Play Together-Chew Lips
Chew Lips are due to blow up this year....and based on this track, I can see why. Its a very cool slick electroish track...definitely gives off a Gossip vibe. It has a neat Art Of Noise "Moments In Love" sort of breakdown in the middle. The FC Kahuna mix (where have they been?) is way cool too...
Dixie Storms-Lone Justice
Let me just say it: Maria McKee is easily one of the most underrated artists of the last 25 years or so. She is gifted with a massive voice--clear and strong. This in and of itself would be wonderful. I venture, however, that there are not many artists who can act a song like her.
In any event, who knows why she is critically loved and still relatively well known...maybe because she occupies that netherworld where country, folk and rock mingle.
I don't believe this was ever released as a single, but its a stunner. She could easily be outside singing while the storm rolls in. Its that beautiful. Seriously...
Bad Romance-Lady GaGa....the Chew Fu remix
In my mind, the song that confirms that she really deserves the hype. This song is one massive hook and a brilliant pop radio song. Not surprisingly (because she is popular) a number of the mixes lose both the drama and the GaGa. Not this one....massive!
All Over The World-Pet Shop Boys
I recently saw PSB in concert (3rd time) a few months ago. What's fascinating about them is that for a band constituting a singer whose vocals are somewhat limited (not a knock....Neil is no belter, but I love his voice) and Chris, who is cool by virtue of his remove, their live shows are insane and beautiful. At this show, the mix of dancing and video made it one of the most amazing shows I've seen.
Not a single (yet) but one of my favorite songs off the record.
Elegibo-Margareth Menezes
If I ever DJ, I will play this song. Brazilian intoxicating tribal wonderment.
1 comment:
Certainly you are spot-on about Maria McKee. Her (and Lone Justice's) work is sadly overlooked. I love this song, and the whole album, really. Exemplary of her range as a musician and songwriter.
Welcome back, by the way... :)
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