The year 2001 was the year everything changed, for better or for worse. America lost its virginity as far being excluded from the big global dance and it was also the year that many of the rave promoters were singled out by the government for being drug peddlers of the lowest common denominator. Is the Man really to blame? The feds may be an easy target to pick on but let's face it it's the promoter's vibe and music , not the Man, that fuels the imaginations and hormones. Cyberfest 2001-Sounds Of The Digital Revolution Vol. 2 is proof positive that lately the goods these latter day PT Barnums have been trying to sell the unwashed masses are tainted. But each massive is now laden with all kinds of hype and persecution hysteria to make it seem worthy of the high dollars both DJ and promoter demand. Get real! A compilation comprised of bland tracks, b-side filler material, and just plain crapola (the band Planet B, anyone?) make any CD buyer feel ripped off. On Cyberfest 2001-Sounds Of The Digital Revolution Vol. 2 the garbage far outweighs the nuggets on this12 song "wish you were" sampler. Let's hope there isn't a volume three.

By Sean-Michael Yoder Grade: D