SINGLE OF THE WEEK
Metro Area - 'Metro Area 7' (Environ)
At last, those New York Italo-disco funksters are back with their ingeniously entitled 'Metro Area 7'. If you can't work out the titles of the previous six releases the we suggest you go stick your head in the oven.
Metro Area are Darshan Jesrani and Morgan Geist, and their identifiable electric disco sound has won over ardent music fans all over the globe. B-side 'Read My Mind', featuring vocals by Philip Owuso, is the winning track.
Dove choice
BEST OF THE REST
Nick Holder - 'Time' (NRK) - Old timer Canadian Nick Holder is back with another house attack!
Lopazz - '2 Fast 4 You' (Get Physical) - Berlin's GP label turns out another deep house stormer.
Beck - 'Timebomb' (Interscope) - An electro-rock winner.
ALBUM OF THE WEEK
Various - 'Box of Dub 2' (Soul Jazz)
Soul Jazz Records are continually embracing innovative music and have a knack for putting together nifty compilations. But the 'Box of Dub' series is unique - all the material included has been exclusively recorded.
The Dubstep scene is still a burgeoning one, but a scene that is stepping up to what will soon be a world invasion. Once a fan, you will be locked into a whole sub-culture of white labels and online forums.
The first in the series 'Box of Dub' hit critical acclaim with contributions by Digital Mystikz, Skream Kode 9 and Pinch. This second installment once again shows the influence that dub pioneers King Tubby, Scientist and King Jammys have had on the artists featured on this album.
For Dubstep virgins, this scene emerged from South London and boasts a distinct UK urban sound that possesses heavy basslines, complicated drum patterns with a grateful nod to Jamaican dub.
Stag Choice
BEST OF THE REST
James Murphy & Pat Mahoney - Fabric Live 36 (Fabric) - Those DFA boys are just lapping it up.
Various - Milky Disco (Lo Recordings) - The uber talented Lindstrom strikes again.
Richie Hawtin - DE9 Transitions (Minus) - New York comes to Berlin with the blonde quiff that is Hawtin.
MUSIC TO... GET YOUR BODY TINGLING
US house DJ/producer Kaskade, whose mix album 'Bring The Night' was released on Ultra Records last month, shares with us the tunes which get your body tingling.
1.Carmina Burana - 'O Fortuna'
I was in choir in High School and we sang this song the year I graduated. We rehearsed the entire year to be able to perform it for everyone. With all that rehearsing this song is etched in my brain forever.
2.Steve Hurley - 'Jack Your Body'
I can remember hearing this and knowing that house music was here to stay. The track is so raw but to this day makes me want to move. The late 80’s in Chicago were the best and I feel privileged to have witnessed it. J-J-J-J-J-Jack Yo Body.
3.The Smiths - 'Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want'
It can’t be sunshine all the time and Morrissey was there to console me when I was down. I might possibly know all the lyrics to the first few Smiths albums.
4.The Police 'Don’t Stand So Close To Me'
My two older brothers played a lot of Police in my house when I was growing up and I am sure it changed me somehow. Sting is one of the best songwriters ever. It always comes out honest and true when he sings it.
5.Daft Punk - 'Da Funk'
This French duo took something and made it their own. They reinvented the house sound and captivated a generation and made me a believer for a second time.
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EVENTS FOR YOUR DIARY:
Sunday Best Christmas Party
Sunday December 2nd, 5pm-midnight
Amersham Arms, 388 New Cross Road, London SE14 6TY
Rob Da Bank and his troop of fans descend on this new venue in New Cross for their festive celebrations. Expect to be canoodled under the mistletoe by the likes of Ashley Beedle, Lazyboy, Kid Carpet and Lucky Elephant.
www.sundaybest.net
Noise of Art's Slipped Disco
Sunday December 2nd,
The Social N1
Ben Osborne whoops it up at this relaxed free Sunday nighter
Adventures In The Beetroot Field
Saturday December 8th
SeOne Club, 41-43 St Thomas Street, London SE1 3QX
AIFF head into December with this whammy of an event. And the line-up is more than impressive. The Liars, The Teenagers, Skepta and Speakerjunk headline with support action from Djs Cosmo, Gucci Sound System and many many more. Call the number below quick to claim your £5 advance ticket.
Info: 020 74071617
www.adventuresinthebeetrootfield.com
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