DBL still thinks Popcorn is the greatest techno track ever.
Publisher: Shock Records
Fri, 16 December 2005
by: Darth Bin Laden
Email the Author
The FatBoy himself is coming to Bondi Beach, Sydney to throw "Shore Thing" - one hell of a beach party to ring in 2006. It could be said that this CD is a preview of what's to come very, very soon. I say that its shameless promotion. Every self-respecting FatBoy Slum fan in Australia is going to buy this CD, which is an Australian-Only release. If FBS had called it "FBS – Southern Hemisphere Remix" or something like that (don't look at me for intelligent titles) it would be ok. But when you name the CD after an event which you would like to sell tickets to, your not exactly being subtle.
This CD is difficult to review. I have trouble doing a track-by-track analysis on Live CDs or Greatest Hits CDs because they generally just feature existing songs, in no particular order. There isn't really ever any structure to speak of. Plus, this is a dance CD. I have nothing against dance music (nothing homicidal anyway) and I'm not going to rip on it just because its dance.
FBS – Bondi Beach is a remix CD, and for those of you playing at home, a remix CD in the dance music world essentially means an artist compilation disc, featuring remixes from other DJ's. FBS – Bondi Beach is an excellent dance CD. It's catchy, its definitely danceable and the quality more than makes up for the fact that it is a completely shameless plug at the concert.
Since its really far to difficult to do a track-by-track analysis, I'll just list em here, for the hell of it.
Stephanie Malca – Revolution
Spankox - To The Club (Highpass Remix)
Britalics - I Can C Thru U (Hughes & Spier Mix)
Professional Losers - Crazy Sexy Hypnotic
Turbomen - Would You Say Thankyou If I Spank
Solid Groove - This Is Sick
The Young Punx -Young And Beautiful (Laurent Konrad Remix)
Tomboy - Samba!
Jerry Ropero & Denis The Menace pres. Sabor
Freeform Five - No More Conversations (Mylo Remix)
Tomas Andersson - Washing Up (Tiga Remix)
Trick & Kubic - Orbital Dance
Machine Red - Release The Pressure (Fatboy Slim Remix)
Scent - Up & Down
Yer Man - Satisfy Me (Jacked Up Funk Mix)
Friendly - The Bump & Grind
DJ Icey - Acid Conga (Madox Adventures in
AB/DC - This Feelin' (Original Mix)
Olav Basoski - Waterman (Original Mix)
 | | English people don't like to take their clothes off. And that's a good thing. |
I'm not going to rip on this CD because its not the style of music I prefer. Fortunately, my sister loves it so all I had to do was have a quick chat with her. FBS – Bondi Beach is a good CD. Shameless self-promotion aside, as you can see if features a wide variety of remixes and each of them manage to hold their own.
But this is dance music. The whole premise of dance is to let your mind go and have your body take over. So approaching dance music from an intelligent, thoughtful direction is difficult, to say the least. You will undoubtedly have an awesome time with this CD if you are a dance fanatic, and it is an essential buy if you are an FBS fan.
But if, like me, you would sooner have a rock band play at your formal or work party than another crappy DJ, avoid this CD. Its not because its bad, or because you wont like it. Everyone, at some point, finds themselves losing their inhibitions when electronica hits, and the sense of dread I initially had began to fade away as I found myself tapping along. No my friends, avoid this CD, because chances are you'll wind up with a crappy DJ at your formal/party, and he'll probably just play this. And unless you're a fanatic, you won't be enjoying this over, and over again.
May the C4ce be with you.
by: Darth Bin Laden
Email the Author
More articles by Darth Bin Laden
DJ's are getting lazier. FBS - Bondi Beach is only encouraging them not to do their work. | |
|
Latest Game
Latest DVD
Latest Music
Latest Wrestling
By Australian Ninja
