Loka Nunda: Press

Mother Is Reacting: Sweet Lord (Audio CD) Nina Hagen Loka Nunda.

Nina Hagen does it again! Take Hindi spiritual music and topics,add loops and acid house music and you have another winner. The art work is also fantastic. The only (minor) problem is a mixup of some of the titles. On the insert,the 3rd song is listed as "Creation" while on the back it is called "Profisy". Now if only it didn't take forever for us in America to get new Nina product.For
Nina fans, it's a great lift, even though her contribution is somewhat limited. The music is thoroughly enjoyable, whether on low volume (ambient spiritual) or high volume(dancey, spacey). This engaging mix features Nina vocals, samples from Nonsexmonkrock and a really well crafted mix of synths, drum machines and special effects. It is more engaging than the double Indian album but less than a genuine Nina Hagen solo album. And it plays beautifully from start to finish.

1. Intro 0:25
2. Come Into My Heart 6:38
3. My Sweet Lord 5:03
4. Creation 5:47
5. Dirty Bombay 5:31
6. You Are Eternal 8:00
7. Aum Tat Sat 6:40
8. Dance of Destruction 8:01
9. Thrashing Rama (My Sweet Lord) 4:12
10. Guru Sun Shine 6:14
11. Sweet Lord Trance Mix 8:30
12. Govinda 3:57
13. Go Cool Dub 3:41
14. Hare Krishna 5:30

My favorite track on the CD is #9, "Thrashing Rama (My Sweet Lord). But the whole CD really rocks! It could pass for circuit party music, but I wouldn't relegate it to that status exclusively.

The revamped versions of "My Sweet Lord" are amazing as they have both a dance quality to them as well as a meditative one. This is the sort of party music that makes for a special occasion. It doesn't change the world of trance music, but serves as an excellent addition to the genre. If you are into Nina and trance remixes, go for it! You won't be disappointed! If you enjoyed Om Namah Shivay, then just imagine that put to a contemporary club beat.

Added note: I have been listening to this for a few days now and can't stop! It is such joyous music! Listen, listen, listen! :-{D}