Around the World
L.A. trancemeister Christopher Lawrence, never one to take his foot off the accelerator behind the decks, further cements that reputation with this dexterous mix, a seamless challenge to Europe's better-known trancers. Muscular yet glowing with a summery, likeable sheen,Around the Worldcruises along in the fast lane, V8-powered but blessed with a smooth transmission. Spectrum's "Manhattan," Fred Numf vs 5.0's "Hong Kong Junkie," and Lawrence's own peerless remix of Night Fever's "Mile High" makeWorldthe sort of album autobahns were made for. Or state highways (but be sure you don't get caught).--Steffan Chirazi