Sit down my child, and let me weave you a yarn, because the fact that Balance012 is 365Mag's first ever 9.5/10 means that there's a decent amount of material to cover. As any fan of electronic music will tell you, the methods and techniques of mixing, blending and re-editing a CD compilation are monstrous. Lee Burridge, having over two decades of experience under his sombrero, is certainly no stranger to the process, having done numerous compilations for Global Underground and Fabric, among others, as well as holding down a massive tour schedule that leaves little time for the missus. Combine that with the musical philosophy behind the folks at Balance, and you've got quite a beast in the making.

From my own experiences, I believe that electronic music in general must take you somewhere unexpected in order for the producers' intentions to be known: whether that place be soft and fluffy, sexed out, or harsh and diminishing, the places you can go with the right music are only limited to the imagination and creativity of the person behind the decks. I believe it's that ideal which Lee has put into what is, undoubtedly, his best album yet, and what could very well become a defining moment in modern dance.

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