First up is a song that's been around since last summer, however I think it's worth posting it again as the song seemed to slip under the radar as far as blogs are concerned. 'Big Dipper' is undoubtedly the stand-out track from Delorean's EP entitled 'Ayrton Senna'. The track itself alludes perfectly to the idea of summer euphoria, with it's light and playful melody, and it's equally light hearted lyrics. Delorean's style is not too dissimilar to that of French outfit Phoenix, however I recommend giving the 'Ayrton Senna' EP a listen, as the other tracks illustrate just how diverse Delorean's style is.
Next up is a big favourite of ours. 'Definition', off Black Star's (Talib Kweli & Mos Def) eponymously named album, 'Black Star', is in my opinion one of the best hip-hop songs of the 90's; however the song is often overlooked as it was released towards the end of the golden era, an era dominated by Biggie and Tupac. Their intelligent wordplay, insightful lyrics and infectious beat really make this song a must-listen.
We'll finish off with a more recent release from Vampire Weekend. 'Diplomat's Son', off the band's critically acclaimed second album 'Contra', is for me one of the best songs on the album. Granted, it might not have the radio presence of 'Giving Up The Gun' or 'Cousins', but it's quirky reggae-esque beat gives it a fresher sound than it's accompanying songs. We really recommend that you buy the whole album, as it is well worth the money, and as a result we're not going to offer a free download on this one. We're well and truly sorry, honestly. Instead here's a video, and small consolation in the form of a bonus track, from Dortmund based producer, Nicolas Eller.
Bonus Track: Tagtraum - Nicolas Eller
2 comments:
"...if you are seeking wobble-drenched DUBSTEP, hackneyed electro-pop, or JLS; you will be somewhat disappointed by the contents of this blog"
"Bit of a mixed bag of music today, seeing as yesterday's selection seemed heavily orientated around house/techno/DUBSTEP etc..."
Im sure there is something wrong there. However, things are looking pretty cool.
Nobody said anything about dubstep being bad, just the wobble-drenched deviant, rife in the world of commercial music.
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