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 This weekend Jonty Skrufff will be off to Brazil and after his busy workload writing articles, reviews and interviews, the quality tunes that he recently reviewed will be spun by the man himself.
So if you like the reviews below and you are in Brazil go check out and see what all the fuss is about with this Lond DJ.
Jonty Skrufff Top 10 (with reviews beneath) August 2005
1: Justice: Waters of Nazareth/ Let there be light/ Carpates
2: Hystereo: Validity Reason/ Resistance
3: No Bra: Munchausen (Muskel Records)
4: Vitalic: No Fun
5: Princess Superstar: Perfect (Michi Lange’s remix)
6: Goldfrapp: Ooh La La (Tiefschwarz Dub)
7: Freeform Five: Electromagnetic Part 1 (Tiefschwarz Dub)
8: Vicarious Bliss: Theme From Vicarious Bliss
9: T Raumschmiere: Sick Like Me (Novamute)
10: Telepopmusik: Into Everything (EMI)
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: Justice: Waters of Nazareth/ Let there be light/ Carpates
Though the much over-hyped label ‘dirty house’ more often than not describes dodgy house, dirty disco, as least as far as Justice are concerned, is something different, certainly judging by their new EP Waters Of Nazareth.
Glitchy and grindy, with all kinds of off beats and rhythms, all three tracks are distinctive and innovative, but coupled with their underlying funkiness and impeccable groove, each works well on the dance floor, particularly opening track Waters Of Nazareth.
French duo Justice first made waves with their still fantastic Gigolo anthem Never Be Alone in 2003 and have recently been signed up by Daft Punk’s management suggesting success seems assured. Ones to watch, bien sur.
2: Hystereo: Validity Reason
Dublin duo Jack Byne and Conor Murphy’s new single for Scottish label Soma Validity Reason is a punk-funk electro-disco monster of the highest order, oozing high energy and straight to the jugular beats and grooves clearly designed for one thing and one thing only- dancing.
Reminiscent at times of early Daft Punk and the Prodigy at their best, the track is an instant winner with massive (dance floor) crossover potential.
3: No Bra: Munchausen (Muskel Records)
Munchausen syndrome is the term given to describe 'factitious disorders' the condition when a person feigns or induces an illness, and it's a perfect title for No Bra's call and response epic tale of Top Shop, syphilis, David Blaine and 14 inch cocks (not in that order).
Previously best known for their penchant of wandering round clubs in fake moustaches (Susanne) and his mum's plastic tablecloth (Dale), the duo appear to have ditched the shock frocks (Dale nowadays resembling a particularly vicious skinhead thug) though as Munchausen superbly demonstrates, both possess a keen intelligence and wit that should carry them far beyond their dancefloor roots.
Lyrically, the track is on a par with Avenue D's Do I Look Like a Slut, packed with innuendo, layers and acerbic perception, while musically, the Most in particular have transformed the original into a strikingly current, guitar-soaked rocker of a tune that's guaranteed to pack dance floors. Really? Really.
4: Vitalic: No Fun
(PIAS)
Hot on the heels of his dancefloor destroying disco-rock anthem My Friend Dario, French one time techno hero Vitalic continues his foray into unchartered electro-disco waters, with his new single No Fun, a similarly quirky and excellent dance floor track.
Built around a discordant, though catchy electro riff and computer voice, the track is considerably less obvious than Dario, but it's equally energetic and refreshingly original. Also included on the track is Newman, the other standout track on Vitalic's excellent recent debut album. Top qualite'.
5: Princess Superstar: Perfect (Michi Lange’s remix)
With distinctive echoes of Salt N Peppa’s Push It and Tom Tom Club’s Wordyrappinghood, Princess Superstar’s new single Perfect is both immediately familiar and instantly catchy, while Michi Lange’s pumping disco remix takes it to a altogether different level.
And with the Princess’ typically salacious vocals adding that all import (SEX) factor, Perfect is pretty much perfect- or at least certainly a great club record. Release date is August 29 on K7 Records.
6: Goldfrapp: Ooh La La (Tiefschwarz Dub)
On-fire men of the moment Tiefschwarz deliver yet another fantastic remix that fits seamlessly within their well polished template yet nevertheless manages to sound fresh and funky.
Rolling drums and typical Tiefschwarz synth sounds abound with just a few bits of the Goldfrapp original remaining to divert proceedings from sounding like What It Is Part 2, but it’s a great dance floor track nonetheless (even if it might not stand out in 12 or even 6 months time).
7: Freeform Five: Electromagnetic Part 1 (Tiefschwarz Dub)
Tiefschwarz deliver yet another electro-disco dancefloor smash in the shape of Freeform Five’s new single Electromagnetic. From vocal snatches to pumping electro build ups and breakdowns, the remix features all their stock in trade tricks, though is effective, funky and fun nonetheless.
8: Vicarious Bliss: Theme From Vicarious Bliss
First appearing (almost) two years ago, Vicarious Bliss’ Theme is another alternative-electro club hit that’s already been an anthem at everywhere from Erol Alkan’s Trash to Nag and last year’s club du jour Golf Sale, though recently snapped up by Skint Records, it’s now almost certain to crossover to mainstream clubland.
Built around a distinctive narrative style vocal (this time by Captain Comatose), the track really come alive via its remixes, including Dave Clarke’s brand new tech-breaks drum & bass monster and the original one that remains the best: Justice’s high energy bass heavy pumping thumping stormer.
This is the one that goes ‘the grass is always greener on the other side . . . ‘
9: T Raumschmiere: Sick Like Me
(Novamute)
German electro punk player Marco Haas (aka T.Raumschmiere) started his career in Industrial, punk rock and hardcore though sprang to international fame (and acclaim) with his 2003 electro-industrial anthems Monstertruckdriver and The Game Is Not Over (feat. Miss Kittin) though for new album Blitzkrieg Pop and first single Sick Like Me he returns firmly to his roots.
Featuring frantic fuzzy guitars, slamming (proper) punk style drums and Marco on vocals (or 'shouting' as the biog puts it) the original version owes more to Metallica than Madonna, while Motor's remix on the flip, slows down the tempo and energy enough to transform it into a rocking, though highly danceable club record with a catchy chorus and sing-a-long style vocals.
10: Telepopmusik: Into Everything
Erstwhile champions of chill-out Telepopmusik kick off promo for their new (second album) Angel Milk with an inspired collection of single remixes, including men of the moment MFA and even better Kiki.
Finland’s finest expat producer is nowadays one of Berlin’s biggest stars, and for Into Everything he shows just why, transforming the (slightly drippy) original into a stripped down dark and twisted electro-tech monster that’s atmospheric, electric and seriously pumping.
(reviews by www.skrufff.com)
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