TRACK REVIEW: Jake Major – The Amsterdam Tapes EP

Jake Major’s The Amsterdam Tapes EP is a bold venture into trance and dance that showcases his versatility and deep-rooted inspiration from electronic music legends like Jean-Michel Jarre, Giorgio Moroder and Kraftwerk. The EP, Jake’s first to feature vocals on every track, blends nostalgic elements from the 70s, 80s and 90s with a fresh, modern edge. These Pills of Lust and Longing sets the tone, capturing 90s rave’s euphoria while delivering a cautionary message about drug use. Euphoria Peloria continues the dreamy, altered-consciousness narrative, before How Can It Be? shifts to a grittier Eurodance sound exploring themes of loneliness and resilience. Closing with Vigilante, Jake revisits and enhances his earlier work, offering a dystopian, cinematic finish.