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My skeptical mind refuses to believe, in the truth which will set me free

Oct 25th, 2009 2 Comments


Here is a first for the blog – Three Derogatory playlist in one single post for your aural pleasure. No not for your oral pleasure – please see below for that kind of filth you sick fucks..


“It feels best in-between my two bottom teeth ;) ”

My concentration on club/dance music is starting to fall further behind to the time I spend on listening to albums. However I have had a massive hand the last few months in being shown some of the best remixes through Aeroplane’s monthly sets – my playlists below draw influence from them. My taste in dance music is honestly getting a little bit soft, the electro bangers of the past seem to be slipping out of my reach as I no longer spend every weekend under a speaker clenching my fists and screaming for the drops.

“Fuck – its fucking cyanide!”
Maybe my taste has matured or maybe the ugly commercial side of electro has begun to taint it with a majority of fidgety or distorted offensive rubbish that it is making it harder to find those true bangers. This is not saying they are lost as I hope they never will be on this blog. Check the playlist’s towards the end and you will still find some floating around.
“My skin has never been so soft after visiting the sperm bank”
I have listened to each of the below playlist’s many times by now and can highly recommend each of them in the full for a real uplifting journey. I have kindly Zipped up each one as well so if you know you want the whole thing then you can just download it in one click.
“We love getting sprayed”

A Derogatory Playlist PT XIII

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Complete PT XIII zipped

1. The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart – Higher Than the Stars (Saint Etienne Visits Lord Spank Mix)
2. Mayer Hawthorne – Green Eyed Love (Classixx Remix)
3. Chromeo – Night By Night (Skream Remix)
4. Canyons – Dancing On Silk
5. John Rocca – I Want It To Be Real
6. Still Going – Spaghetti Circus
7. Metronomy – Do The Right Thing (Wild Geese remix)
8. Florence + The Machine – Drumming Song (Boy 8-Bit Remix)
9. Miami Horror – Sometimes
10. Metric – Sick Muse (Adam Freeland Remix)
11. Designer Drugs – Back Up In This (Nadastrom Remix)
12. Grafton Primary – Records For The Righteous (Hey Now remix)
13. Jean Elan – Where’s Your Head At (Klaas Remix)

“Please penis, pop out of pre-made hole and internet fame will be mine”

“Smile now little man, but soon you will be my little bowl shaped anus dildo”
“Ahh – bang my insecurities away”

I Highly Recommend

The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart – Higher Than the Stars (Saint Etienne Visits Lord Spank Mix)

This is one of those really nice easy to listen to tracks, which is perfect for any moment and could even have its place on an open minded dance floor. The hook centers on the soothing vocals both male and female following each other through tales of childhood confusion. Long euphoric breakdowns and uplifting melodies work together to keep your eyes shut and your imagination flowing.

Chromeo – Night By Night (Skream Remix)

I cannot really comment on exactly what Skream has done to the original as I am yet to hear it. On its own the track’s vocals work perfectly with the slow dubbing breaks, I can imagine the original would have more of a straight synth hook while Skream delivers his low frequency bass lines which fuse perfectly with the catchy vocoder chorus Chromeo has become famous for. Sensual lyrics also trademark of the boys are delivered best with the slow driving low melodies. Chromeo never miss with a straight up pop song and Skream has managed to keep all of the right elements to deliver a perfect pop remix with sounds a little further from the commercial ears.

Metronomy – Do The Right Thing (Wild Geese remix)

This has definitely been one of my favorite remixes over the last couple of months and has been made to get a dance floor started. A tight bouncy intro with teasing lyrics builds to break then build again to destroy – I dare you to put this one on with some serious volume, listen to it from the start and try not to move when it drops at 3:36. Some massive synth tweaking follows and the bouncing continues….. Enjoy, I know I have many times.

Au Revoir Simone – Another Likely Story (Aeroplane Remix)

I believe that Aeroplane should have named this an “Aeroplane Pop Mix” as they did with their take on Hearts On Fire. You can’t really go wrong in sampling the lyrics of Au Revoir Simone as they have already found out on their take of Paris by Friendly Fires. Aeroplane have a knack for not only producing uplifting remixes but also throwing down incredibly uplifting DJ sets as a lot of us found out at Parklife this year. The mood they are able to incubate is one of complete joy, which is a long distance away from some grinding beats we also all love. I know that they are currently working on an album, playing all instruments themselves, doing it the hard but only way – lets all hope for an incredible live show when their album is released and they are ready to tour.

Wolfmother – New Moon Rising (Riton Vocal Rub)

Well it has been awhile since Wolfmother has been the centre of remixes – being Modular base they will always have a easy strong push into the dance scene with quality remixes. I am sure every body can remember MSTRKRFT’s remix of Woman back in the day. I prefer Riton’s Vocal Rub over his Club Rub as I think the vocals are a definite stand out of the remix and they need to be the centre. I am a massive fan of Riton in all his forms and this remix showcases a twitchy side I have not heard much of – all his productions are clean and tight and this is no exception. Sorry for the 128kbps but all I could find for now.

Headman – Dirt (The C90s Remix)

This is another igniter for the dance floor – bouncing in the same direction as the Do The Right Thing remix above. The vocals make the track feel indie although at almost 9 mins long there is plenty of time to build layers and the vocals are just one of them. The vocal verses slow down the track just enough to hook you in as the disco brass stabs at your inhibitions. 4 minutes in and the track is just beginning – the big synth starts panning to the left and each loop adds another direction until you begin to sing the melodies just as much as you will sing the lyrics when they quietly drop as the beat breaks at 5:25 – “All the voices in my brain, this is the one that sends me insane, of all the faces in my mind this is the one I’m longing to find – freaking out.” Then the bass begins and your movement is a history that you will find repeated with a simple press of play.

D.I.M. & TAI – Lyposuct (Original)

I guess highly recommending this track is testament I still have balls although they may have shriveled almost completely into my body. I assume this is the good type of electro all the hipster kids are listening to these days as they bang their heads and imitate the bass with their face. Anyway the production on this track is amazingly clean as two completely opposite sounds (Squeaky high and distorted low) combine with tough drums to take the listener on an aggressive ride to electro heaven.

Keep Me In My Plane (Modernaire Remix) – Who Made Who

I hope that a string of good remixes continue to seep in every direction as long as possible from Who Made Who’s The Plot. It will continue to remind me of how fucking good that album was and to give it another listen which is will always deserve. Modernaire has managed to up the beat a little on this remix and dice the main melody with a metal tweaked effect which pollutes the bass line with toughness whilst retaining its original funk.

“Hopefully this will turn daddy off tonight”

That should keep you all busy for a little while so until next time – have some fun.

Thanks

Jimps

“Ok place beer in photo and nobody will suspect the roofies”

The Itunes visualiser is getting predictable, why can’t I once again be invincible

Jul 21st, 2009 1 Comment

Just started getting back into the remixes as of late after a few months break. I realise that there has been a shit load of good stuff which I know I have missed and probably a lot more which I will never know about. The below two playlists contain some new tracks and some not so new ones which have survived the test of time over the last few months since I last posted ADP (last playlist was actually in Feb). Anyway not in the mood to talk so much shit this post so I will get to the point:

A Derogatory Playlist PT XI

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Andreas Tilliander – Caught in a Riot feat. New Moscow (Vapnet Remix)
When Saints Go Machine – Fail Forever
Doves – Kingdom of Rust (Still Going Remix)
Holy Ghost! – I Will Come Back (Classixx Acapulco Nights Version)
Hockey – Learn To Lose (Filthy Dukes remix)
Space – Tango In Space
Fever Ray – Triangle Walks (Rex The Dog Remix)
The Juan Maclean – Happy House (Lee Douglas Remix)
Bottin – No Static (Club Version)
The Golden Filter – Solid Gold
The Faint – Mirror Error (Das Glow Remix)
Mylo – Paris Four Hundred (Etienne De Crécy Remix)
Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Zero (Erol Alkan Rework)
Kraftwerk – Aerodynamik (Alex Gopher and Etienne de Crecy Dynamix)


A Derogatory Playlist PT XII

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Chris Rea – On The Beach (Tangoterje Edit)
Phoenix – Lisztomania (Classixx Version)
MGMT – Of Moons Birds and Monsters (Holy Ghost! Remix)
Doves – Jetstream (Lindstrom Remix)
The Lowbrows – Dream In The Desert (Flight Facilities “Red Tailed Hawk” Remix)
Pink Stallone – Swiss Ambulance
Siriusmo – Gummiband
Luke Vibert – Disco Nasty
Bloc Party – One More Chance (Alex Metric Remix)
Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Heads Will Roll (Passion Pit Remix)
DR. Kucho! – Eastern Promises (.sØn!ka. Remix)
M83 – We Own The Sky (Udachi Remix)

I Highly Recommend

When Saints Go Machine – Fail Forever

I got this track a couple of months ago fell in love and then forgot about it until recently when I went to track down some more playlist action. Soon as I started listening to it again I thanked my past self in hooking up my present/near future self with the opportunity to enjoy it like it was fresh again. The vocals are definitely the focus point of the track soothing the listener while the bassy grove settles in. Vocalist has a similar range as Antony Hegaty (Antony & The Johnsons/Blind (Hercules & Love Affair)), that voice which you can listen to all day and a remixes dream.

Fever Ray – Triangle Walks (Rex The Dog Remix)

We all know Fever Ray has one of those voices which suit dance music so perfectly and it would be hard not to make a good remix from her. I think Rex The Dog also knew this and tried his best to capture the power of her vocals in the break downs with a banging melody. Yeah it has all been done before but not this good since Trentemoller. I believe Tiga’s 1,2,3,4 remix of the same track falls a little short.

Doves – Jetstream (Lindstrom Remix)

This has to be one of the most original and intelligent remixes I have ever heard. It is just one of those perfect tracks which does not leave you needing anything else. Standing at 11 and a half minutes and comprising of a 5 minute intro it is the sort of melody which you can just close your eyes and let it take you on that ride. Some absolutely amazing piano work which sounds like it was recorded live. Lindstrom proves that he is in a class completely above 95% of the producers out there, tackling this indie track with abit of bounce and turning it into an infinite disco journey. It sounds like robots jamming in a room full of electronic instruments. First time I heard it I wondered/hoped he would bring the vocals in but I had no idea he would do it in such a way which would make and create the track in its own right. Anyway just listen and let me know what you think.

Phoenix Lisztomani (Classixx Version)

This is one of those perfect little pop songs which every DJ will be keeping in their CD wallet to start a set with. Orignal chord progression and vocals make the track and by keeping it at a tempo which is realitive to Phoenix’s orignal feel Classixx maintain a forumlar already perfected.

M83 – We Own The Sky (Udachi Remix)

As I started listening to this remix I thought it could just simply be a cool edit. I was still happy but it was definitely not enough to make the playlist. This was until Udachi decided to split the atom and drop a catastrophic distorted bomb. Comprising of everything I like about M83 and grinding my teeth at the same time – not much could be better.


Really looking forward to Splendour this weekend make sure you come say hi if you see me standing around…

For now I have to run…

Thanks

Jimps

Going Mental

Jun 7th, 2009 6 Comments


NEWSFLASH: According to the Avalanches website they are currently clearing samples for their new album to be out towards the end of the year! Can’t wait for this one.

Kasabian – West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum

This is an album I had been looking forward to for a long time. I was so excited to hear what new sounds the psychedelic indie electro rock band had come up with. After a few listens though it hasn’t consumed my every waking hour like I thought I would – don’t get me wrong it’s a really good album, but West Ryder just isn’t amazing. I may be guilty of putting too high expectations on the album, as some of their older songs, namely Club Foot, Processed Beats, LSF (from their self titled debut), Shoot The Runner, Empire and Me Plus One (from 2nd album Empire) are some of my favourite songs ever and I HIGHLY recommend you listen to them.

From Kasabian (2004):

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Kasabian – Club Foot


Kasabian – Processed Beats


Kasabian – L.S.F.


From Empire (2006):

Kasabian – Empire


Kasabian – Shoot The Runner


Kasabian – Me Plus One

Shot from Vlad The Impaler

There are similar moments of brilliance on West Ryder as well, with the 60s-influenced Cream-sounding track Fire being the obvious stand out and one of the best songs I’ve heard all year. As good as the song is, I feel like they could’ve done a lot more with the small break at 2:35 by extending it and creating a bigger build-up. To me the track sounds pretty similar to what Tame Impala have been re-creating – so if you like them you’ll no doubt like Fire. Other songs worth noting are the catchy as hell tracks Where Did All The Love Go? and Take Aim, while the bass-heavy pump-up track Vlad The Impaler is fun and features Noel Fielding from The Mighty Boosh in its weird/scary/funny/creepy film clip.

I have a feeling this album would sound better in its live translation, so I’ll be eagerly awaiting their eventual tour to Oz. While it doesn’t really have many strong singles, it is a more cohesive from start to finish than its predecessors. All in all it’s a really solid album that’s definitely worth listening to, Kasabian fan or not; however it didn’t quite reach my expectation of being THE album of the year.

Kasabian – Fire


Kasabian – Where Did All The Love Go


Kasabian – Take Aim


Kasabian – Vlad The Impaler

Phoenix – Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix

Another album I have been desperately waiting for. This time the end result did live up to my expectations. I would go so far to say that Phoenix’s latest effort is agonisingly close to my idea of a perfect pop album. Everything about it is just so catchy and uplifting (though not in a cheesy house sort of way) that it instantly lifts your mood and compels you to tap your feet. That’s not to say you are bombarded with monotonous single after single after single. The album’s beauty is in its ability to vary the feelings throughout the album and take you on journey rather than leaving you nauseous from travelling in circles.

When I first saw the track list I was extremely disappointed to see that Twenty-One One Zero was nowhere to be found (one of the first tracks I posted here and one of my favourite songs ever). But on first listen I realised the sly dogs had simply re-produced the song to give it a more electronic feel and renamed it Love Like A Sunset – phew. This is an album that everyone could enjoy – even your friends with really bad music taste – so do yourself a favour and get it.

Phoenix – Lisztomania


Phoenix – Lasso

White Lies – To Lose My Life

These guys are a London band, who have had enormous success over in the UK and a fair amount of airplay on Triple J. They make melodramatic synth-rock, with lyrics that are almost always gloomy in subject-matter, yet the singer’s voice is so strong it never lets the music become depressing. It is also an extremely well polished album for a debut effort. I’ve read they put on a great live show, so make sure you check them out if you’re lucky enough to be going to Splendour.


White Lies – Death


White Lies- Unfinished Business

White Lies – E.S.T.

Freeland – Cope

Freeland’s new album delivers exactly what you’d expect in terms of quality (high), but the sound might not be exactly what you thought it would be. The heavy electronics are all still there, but this follow-up album has a much rockier tinge to it. It also sounds like the drums have been performed live, which I’m sure is a result of Tommy Lee’s publicised involvement with the record. The band also has a full time vocalist now, who suits their sound well. These are all positives in my book. The standout track is the lead single Under Control which is a politically charged heavy pop song. Another highlight for me is the track Mancry, which shows he can create a good builder of a track that leaves you wanting more.

Freeland – Mancry


Freeland – Under Control

If you went, what did you think of Datarock? Don’t be afraid to leave a comment, I would love it if you did and comment on anything for that matter, feedback is always good – positive or constructive.

If you like the songs I’ve posted you should definitely get their respective albums.

Cheers,

Adso

I Used To Love Harry Potter

Feb 27th, 2009 1 Comment
pic: Andy Gilmore

Hey again everyone. I’m sure a lot of you had an awesome day at Good Vibes last weekend. I couldn’t be there so let’s not talk about that. What I am going to talk about though is a band that played there called Chromeo (which I hope you managed to see) and the remixes album they have just released. This may not come as a surprise but the DFA remix is definitely the highlight for me. I love the way DFA are able to use abrasive distortion in this remix without allowing it to drown out the melody and other elements of the song like so many bedroom producers do these days.

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Chromeo – Destination Overdrive (DFA Remix)

I’ve got another DFA remix for you today, this time by DFA members Tim Goldsworthy (who has produced albums for Cut Copy, The Rapture and Hurcules and Love Affair) and Tim Sweeney (who runs the Beats In Space radio show, which you can podcast at beatsinspace.net, and was the Soundtrack Supervisor for Rockstar Games (Grand Theft Auto and such) for 2003-2006 ) (Enough brackets?). What I’m trying to say here is they’re fucking good – up there with James Murphy.

Now I’m a bit of a die-hard Michael Jackson fan, so when I saw they had made a remix of his classic Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough I was pretty fucking excited. Like most DFA remixes they extend the song for a lot longer than usual, this time breaking the song into three distinct parts. The first 4 minutes is basically the original song with a bit of disco sprinkled over the top of it, then, just when you think it’s getting a little boring, T&T decide to bring out a big dirty synth for the next 2 or so minutes. Finally, they pull some high-pitched synth punches that are almost Thriller-like.

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Michael Jackson – Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough (T&T Version)

Those pictures are made from hundreds of individual crayons – by Chritian Faur

If you liked those songs you’ll love this one. Its an extended edit of Hall & Oates’ classic I Can’t Go For That, this time by Melbourne boys Fromage. These guys have managed to create a version of this song that would rival any DFA remix and that’s no mean feat at all.

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Hall & Oates – I Can’t Go For That (Fromage Extended Edit)


Phoenix have recently announced they will be releasing a new album entitled Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix on May 25th. With a member having previously been in a band called Darlin’ with the guys from Daft Punk, it’s easy to see the influence electronic music has had on Phoenix’s brand of music. The first single released from the album – 1901 - is one of the best pieces of indie-pop I’ve heard in a while. It’s in a similar vein to their old classic If I Ever Feel Better which no doubt some of you will recognise.
In a completely different vein, but awesome nonetheless, is their song Twenty-One One Zero. This is one of those tracks that just builds and builds adding layer upon layer until it climaxes near the end of the song, managing to fully engage you even without lyrics.

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Phoenix – 1901

Phoenix – If I Ever Feel Better

Phoenix – Twenty-One One Zero

Another band with a new album to get excited about is Lost Valentinos. They’ve released two singles now which both allude to a different sound to their previous work. I personally would’ve liked it if they kept with their old punk-rock sound ’cause I thought it was refreshing, but undoubtedly their new electronic sound fits in with what’s popular at the moment and will win them fans and success. The first single Bismarck is a dirty, haunting sort of track, which contrasts nicely with the almost uplifting second single Serio. Hopefully this means their album will continue this trend.

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Lost Valentinos – Bismarck

Lost Valentinos – Serio