Lucid

Lucid (stylized as L U C I D) is a British trance and dance act active from 1998 to 2000, fronted by vocalist Clare Canty. Released on London Records' FFRR imprint through a licensing deal with the independent Delirious Records, Lucid produced a small body of club singles that found a devoted following in the late 1990s UK dance scene. Their best-known track, "I Can't Help Myself" (1998), is widely regarded as an underground trance classic of the era and has maintained a cult following well beyond the band's active years.

History

Formation and "I Can't Help Myself" (1998)

Lucid emerged from the UK club circuit in 1998, with production handled under the banner of Jam Factory Productions. Their debut single, "I Can't Help Myself," was recorded for Delirious Records and licensed to London Records' FFRR label for wider release. A slow-building progressive trance track anchored by Clare Canty's powerful vocal, the record circulated on both CD and 12" vinyl and received a high-profile remix from DJ and broadcaster Judge Jules, who contributed an additional production and remix for the single's B-side. The original Lucid Vocal Mix and an extended Epic Mix were among the versions pressed for the club market. The single was also distributed in France via Barclay and in Germany through Motor Music GmbH, giving it a broader European footprint than many underground trance releases of the period.

Further Singles (1999–2000)

Lucid continued releasing material through 1999 and 2000, including the singles "Crazy," "This Is My Phase," and a cover of the Bee Gees classic "Stayin' Alive." The "Crazy" single received a remix from Dutch production duo Nalin & Kane (their FDF Red Star mix), connecting Lucid to the broader European trance circuit. Despite club support and a loyal underground following, the band did not cross over into mainstream UK chart success and remained a cult act. Lucid dissolved around 2000 with no full-length album released.

Legacy

Though short-lived and commercially underground, Lucid's output — particularly "I Can't Help Myself" — has endured as a reference point for late-1990s UK progressive trance. The track has appeared on numerous fan-compiled trance playlists and mixes in the decades since its release and continues to attract new listeners. Discogs reviewers have consistently described the original as a definitive trance track of its vintage, and the Judge Jules remix remains a sought-after 12" in secondhand record markets.

Members

Name	Role
Clare Canty	Vocals

Discography

Singles

Year	Single	Notes
1998	"I Can't Help Myself"	Delirious Records / FFRR; remixed by Judge Jules; progressive trance classic
1999	"Crazy"	Includes Nalin & Kane FDF Red Star remix
1999	"This Is My Phase"
2000	"Stayin' Alive"	Cover of the Bee Gees original