“It’s been so long since I felt this good!” - Savant in having fun again.

If the album cover hasn’t already clued you in, Invasion is bonkers. Back to Earth from the Protos space odyssey, and a far cry from the harsh storms of Zion, Invasion doesn’t have a care in the world. You might criticise this album for its lack of focus. What’s the theme? Where’s the story? Who the fuck is making the cat noises? You’d be missing the point - Invasion relishes in its own reckless abandon.

Take the aptly-named Change for example, where the constantly increasing tempo drives things to berzerk proportions. Or 1997, a heart-thumping love letter to the eponymous Trance scene that makes you want to reach for the lasers all over again. And hold on to your skull for Desperado, a whiplash of a hardcore track that genuinely sounds like it’s designed for kicking heads in.

But don’t be fooled by the bark or the bite - Invasion is a fun and peace-loving pup all the same. Innocence steps into the funkiest elevator music you’ll ever have the joy of being lifted by. And the chilled, simple and heartfelt Return echoes a melancholy love story that many can relate to. The downtempo tracks effectively serve to break up the mayhem, allowing for some digestion and reflection before heading back into the club.

Make no mistake, if it’s four-on-the-floor beats you’re after, Savant’s got you covered. But the kick-clap Electro is starting to feel dated. When the music submits to this formula, it feels like chain around Invasion’s neck. So it’s a good thing there’s only a few of them.

Savant brings a motley rhythm game to the table otherwise, grabbing a handful of every dance genre and dragging them along for the ride. Trap, Breakbeat, Hip-Hop, Drum & Bass, Swing… nothing is sacred.

Savant, being Savant, accomplished Invasion in a matter of months. Some say it sounds too familiar, or that he should’ve taken more time to stick to a theme or set a mood. And for the bigger concept albums like Zion, Protos or Orakel, I would agree. But not for Invasion. Invasion isn’t about writing a message, it’s about expressing a feeling. Freedom. Joy. Putting the fun into the music. And just a bit of madness.

It’s also FREE (name your price) - so you really have nothing to lose ;)