Just in time for Christmas, Bravehound.com has released his latest mix, “Criminal.” Listening to it as I write this, it’s a great mix to party over the holidays with, but for me this mix is totally going to revitalize my workout at the start of 2010! Here’s how Andy describes his latest masterpiece:

Life has been quite a ride for me this past year. And since Summer, I’ve gone through a separation, moved back to the U.S., and have begun the process of starting my life over. And while good things will come of it, there is quite a bit to wade through, that isn’t so pleasant.

That’s what this mix is about. It’s mourning, it’s angry, it hurts. It’s dark, hard, and sexual. There is a dash of hope here and there, but it quickly escapes.

It’s impossible to outrun the bad things in life, as much as one might like to. So in the true nature of my tunes being a reflection of the here and now for me… here’s me, wading through (and not around) the rough stuff.

Artistically, I’m quite happy with how it turned out. It starts a bit here and there, and really starts cranking. It grows darker and harder towards the end, at doesn’t let up at the finish. It’s still very much pop remixes going on here… but I tried to push it to be darker and harder than my usual. I’m not sure how well it’ll do on a treadmill or at a house party – it’s a bit much – but it is what it is. Hope ya like it.

Just under an hour long, the mix features:

Sophia Somajo / Dragonette / Lady Gaga / Paul Van Dyk / Britney Spears / Chew Fu / Mariah Carey / Jeremy Word / Cassie / Timbaland / SoShy / Nelly Furtado / Johnny McDaid / Jennifer Lopez / Villians

Oh, and if this will be the first of his mixes you’ve downloaded (free I might add), you’re in for a treat. Andy’s got 10 other previous mixes on his sight available for you as well, with the previous most recent ones being Glory Afternoon, Stay, and Show.

Thanks for the hot tunes (and accompanying dirty, sexy pic), Santa Andy!

Download it here!

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