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Read on to see what Fazz thought of these remixed tracks
Publisher: Shock Records
Sat, 28 January 2006
by: Fazz
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I've had this CD in my possession for a few weeks now, and I've been struggling with how to approach a review. Soulwax are a band that first graced our ears and airwaves several years back, with some quirky yet catchy and well written rock tunes. This newest release is a remix album of various Soulwax songs by some of the top DJs in the business. If you're thinking along the lines of those atrocious "Ministry of Sound" remix albums, don't worry, so was I at first. I couldn't have been further from the truth.
This record kicks off with the amazingly catchy "Teachers". It's got a huge phat beat and a cool little guitar lick which gets you tapping from the get-go. Teachers is a track that pays homage to some of the greats of music over the past 30 years, naming anyone and everyone. It's very reminiscent of Rage Against the Machine's cover of "Renegades of Funk". Definitely a great song to start the album off with.
Next up we have "Miserable Girl". This one also kicks with a great beat, bass line and hook-ridden vocal work. Definitely a party-starter. I'll most assuredly be listening to this one again.
Up at song #3 we've got "E-talking". Beginning with a quirky Roland 808 sounding beat, this track quickly resolves into a dead-set club classic. It grooves, it moves and it shakes with all the inherent cheesiness of an 80's disco ditty. When the song finally breaks with its massive beat and huge bass riff, you'll be nodding your head in subtle appreciation.
Track 4 is "Accidents and Compliments". More slow cruisy beats and spoken-word lyrical work top this track off as one of those songs you're not quite sure whether you really dig or not. I didn't mind it myself, and up there with the rest of this album to this point, will receive further listenings.
At track #5 we have "Compute". By most standards, this would be a track many would skip past. Personally I think it's one of the strongest tracks yet with its 80'-inspired electronic beats and Aphex Twin styled 4-bit samples and cheeky vocals. Definitely check this one out.
Up next we're treated to "Slowdance". Blending seamlessly from the previous song, this one has a straighter rhythm and is filled with more percussive elements. The vocal work is absolutely amazing and as the song progresses and grows slightly more complicated and busy, it retains a simplicity that is hard to find in today's hollow music scene.
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On to track 7 and we've got "I love techno". A dubious title if ever I've heard one, and one barely descriptive of the songs actual flow. This track is a crazy mélange of old Roland 303 samples and tweaks mixed with a thick heavy rock beat. This one also reminds me of such artists as Squarepusher and Aphex Twin in its seemingly complex but amazing simple arrangement and use of sounds.
At track number 8 we're up to "Krack". This one I've heard numerous times before, but where and when I can't quite place. Again those spooky 4-bit samples are apparent, blended with a rather subtle and smooth vocal harmony and sweep-filtered synths. It breaks into a dark and brooding club track that I really really like. This is the stuff that makes you like electronica.
At song #9 we've got "NY Lipps". This song has more of an upbeat tempo accented by cheesy cowbells and a rather retro 70's disco feel. The song breaks into a really early 80's disco track that is almost a clone of "Funky Town" at times. It has that bouncy disco feel that we all love so much.
Last but definitely not least we have "Another Excuse". Following on from the cheesy 80's feel of the previous track, this one is pretty much a standard "Ministry of Sound" remix song. Pure, unadulterated techno dance material. Personally this is my least favorite song on the whole release, but those who know me will know that I detest anything that resembles generic electronica.
by: Fazz
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All in all, I think this is a solid and worthy remix album from a band we've heard many great tracks from. If you're a Soulwax fan, check it out, if you're into quirky remixes and cool electronic songs, definitely grab a copy. You won't be sorry. | |
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