Recommended by Bex:
This compilation is a great way for anyone who doesn't own any albums to get an overview of their work. Whilst not always at the forefront of the electronic and dance music scene, in terms of taking the charts by storm, the Jaxx have been very influential since 1999's Remedy.
Notably absent is the super sleazy 'Get Me Off'. That video = ❤.
Tuesday, 19 April 2016
Monday, 11 April 2016
All Saints - Red Flag
Recommended by Bex:
Great comeback from the edgy girl group I grew up with. While I'm no stranger to the guilty pleasures of 90s pop music - my recent playlists have featured B*Witched, Aqua, Alisha's Attic and the Spice Girls - I always enjoyed the comparative rawness of All Saints.
'One Strike' is arguably their best single since 'Pure Shores', and 'Ratchet Behaviour' is simple but distinctive. You can preview the album here.
Great comeback from the edgy girl group I grew up with. While I'm no stranger to the guilty pleasures of 90s pop music - my recent playlists have featured B*Witched, Aqua, Alisha's Attic and the Spice Girls - I always enjoyed the comparative rawness of All Saints.
'One Strike' is arguably their best single since 'Pure Shores', and 'Ratchet Behaviour' is simple but distinctive. You can preview the album here.
Monday, 4 April 2016
SWV - Greatest Hits
Recommended by Bex:
A surprising variety of SWV (short for Sisters with Voices) hits albums are in circulation. None quite hit the mark (often too balad oriented), but I edited the 1999 BMG version for a definitive collection of tracks.
For the tracklist, or an upload, comment on this post.
A surprising variety of SWV (short for Sisters with Voices) hits albums are in circulation. None quite hit the mark (often too balad oriented), but I edited the 1999 BMG version for a definitive collection of tracks.
For the tracklist, or an upload, comment on this post.
Thursday, 28 January 2016
Rihanna - ANTI
Recommended by Bex:
The darkness of Rated R, mixed with the coolness of Unapologetic, Rihanna has delivered her most cohesive album to date. It's smooth and chilled, with an undertone of anger and resentment. Finally I feel like we've got below the surface of Rihanna's pop exterior.
Seriously though, where is 'Bitch Better Have My Money'? I think it should have made the deluxe version and can't stop listening to it recently.
The darkness of Rated R, mixed with the coolness of Unapologetic, Rihanna has delivered her most cohesive album to date. It's smooth and chilled, with an undertone of anger and resentment. Finally I feel like we've got below the surface of Rihanna's pop exterior.
Seriously though, where is 'Bitch Better Have My Money'? I think it should have made the deluxe version and can't stop listening to it recently.
Sunday, 17 January 2016
FKA twigs - LP1
Recommended by Bex:
FKA twigs has steadily been growing on me throughout 2015. I'd rate her my favourite modern singer, alongside Tinashe. Tahliah Debrett Barnett (twigs) is artistic, bass-driven, and a very sensual performer.
FKA twigs has steadily been growing on me throughout 2015. I'd rate her my favourite modern singer, alongside Tinashe. Tahliah Debrett Barnett (twigs) is artistic, bass-driven, and a very sensual performer.
Sunday, 10 January 2016
Justin Bieber - Purpose
Recommended by Bex:
If you had told me I'd recommend Bieber a year ago, or even one month, I'd have been somewhat surprised. Since turning 30, my tastes don't seem to conform any more (if they ever did) and I happily like what I like.
He's also really hot, and at a fanciable age now!
If you had told me I'd recommend Bieber a year ago, or even one month, I'd have been somewhat surprised. Since turning 30, my tastes don't seem to conform any more (if they ever did) and I happily like what I like.
He's also really hot, and at a fanciable age now!
Saturday, 2 January 2016
Natalie Imbruglia - Male
Recommended by Bex:
A few years ago, I actively sought every Natalie recording: the live tracks, the b-sides, the bonus tracks, and I came to the conclusion that she doesn't have a single bad song.
While by no means my favourite of her albums, it is highly recommended. These are great covers from an amazing singer who gives her own, albeit safe, version rather than a straight copy. If you like what you hear, try the first two albums and, her latest original release, Come to Life.
A few years ago, I actively sought every Natalie recording: the live tracks, the b-sides, the bonus tracks, and I came to the conclusion that she doesn't have a single bad song.
While by no means my favourite of her albums, it is highly recommended. These are great covers from an amazing singer who gives her own, albeit safe, version rather than a straight copy. If you like what you hear, try the first two albums and, her latest original release, Come to Life.
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