Up to 2005, this was commonly thought to be the hallmark of Phynn's achievements. Though, my perspective remains that Escape was (and still is) the better track, from whose melody was almost identically drawn into Lucid. However, the difference between Lucid and Escape is that Lucid seems to have been intended for far less intensity and, perhaps paradoxically, to make it more anthemic. Also, Lucid is likely the more "uplifting" response to the melancholy and spooky sounds of Escape. Lucid is simply designed to be a "feel good" track.

On its own merits, Lucid is a fine piece of music. The complexity of Lucid is somewhat obscured by its rather simple percussion elements. This is overshadowed by a series of hectic lead sounds that preface the core of the song. The melody of the breakdown abruptly interrupts the song without much warning, signaling that the peak is soon to arrive. A second breakdown late in the song offers new elements, such as a biting supersaw, which gives the overall melody a slight dissonant sound and helps to inject new energy in the process. Evidently, this is one of those pull-no-punches uplifters that many refer to, and a mighty effective one at that.

NOTES: Lucid was well known for appearing in "Tiësto In Concert 2" in 2004. Phynn also revived Lucid in his Trance Energy 2007 set.

Phynn is a homophonic (to "Finne") alias donned by Dutch producer Finne Jager.