen to in the background when doing something else. If you do that, then this song will stand out much more. I liked the original song better, but this remix is pretty good.
11. Kate Ryan - "Only If I (Hiver & Hammer Mix)" (5:20) A+
The third of my album favorites. Another song which reminds me of summer. Kate Ryan is an amazing vocalist who also shows her talents on her French hit "Desenchantee". The original of "Only If I" is pretty straightforward, but this remix really adds another variety layer to the song enhancing it greatly. I love this song and highly suggest you to listen to it!
12. D.H.T. - "Listen to Your Heart (Furious F.EZ Extended Mix)" (4:02) A-
It would be a sin to not include the most popular recent dance song on this album. D.H.T's amazing remake of the 80's hit deserves its popularity. Furious F.EZ's synth-adorned trance mix turns a cheesy pop song into a pumping trance club track. A really good song.

So, overall, this album definitely earns an A-/A. There are some of the best songs out today on this album, plus a few rare, amazing remixes of pop songs and dance songs alike. It may not be material to be played in clubs because of (as other Amazon reviewers pointed out) the shortness of some of the tracks, but to listen to alone, this album rocks. I definitely suggest it for those who love dance music to listen to at home. BUY IT.

NOOOO.......2005-10-07

THIS CD SHOULD HAVE A LABEL SAYIN "WARNING NOT A REAL DJ, AND NOT GOOD MUSIC" ALL OF THIS SO CALLED CLUB MUSIC IS OLD ALREADY AND ALL THIS GUY DOES IS PUT IN A CD AND LET IT PLAY. SO, THIS MAY BE ONE NIGHT IN NYC FOR HIM, BUT OBVIOULSY SITTING AT HOME DOWNLOADING MUSIC AND NOT IN A REAL NYC CLUB. I CAN'T BELIEVE I AM WRITING THIS BUT THE WORLD MUST KNOW NYC HOUSE IS NOT PLAYED BY GUYS LIKE THIS MAN AND HIS RADIO STATION. SO ON BEHALF OF NYC AND THE REAL CLUBBER "WE ARE SORRY THAT YOU HAD TO EVEN LOOK AT THIS CD, OR MIKE RIZZO'S. YOU ARE BETTER OFF BUYING THE WILLIAM HUNG'S CD.

Im not thriving about anything........2005-10-07

This album should have been renamed to classics. And I'm still trying to figure out what to classify this album as.....I mean how are you gonna put Kelly Clarkson and Deep Dish on the same cd. Either you are really desperate for money or just have a bad taste in music. And I dont know about the whole "dance hits" agenda. It sounds more like a bad and distasteful mixing selection. So my opinion; Save your money and get something worth listening to. This makes the Nightlife scene look bad. Really bad.

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