neck breakin head bangers

I decided not to try and connect these soundsytem bangers with an important or reasonable thread, instead, just post them... these are three (+1) of my favourite songs right now:


dDamage - ink 808 (Krazy Baldhead remix) (MP3)

This Sebastian style remix from labelmate Krazy baldhead rips apart the somewhat cleaner sounds of Frenchlectro stalwart dDamage. Ed Banger is strange, because somehow they have created this incredible, individual sound, what some are calling "post modern electro". I see the point, it does do away with the minimalism and brings brave sounds and slices and dices them. Possibly the best example of this sound is the Franz Ferdinand song The fallen "ruined by Justice" (no need to post?); they definitely push forward.




Boys Noize - dont believe the hype (surkin remix) (MP3)

This is the biggest sounding song i have heard for ages, just makes me wanna put on my dancing shoes and slide on that leather. it at first sounds like your expecting a Prince vocalm, but then your mind is torn apart by this fiercely clean beat that pops up. Just as you think that you've got the song, and had enough though, these high balearic synths come in and the treble begins to irritate, but its so worth it when it drops again. I am reminded by a quote from someone i rarely listen to, Judge Jules. he said that 2007 was going to be all about sounds which are on the edge of being unbearably painful, but come off as anthemic and unnerving instead.


Does it offend you, yeah? - We are rockstars now (MP3)

Hyped outfit does it offend you look to be a big name in 007, they have their deal and they have their kudos, and with songs like this and wierd science, they can back it up. This to me is what electro should be, its got the thumping relentless beats where it will drag you upon your feet (it wont let you leave the dancefloor) but it combines it with a nice pop vocal reminicesent of the airy pet shop boys or new order vocals of the 80s and early 90s.

& something a little calmer...
Architecture in Helsinki - In Case we die (DJ Mehdi remix) (MP3)

Basement Jaxx

I have been reading a lot at the moment about the cutting edge disco music which Ed Banger and the rest of the French Electro outlets are putting out, although i am a huge fan, i think that the claims that they are the only ones battling the majors or more interestingly putting out "challenging" or fresh music (20jazzfunkgreats... good blog) is a little overstated. XL records have long been one of my favourite labels, putting out the prodigy for as long as they did is enough for me. The third in a series of going back/forward to the classics, the new jaxx album for me was bit of a dissapointment, apart from lights go down i never really got into it, and the Limited edition CD has remained on the shelf with its slightly weak dog collage garish graphics. The duo however have always been at the forefront, pushing their music beyond what others did with a bit of latin flavaaaa. anywayws, lollipop, here, its a b side but shouldnt be, its off the take me back to your house single.

Basement Jaxx - Lollipop (MP3)

As i roll with the prodigy...

The prodigy are probably my favourite band of all time, some part of their music has always been relevant to me, and i am glad that the experience, is getting its dues with everyone at the moment. That was the first album i ever bought, from my sister's friend, it was followed up quickly afterwards when i bought this promo single off of her too, it had what was to become Breathe on it. It also had this song, which i always liked but got frustrated with. undoubtedly its a good song, but the quality is so shoddy it really takes a lot away from it. Still, the piano is anthemic, and its got plenty of cowbell, its proper dramatic, see what you think:

The Prodigy : The Trick (mp3)

The 9th Battle Comenceth

The latest of the Chemical Brother's Electronic battle weapon tradition of album prequels is a certifiable banger. Its not their best but it still does enough for the chemicals to rip it up. Myself and my friend Tom have been nicknamed the Chemical Brothers, flattered at first i then found that it was because apparently we looked like them (aparrently thats me with the long hair). cheers.

anyway amazing live, only managed to catch them once, trouncing on the tired Oasis set going on the other side of a field last summer, they combine 15 years of DJing experience with phenomenal visuals to provide a pretty impressive show
.check it.wreck it.

The Chemical Brothers: Electronic Battle Weapon 9 (MP3)

Scandopop

I have had a soft spot for Sweden since i worked with one a couple of years ago and he introduced me into Swedish music. I am a commited casual supporter of the Swedepop now, and the sounds are pretty good at it esp when Rex plays with it.

The Sounds: Tony The Beat (Rex the Dog Remix) (MP3)

ThePrayerThePrayerTheParty

So i am getting excited about the new bloc party album (5-2-07). These songs have been around the blog abit but with expiring links and things like that, its worth getting them reposted. The latest single (the Prayer 29-1-07) is going to be backed by a does it
offend you yeah remix theyre meant to be one for the year but i am not sure, having said that they gotst their mega bucks deal (Beckham tastic) so they could be here to stay. right, anyways, the prayer, the remixes and my favourite song or what i think will be of the new album. heartheprayerparty::

Bloc party: The Prayer (mp3)
The Prayer (Phones Full Metal Jackin' Mix) (mp3)
The Prayer (Para One Remix) (mp3)
The Prayer (Hadouken Remix) (mp3)
Bloc party: I still remember (mp3)

back::attack

The production pause christmas break is done with, we're back, and 2006 is long gone. this is the year it all changes iphones, smokeless pubs and Durrr.

Cave club :
With your mind inst... (MP3)
Night incarnation (MP3)
Capsule Wrecke (MP3)
El Barrio (MP3)

Simple electro, if i was to download just one, it would be the capsule wrecke, let me know what your thinking.