Customer Reviews
The excellence is in the mixing - By: Alan, 10 Aug 2008 
I don't like every song on this album. Infact, I can probably say this for #7 more so than #5 or #6 (I don't own #1-#4). However, I have nothing but admiration for the way Tiesto mixes the songs, as I have mentioned on previos ISoS albums. This is no exception - the choice of songs, & the order on which they appear is just true brilliance,in my opinion.
In short, cd01 is more vocal, 'housey,' & could be classed as cheesy, even though using the phrase 'cheesy' is cheesier than any music can be. I don't think it is, there are some good songs here that really do allow you to drift away with the sunshine & the associated connotations of a beach party, etc.
Cd02 is very much more progressive & trancey, partiuclarly at the end. This suits me better due to my personal tastes, & I actually think this is the most progressive I've heard on the ISoS series so far. But again, you have to listen to this album all the way through to fully capture the meaning & effort that Tiesto has put into this album, which is exceptional.
If you want a quality album & a diverse electronic & very hot, emotional & summer-club experience, then a quick purchase of this album will satisfy your needs. Then go & buy #5 & #6, & probably the others preceeding that as well!!
Need help in choosing a trance compilation? Your search is now over! - By: chucklemunch, 04 Aug 2008 Here we are again, at the mercy of another unfaultering double compilation from Tiesto. The ISOS Collections have to be my all round absolute favourite dance/trance compilations of all time. For anyone out there reading this reviewin need of a little advice, & help with the hundreds of thousands compilations for trance out there. Then look no further, just buy anyone of ISOS volumes. If you are interestedin the diversity that trance music has to offer, I can't think of another collection series that gives you such a broad scope on what is so stereotypically thought of as a boring genre of music. People who normally detest trance after hearing the chart cheese, hear these compilations & suddenly think. "wow! This is actually really good! What is this??" I've converted many of my mates to ISOS fans, it's not hard.
Now ISOS collections are all about a journey through music. Since number 4. Tiesto has taken inspiration from places he's toured, & used that to build his compilations, & give each volume a distict sound, & feel. We now have his Asia collection, which was recorded outin Thailand.
I can't choose my favourite ISOS, but the beginning of disc one is without a doubt the best intro to a ISOS ever. It's just beautiful, you can so easily picture yourself with the waves crashing & feel the heat of the sun beating on your chest!!
Disc one is more about the vocal side of trance. It's more chilled, & is perfect beach music. Just picture yourself loungingin the sun soaking up some rays, & drinking a cold beer. That's when you'll just feel like you'rein heaven with thisin the backround. The interchange between tracks on both discs is flawless as usual, & like ISOS's you must listen to the whole of each disc to really appeciate the compilation more. After a few listens you really begin to admire how well put together & arranged the tracks are. This is why I admire Tiesto more than any other Dj. His collections are usually more interesting & varied to other trance Dj's (I'm sure someone out there will disagree, but that's my opinion).
Anyway. Disc two is the harder, & more instrumentally orientated. This is perfect to play when getting ready to head out for a night out, or for when trainning at the gym.
Both discs are equally good, you'll happily listen to either one. Most of the time though your mood will find you reaching for one or the other, depending if you're relaxed or energised. I could go on & rate every track individually, but ISOS isn't about that. Just sit back & let Tiesto take on a journey though the world of vocal, & progressive trance. You'll come out enlightened, & hopefully a fan of this amazing collection. If you like this one, my advise is to buy the rest. They're all amazing.
Here's to number 8, & lets hope they keep coming long after that!
I LIKE ! - By: S. Templar, 12 Jul 2008 
Good solid offering by Tiesto. Very few weak tracks although Disc 1 is far better than 2in my opinion. The best all round of the 'In Search Of Sunrise' Series so far.
Tiesto does it again - By: M. Flower, 11 Jul 2008 Another great album from DJ Tiesto. You'll need to listen to it a couple of times to get into it but once you have you can appreciate what Tiesto has made. Not hard trance but more a great follow on from Search of Sunrise Vol.6 & highly recommended.
Stellar! I love both CDs! - By: A Reader, 27 Jun 2008 ISOS 5 was widely regarded as the classic - this is way better! Very instrumental, very light on the vocals, which is how I like my trance. CD 1 / CD 2... they're both stunners. The best trance I've heardin a long while.
