to the good old days
2. Let’s Go
Retro music often provokes a love-it-or-hate-it reaction. It could be a case of living in the past, but who’s to say that’s a bad thing? Many a gem from the 60s, 70s and 80s continue to rock dancefloors today. Whether you pound the podiums like a seasoned pro or you’re an occasional punter with a taste for nostalgia, there’s a certain magic in these old tunes which one would be hard pressed to discover in modern hits.
bleeps bloops and beeps
Been in an experimental state of mind lately, mind wandering through various states of clarity and illusion, but of course the inner workings of one’s mind should mean little to you, what matters is that the good music gets served up. I’m pleased to announce that after a little hiatus, this joint is back in business. Presenting LCD Soundsystem, a funky little outfit that cleverly mixes dance with punk to produce surprisingly catchy music. All My Friends was named as the #4 song of the year by TIME magazine, and you’d be inclined to feel the same way once you immerse yourself in the hypnotic drum, guitar and base lines that populate the soundscape they weave. R2-D2 would be proud.
one of the best electronica acts ever
1. Phat Planet
2. Melt
3. Snakeblood
It takes a discerning music fan to appreciate electronic music. One has to acknowledge and appreciate that assorted bumps; clicks; bleeps, bloops and what have you can mesh together to produce some semblance of music. However, once one has attained this level of enlightenment, auditory nirvana awaits. No, not Kurt Cobain, we present to you Leftfield. This English duo defy genrelization (and generalization), making music that takes all that is good in electronica and refining it into something greater than the sum of its parts. You will be too, after listening to them. Enjoy.
the fratellis
Here's more of the same from the Scottish trio who brought us Costello Music in '06. Not that its a bad thing. The tracks on Here We Stand, their second offering, may not be as effervescent as their irresistible debut, but all the familiar elements are there, along with the 60s-esque sound and the vocals of frontman Jon Fratelli who sounds like he's having fun throughout, something which you'll feel yourself sharing in as you listen to the cd (now that was one helluva long sentence, for which I apologize but will make no amends). I wouldn't go as far as to say that the band has turned more mellow on their second outing, but it would be fair to say that the songs have a slower burn than before. Nevertheless its still good stuff which you shouldn't sleep on, go grab it now. Yes, right now.
