What A Show!

The above picture clearly displays how I feel at this very moment. It's Saturday night and I'm at home not doing anything because quite frankly I lack the energy and motivation to even begin to top the excitement my life has had the past few days. Justice was fucking awesome! It was the best concert I've been to since the mighty Daft Punk! I've done some other things since, and just now have gotten around to updating my blog. Sorry, but no Justice tracks today. Don't be sad though, there are plenty of other great songs to hear, so let's get started.

Franz and Shape - Eyes Like Knives

Here's a fuckin beast of an electro tune courtesy of Franz and Shape. I have no idea what they are saying in the song, however it doesn't matter. The song is a non stop assault of heavy hitting electro beats. This will keep you dancing way into the night. A must have!

Kissy Sell Out - Let There Be Blazing Light

Okay, since I'm not posting any Justice tracks today, I thought I'd post this. It's sort of a play off Justice's Let There Be Light. This track, as with most Kissy Sell out Tracks is phenomenal, enjoy!

Burial - Exit Wounds

This is the latest single from last year's critically acclaimed dubstop album. Not electro, but still ace.

Daft Punk - Da Funk (Live @ The Rex Club)

Here's a cut from a high quality Daft Punk set done in 1997. I got this from this dude's blog, where he's chronicled and posted various live sets from the French Touch masters! It's and awesome post with many great posts, do check it out!

As you can tell, I'm not really in the mood to write much. I just wanted to check in and do a quick post. My head is pounding I need some sleep, later!

Note: Also, be sure to check out my new muxtape located here!

Bangalter is the Master

To my surprise I awoke with an mp3 in my e-mail inbox. My friend supposedly had sent me a brand new Thomas Bangalter track. I listened to it and instantly fell in love. It sounds like Discovery era Daft Punk, and one can never go wrong with pure pop perfection such as that. I did hold some apprehension towards the track, my doubts were imminent. Why would Thomas Bangalter release a track? When would he have the time, between the Alive 2007 tour, releasing the live cd and rehearsing for the Grammys? (Note: Did you guys see that, that was neat!) I guess when you're in love with music and possess the talent that Bangalter has, you'll always be producing tracks.

Thomas Bangalter - Love

I did some research and it turns out the rest of the nets are just as mystified by this track as well. Apparently someone under the handle TB and the website of daftalive.com post a zshare link on the electronic music blog Headphone Sex. Since its open posting, it virtually could have been any amateur producer looking to hype up his or her music. But it's really really good! It has to be Bangalter and even if it isn't I wish to know what the TB stands for becuase I'd definatly want to hear more music from this artist.

Roule is back in 08!!!

UPDATE: So it's not reallly Bangalter. It's this guy. Stilllll, very good.

Strip Steve - You and I

Here's an electro jam similar in sound to the Bangalter track that I just posted. I am hooked on this song and have been looking for more Strip Steve since I acquired this track a few days ago. The last 30 seconds see the execution of a perfect outro for a dance floor banger. This will be big.

Simian Mobile Disco - Love

Let’s not forget another great track consummated through love. Simian Mobile Disco's Attack Decay Sustain Release LP still has me dancing every time I listen to it. This track falls in order with everything posted here today, so why not draw attention to this excellent track once more.

That's all for today, enjoy that Bangalter track. Hopefully 2008 will bring many more.

Top Electronic Music of 2007

OK, so this year I've decided to split my lists into 2. I've listened to so much music this year that I would have trouble creating just one list. I'll be splitting it into 2, Electronic music and Popular Music (which includes indie rock, pop, hip-hop and r&b), lists upon which I will post the top 10 albums and top 25 songs. Today I will post my favorite Electronic music from the year and some mp3's to go along with it.

Top 10 Electronic Albums

10. Teenage Bad Girl - Cocotte

This release from one of the many French Filter House DJs who is not on Ed Banger is packed full with pulsing synths, exciting drumbeats and bad ass production. A very underrated album that should have received more press. It would have probably gained more attention had it not been for the explosion of Justice, but I'm sure in time this album will come to be regarded as a very solid release.
Teenage Bad Girl - Hands of a Stranger

9. LCD Soundsystem - Sound of Silver

I was surprised with the unanimous high placing of this album on year end lists across the net. Yes, it is a great album. James Murphy has outdone himself once again with this release, but for me the album grew boring quickly. While this phenomenon usually occurs with all music for me, my ebb for this CD has yet to recede. I have yet to come back to this CD for another round of listening. I guess, while more expansive and mature, it reminds me too much of 2005's debut CD.
LCD Soundsystem - Time To Get Away

8. Air - Pocket Symphony

Many say this album is not as great as Air's previous releases, however I find it to be quite a memorable CD. I was addicted to it throughout the summer and would often find myself listening to it on summer mornings as the sun rose and I prepared for my dreadful summer classes. The somber tone throughout the CD resonated with my discontent in having to partake in a summer session. This should have been on more Best Of lists.
Air - One Hell of a Party

7. Shinichi Osawa - The One

At the time of constructing this list I placed this album at number 7, it's been about a week since then and I'm thinking to myself how much higher this should have been. I've been listening to this album more and more and it's appeal grows on me each time. I find myself humming some of the lyrics from this album, a feat usually only achieved with pop albums. I could see this having an immensely longer listening life than the Justice CD. For now I feel 7 is a good spot for it.
Shinichi Osawa - Star Guitar

6. Daft Punk - Alive 2007

Oh my god, when I close my eyes and allow the music to immerse itself around me it feels as if I am back at the Greek show (or Vegoose, whichever) enjoying the greatest concert ever. As I listened to this album on my iPod for the first two weeks I had it a smile was always present on my face. I must have looked like a mad man, sitting on BART slightly smiling and bopping my head to big beat electronic. I didn't care! This album is great, and is a must have for anyone who attended their live shows in 2006-2007.
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5. Boys Noize - Oi Oi Oi

A friend of mine who is not into much electronic music, with the exception of the Punks and Justice, described this as a boring album with Justice sounding synth that never stops. If only he knew how wrong he is! This album is far from boring, and while the sounds may be similar to Justice, it in some ways is a lot superior. The only failing aspect of this album is it's incredible length. I can never make it through in just one listen. Still a solid release, I definitely look forward to hearing more Boys Noize in the future. (His remixes are insane!!!!)
Boys Noize - The Battery

4. Digitialism - Idealism

Who knew Germans could be so catchy? When I listen to other German electronic music, which is quite good, I find it slow, relaxed and atmospheric. This is in your face poppy electronic music, in the vein of Daft Punk and Junior Jack. This album is best when listened to in full and unlike Oi Oi Oi, I was able to do so on a number of occasions. Pogo is pure pop bliss, Idealism is pop indifference and one of my favorite tracks Home Zone pays homage to the art of throwing and promoting a house party.
Digitialism - Zdarlight

3. Justice - †

Justice first gained widespread attention with their remix of Simian's never be alone. A superb remix by any definition, but to ever imagine the developments that have occurred throughout their careers since then would have been unfathomable. Justice have done what every other electronic act since Daft Punk have failed to do. They have become mainstream, they were able to break America, they were able to put Paris back on the map. While † may not be the greatest album in terms of innovation and musical genius, the hype and acclaim that surrounds it warrants it a top spot on this list. Just look at many of the reviews prior to this, Justice is used as a reference point musically more than once, for proof. They have become icons in the Electronic music scene, there is not one act who wouldn't want to follow in their footsteps. 2007 was the year Justice was brought upon the world!
Justice - DVNO

2. Burial - Untrue

This is an album that I discovered late in the year and fell in love with. I had not heard Burial's self titled debut prior to this ( I since have and it is great too) and found this to be a gem. I listen to this while falling asleep, it mystifies the silence of the night and allows for a peaceful sleeping experience. There's not much more I can say about this that hasn't already been said. The voices are beautiful, the crackling is enchanting the mystic surrounding the music is truly wonderful.
Burial - In McDonalds

1. Simian Mobile Disco - Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release

Fuck Mezzanine, I wanted to see these guys when they came here but I am not 21, yet. Their live show looks interesting, and it would surely add to the greatest of their music. I began listening to this album around the same time as † and I do truly feel that this album is a lot better. I've listened to † more, but can honestly say I would rather be stranded on an island with this instead. This album did not place as high as I would have imagined on other Year End lists, which is understandable. Justice was the token Electronic act this year, however I expect these guy's sophomore release to become as mainstream as justice. Listen to Hustler and tell me that couldn't take the place of Smack My Bitch Up in American popular culture!
Simian Mobile Disco - Love

So how much do you disagree with my top 10? Whatever, at least mine is different from the other lists I've read. It's truly how I feel too. I wasn't feeling LCD as much as everyone else and I really liked SMD! Okay, now onto the top 25 Electronic singles. Sorry NO descriptions for these.

1.Simian Mobile Disco - Tits & Acid
2.Feist - My Moon My Man (Boys Noize Remix)
3. Modeselektor - Silikon (Siriusmo Remix)
4. Justice - DVNO
5. TEPR - Minuit Jacuzzi (datA Remix)
6. Boys Noize - &Down
7. Daft Punk - Face to Face/Short Circuit
8. Justice - D.A.N.C.E.
9. Boys Noize - The Battery
10. Klaxons - It's Not Over Yet (BONDOWSKI Remix)
11. Digitalism - Pogo
12. Cut Copy - Hearts on Fire
13. Efdemin - Knocking At The Grand
14. LCD Soundsystem - Get Innocuous
15. Hercules & Love Affair - Blind
16. Sebastian - Walkman Re-edit
17. Does It Offend You, Yeah? - We Are Rockstars
18. Bag Raiders - Fun Punch
19. Danger - 11h30
20. New Young Pony Club - Get Lucky (MSTRKRFT Remix)
21. Bot'Ox - Babylon By Car
22. Dead Disco - You're Out (Frank Musik Remix)
23. TEPR - Coke & Crème
24. Metromony - Radio Ladio
25. Chromatics - I Want Your Love

The French (and German) Touch

What's up everyone, I know it's been awhile since my last update but I've been busy listening to some great music that I am going to share with you now. This week has been great, I've discovered a few new great albums that I will definitely be listening to for the rest of the year. Next week is going to be even better as I am now done with the semester. That's right no more school until 2008, my only regret is that there are no great concerts. The holidays are always a slow period in the music scene.

Daft Punk - Face To Face (MP4 sorry)

First up is a track off of the greatest live album of the year! Alive 2007 is Daft Punk's audio documentation from their mind blowing tour that was conducted throughout 2007. This was my favorite part of the concert (well, except for the encore) both musically and visually. When I saw them in Berkeley over the summer I was surprised to hear Face to Face, I was excited as it is my 2nd favorite Daft Punk song. (I was hoping for Digital Love, but alas that was not included in the live set) I, as was everyone I talked to after the show, was impressed with their stellar song choices. The way every song was mixed and mashed up was perfect. The entire 1.5 hours is an epic mix of Daft Punk's complete discovery. Alive 2007 is best when heard in one full, continuous session from start to finish, everyone who is a fan of the band should buy it, NOW!

Moonbootica - Listen (Chab Remix)

Next is the Chab remix of Moonbootica's, an electro duo from Hamburg, Listen. The original is a closely wrapped song that does it's job in providing an interesting listening experience, but this remix is more intense. The intensity builds from a pulsating synth line that opens the seven minute track. A chilling piano echoes over the entire track, with vocals that perfectly compliment the erie atmosphere. This song is a chilling dance track that will keep your body moving. Please do yourself a favor and dig deeper into the Moonbootica cataloug, they produce some wonderful electronic music, and their label Moonbootique has some quality artist signed as well.

TEPR - Coke & Cream

Finally, a track from TEPR that isn't the data remix of Minuit Jacuzzi! Yes, that remix is great, data is awesome but TEPR has put out a spectacular album and other tracks need to be heard form it. This song is an assault that will cause even the most tired, fragile and weak person to get up and dance. I like the breakdown and buildup that occurs 2/3's of the way through the song. I always feel completely immersed in the track when I reach that point of the song.

That's all for today!