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Cid Inc - The Grill (featuring remixes by Victor Hugo, Inkfish, Lank)
(Tolerant)
Release Date: September 25th, 2008
Reviewed: 5/5
User Rating: 4.1/5
Henri Hurtig aka Cid Inc, is certainly no new-comer to the industry. As one half of the now infamous group Mashtronic, he has consistently produced music that has been widely supported by nearly every big-shot DJ across the globe. Cid Inc brings to us a massive release entitled "The Grill" on the Tolerant imprint. Upon first glance, this package looked promising. And upon listening, it certainly didn't disappoint. The Grill (original mix) is a finely tuned progressive monster, that aims to please, and succeeds in its mission. A nice, subtle synth-line is introduced immediately, accompanied by a crystal clear kick, and repetitive stabs that grab your attention immediately. Once the main hook synth gets going, you know you're in for a ride. "The Grill" has an assertive build that leaves you begging for more. Also, it translates very well on the dancefloor. Inkfish turns in a stunning remix, which can be described using one word: TWISTED! Inkfish always brings us top-notch productions, and this remix is absolutely stunning. It’s a bit more on the techy side, and the dark and dirty bassline is just the icing on the cake. Inkfish does an amazing job at twisting things up, and giving “The Grill” an extremely unique and relatively untapped sound. Next up to the plate is Victor Hugo, who twists the energy knob up several notches, adding a driving filtered bassline, and a smorgasbord of synth stabs and bleeps. It's a monstrous peak hour remix that will destroy a dancefloor with no problem. The breakdowns are mesmerizing, and uplifting, and the energy just explodes once the kick is re-introduced. This mix is gritty, groovy and powerful; you certainly can't argue with that combo. >Lank offers up another great interpretation, using a plethora of bleeps, samples, vinyl scratches and effects to really flip the script. Lank uses these gritty and unique elements to build things up to an epic climax, once he introduces Cid's hypnotizing hook line. This is a solid remix; that borrows from many different genres and really makes a powerful statement. Simply put, this is a huge release that should be in any serious DJ's repertoire. “The Grill” emits quality from all corners, with something for everyone.
Kev Obrien [18-Sep-2008]
Comments from MyPromoPool.com: 
"Like the Inkfish remix, and the others have promise. The groove could be a bit more pronounced, better hook." - 3.0 / 5
Spesh (Jondi & Spesh) (USA) (Loöq Records, Loöq Radio, Qoöl, Jondi & Spesh) 
"Total different sound from CID inc !! good stuff .. will play both original and Inkfish mix" - 4.5 / 5
Jalebee Cartel (India) (Frisky Radio, Dance Radio.GR ,Proton Radio, Baroque Records, System Records, Mashtronic Records) 
"Lovely mellow work from Cid. Really into Lank's remix as well" - 4.5 / 5
Luke Porter (UK) (Epsilon Trax, Proton Music, Tribal Vision Records, Balkan Connection) 
"pretty cool. i'll try it out." - 3.0 / 5
Astro & Glyde (USA/Spain) (le souk sundays, water based music, bedrock) 
"With you guys I honestly don't know how I can go wrong. " - 5.0 / 5
HappE aka The Happ E Killer (USA) (PanCyde Tribe, Ethereal Records, 4 the Nod Entertainment.) 
"Inkfish proving once again that progressive can can be a very loose term. Lank mix keeps things hot with no intentions of giving you a moment to breathe." - 3.0 / 5
Vital (USA) (R-Type Records, Sight and Sound Media Productions, Minc Lounge, Lizard Lounge, Afterhoursdjs.org) 
"Really great track and remixes. The Lank one is the one that really made my ears happy, but the rest are equally sweet. Top release from Tolerant." - 5.0 / 5
Jeffrey Collins (USA) (Aenaria, MAR186, Ascension, Point Records) 
"Massive remix from Inkfish, very melodic but totaly an other version of this track, sounds a bit minimal but the result is a realy good remix...
Lank remix is funked up and sound's prefect for the dancefloor." - 4.0 / 5
KyneticS (Manuel) (Italy) (DanceRadio.gr - Rosa Dei Venti Club - Monumento - Paips Café - Il Clan) 
"great track!! all versions its cool!!
thnx a lot!" - 4.0 / 5
Nikko.Z (Greece) (www.danceradio.gr) 
"Great EP " - 4.5 / 5
Miss Nine (Netherlands) (Turn On..., Vonyc Sessions, 925 Digital, Armada, Yoshitoshi, Harem) 
"solid sh*t, victor hugo's my favorite and inkfish rocks too" - 4.0 / 5
Ira Heinichen (USA) (friskyRecords, friskyRadio) 
"original and inkfish remix for me." - 3.5 / 5
Art Patrice (Croatia) (Synthetic Arts Recordings) 
"strong pack full suport " - 3.5 / 5
Memo Insua (Mexico) (Unite Pro / Skizzo Mexico / Witty tunes / Cromarti Records ) 
"all great will play " - 3.5 / 5
Dingle (Northern Ireland) (kickroach/airport route/bonzai ) 
"those tracks have the perfect conbination for all the moments on the dance floor...
" - 5.0 / 5
Liluca (Colombia) (Baroque,Proton,AnjunaDeeps,EMImusic,Avanguardia;add2basket,Stripped) 
"The Original mix is a bit understated, the Victor Hugo Remix brings it out a bit, opens it up, and raises the temperature a notch or two. The Lank Remix really simmers it down and boils it over with a tribal dubby piano groove." - 5.0 / 5
DJ Medieval (USA) (Ultimo Productions, DI.FM Radio, ProgressiveHouse.com) 
"This track is money, excellent production work throughtout the whole piece. Will jam this for sure." - 3.5 / 5
Dirty [M] (USA) (Solvent Entertainment/www.thebeat713.com) 
"really nice work here !" - 4.0 / 5
Smokin Circles (Cyprus) (Segment Records, Balkan Connection, Vise Versa, Proton Radio, Danceradio.gr, Pure.fm) 
"Great release from Cid. Im a huge fan of mashtronic and this doesnt disappoint " - 4.0 / 5
Jeremiah (Ireland) (Ambig, Baroque, Flow Vinyl, Sound Evolution, Epsilon Trax) 
"Cool, original grooves" - 3.5 / 5
Mike Hiratzka (USA) (Lost Angeles Recordings) 
"Inkfish and Lank mixes here, both with a unique spin on this theme." - 3.5 / 5
Tom Solo (Invisible DJs) (USA) (InvisibleDJs.com ProgressiveHouse.com, DJMix.net) 
"These are a bit outside of my style. The Inkfish mix is different and fun to listen to, but the Lank mix is just plain dirty and laced with tech. " - 3.5 / 5
DJ Marcus (USA) (DI.FM, XTC Radio London; frisky Radio; Progressions with DJ Marcus) 
"really energetic synthy and chunky electro-ish house." - 3.5 / 5
Chloe Harris (USA) (further, b-sides, proton radio, litheum, machine agency, djdownload) 
"The Original Mix, Inkfish and Lank are quality stuff...really diggin these soundz!" - 4.5 / 5
Sasha Le Monnier (UK) (Source Of Gravity/Ascension Records/Nightshade Music /Balkan Connection/Pangea Recordings/Bellarine) 
"Wicked music! Excellent ep, proggy tracks with electro and tech influences. This is a MONSTER!" - 5.0 / 5
Jehr (USA) () 
"Nice twisted house from Inkfish mix." - 3.5 / 5
Nosmo v Kris B (USA) (Armada, Baroque, Nightshade Music, DI.fm, Protonradio.com) 
"Big room track - will be on this at the weekend!!" - 4.0 / 5
Andy Newland (UK) (bedrock, ministry of sound, twisted audio, renaissance, baroque, bellarine) 
"Fantastic package here, Victor Hugo and original mixes are in my September chart. Will support at shows." - 5.0 / 5
Darin Epsilon (USA) (DI.fm, Proton, Groovecollection, Curvve, System Recordings, Dissident, Inkfish, Balance Record Pool) 
"Huge release here! The INKFISH remix is absolutely amazing, I would give it a 6 out of 5 if I could!" - 5.0 / 5
Kev Obrien (USA) (Stranjj Recordings | ProgressiveHouse.com | Proton Radio | Danceradio.gr) |
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