A Lively Mind, the second artist album from Paul Oakenfold—perhaps the most important figure in modern club culture—is a passionate, up-tempo, electronic adventure. Continuing a tradition of employing unique vocalists, Oakenfold enlisted actress Brittany Murphy (8...more.

I've been a long time Oakenfold listener, along with many other trance / techno / house DJ artists and I appreciate the bold chances taken with the music. This album is truly wonderful and anyone who gives it 1 star obviously doesn...more.

Just saw Paul Oakenfold in Seattle supporting his new album and I must say that he knows how to get a crowd going!..he also took the time to come over to me and sign my copy of A Lively Mind...more.

Of all the genres within electronic music, trance probably gets the worst rap. The music is guilty by association with the hippies that worship it with a religious-like fervor. And if executed poorly, its dramatic crescendos sound like pretentious, pompous...more.

An essential collection of some of the worlds most talented progressive trance artists, featuring the style and ablility of Paul Oakenfold mixing classic tracks by Gus Gus, Paul Van Dyk and more. 1998 release. Standard jewel case.