Review Tuesdays

Review Tuesday: Gemini Club – Here We Sit EP

by Reid Horton on April 17, 2012

Hey Dudes and Dudettes! It's Tuesday, and that means it's time for Review Tuesday!

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Well, this is a great day for tunes, and we have BRAND NEW EP from one of the best up-and-coming bands in the known Universe, Chicago's own Gemini Club!

Bridging the gap between dance club sensations and rock prowess, the "Gentlemen Gemini" have been crafting electronic-tinged rock songs including an appearance on an Edwin Van Cleef single as well.   And now, we have a proper release, a 7 song EP, which includes their latest single, "By Surprise".


A solid mix of 80's-influenced electronic tracks, infused with GC's unmistakeble vocals and harmonic selections: truly, a magic pairing.

Stream the entire EP!



Gemini Club - Here We Sit

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From the nearly-operatic opening of "Nothing but History" to the too-darn-catchyness of "Can't Believe You Said That", I am fairly certain you'll have a hard time NOT pressing the replay button a few times with this release.

So, check it out, pick it up, and you can thank me when they play your favorite festival next year :)

Top Tracks:  Nothing but History, Can't Believe You Said That, Show My Hands

Verdict:  I've hit "replay" like 14 times since last night.  Pick it up.  Its awesome.

 

Until next time,

Reid.

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Review Tuesday: Discotexas Bucket Of Love Volume 2

by Reid Horton on April 3, 2012

Well, hello!  It's Tuesday, and it's been a while, but let's go ahead and get a Review Tuesday in!

Today, I am SUPER EXCITED to talk about the new compilation from one of my favorite labels, Discotexas!

Based out of Portugal, Discotexas is the label run by Xinobi and Moullinex, and features artists like Justin Faust, Appaloosa, Zimmer, and of course, Xinobi and Moullinex.  They have a knack for not only finding excellent talent, but producing/creating epic tunes is basically their specialty.

If you'd like a little more on Discotexas, I did a Video Friday post about Discotexas, which you can check out here!

Discotexas Bucket of Love Volume 2

Discotexas Bucket of Love Volume 2

So, the last 12 months have seen some amazing releases from the Discotexas HQ, and this compilation gives you such an epic sampling of the labels funky-flare, with tracks from Douze, Philosophy of Sound, and Lazydisco, among others!   If you haven't heard the tropical-house-future-funk of Discotexas, this is the perfect album for you.

(and if you click here right now, you can snag the album for 7 bucks on Amazon!)

With chart-toppers like Justin Faust's "Girl Talk", to young upstarts Jay Lamar and Jesse Oliver's "Diamonda", this compilation gives you a 20 track journey, bending in and out of funky cities and criss-crossing through disco and house pathways.

20 tracks.   7 bucks.  Do the math...wait...I just did it for you.

To give you a head start, here are some of my favorite tracks from the album....

Top 5 Tracks:

1. Kamp! - Cairo (Moullinex remix)
2. Zimmer Looking at You (original mix)
3. Douze - Eternity's Call Back
4. Justin Faust - Girl Talk (original mix)
5. Lazydisco - MORE tigers (MODE remix)

Basically, go buy it. Seriously. I'll wait here....

Waiting...

Yep, still here...

Ok, good, YOU DID IT!  And yes, you are welcome.

Until next time,
Reid.

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Review Tuesdays: Electronic Rumors Volume One plus a February Playlist!

by Reid Horton on February 28, 2012

Hey Hey Hey!

So, after a week off, I am back on the proverbial grind!

But first, February is coming to a quick close, and it's about time for a new playlist! So, please check out my "February Attack Playlist" on Spotify!  It features really awesome songs from Sammy Bananas, Ghost of Venice, SBTRKT, Yuksek, Fucked Up, Digitalism, and more!  CLICK THE IMAGE TO LISTEN!

February Attack Playlist ReidsWildWorld.com only on Spotify

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(sidenote: I took that picture during a visit to Scheveningen, Holland in 2007. Great place. )

Today, we are going to talk about the AWESOME new compilation from one of my favorite blogs ever, Electronic Rumors!

This is a 15 track, hour-long jaunt through the ever-expanding world of Clive "Crash" Lewis and his blog, Electronic Rumors.  If you are not familiar with ER, then well, stop reading this, and go check it out.   I'll wait.

Feel better?  I knew ya would.

Ok, so back to the tunes!

This compilation is packed with stellar tracks, from the silky-smooth dancepop of Vanbot's "make me, break me" opening the album, you know you about to get stuck in these melodic, synth-based grooves.

electronic rumors volume one

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The StardonE remix of Queen of Hearts is another stellar jam, rocking you from the quick pulse of synth bass that leads into a 80's-esque dance floor head-shaker.  A strong track from Echoes, "Second Best" follows up with a atmospheric sound that drags you up and into the clouds.

One of the real highlights, is the epic jam from Ride The Universe - "A Little Better". A building electric piano gives way to a floating vocal melody from Jane Elizabeth Hanley (AKA, Kids At Midnight), as the funked-out synth bass plucks away.  Just when you think its never going to stop climbing, the bass drops in and the beat hits the dance floor HARD. Really enjoying what RTU is putting out, and can't wait to see what is in store from them next.

There are also some incredibly strong tracks from She's The Queen ("Waiting Game") which highlights Emily's dancefloor ready vocals and the impressive production chops STQ are becoming known for.   Also, is possibly my favorite new (to me) musician, Kid Kasio and his "Not For Turning".   A low bass pluck collides with glitchy piano picks, complimenting the reverb-soaked vocal melody, that drops into a HUGE chorus, and its borderline impossible to not move your feet.   This is a straight jam, and I cannot wait for another release from Kid Kasio.

Overall, this is a GREAT compliation, chock-full of tracks from up-and-comers to established members of the synth-dance-electronic-whatever genre...in other words...

 

Buy it. It's 100% worth it.

Top Tracks: Not for Turning,  A Little Better,  Krokodil,  Waiting Game.

Verdict: It's a fantastic addition to any electronic music collection.   Support Good Tunes!

Click Here to Buy Electronic Rumors Volume One

Until next time,
Reid.

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Review Tuesdays: Diagrams – Black Light PLUS a New Mix from Zimmer!

by Reid Horton on February 7, 2012

Hello! It's me.   I'm back, and it's time for Review Tuesdays!

This week, the debut album from Diagrams!

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Diagrams- Black Light

As the former lead singer of the "folk" group Tunng, this comes as a solid departure from the roots-driven sound of Tunng.   The vocal tunings of Sam Genders are instantly recognizable, but with a much different aura and scope.   If you forced to me to describe it, i'd say ...

lo-fi, future-influenced, electronic folk.

And, well, that is a good thing.

It's like the Fleet Foxes got together with Argent and an actual band from Space, and taught them in the ways of Earth and love.   And minimal dance beats.   Don't forget those.

From the opening notes of "Ghost Lit", you realize that this something that sounds eerily familiar, yet enticingly new and exciting.   The chorus on this song is catchy as all-get-out.

The single, is "Tall Buildings", which as had some remixes done for it already.   A "Miike-snow"-esque feeling permeates this song, mixed with some Peter Bjorn and John for good measure.   Catchy, bouncing, and yet a driving feeling behind it all.   Overall? Excellent choice for a single.

The album takes you on winding country/space roads, meanding through the driving ryhtm of "Appetite" to the almost-whispered "Antelope", which is is just a fantastic little number.   The hopping bass coupled with the slight picks collide into a rousing cacophony of horns, symbals, and heart.   Good stuff.   "Black Light" has a soothing harmony arranged with synth stabs and plucks, and shows a pop side of the band.

All in all,  it's a nice little slice of something different, and I think if you like folk music with a twist of electronica, Diagrams are for you.

Top Tracks: Ghost Lit, Tall Buildings, Antelope.

Verdict: If you are looking for something familiar, yet with enough excitement to get you through the day, pick this up.

PLUS!

I know it's about a week old, but here is the new mixtape from Zimmer!

Until next time,

Reid.

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Review Tuesday! It’s EP Day! Featuring New Navy and Hey Champ! PLUS Magic Tape 19!

by Reid Horton January 24, 2012

Hello ladies and germs, welcome to Tuesday! For today’s episode, I’ll be mixing it up (AGAIN) and going with 2 ep’s today and the NEW MagicTape from The Magician! First up, New Navy! Hailing from The Land of Oz, these lad’s are quickly gaining a large following around the world. New Navy – Uluwatu EP [...]

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Review Tuesdays: Is Tropical – Native To, plus SOPA Blackout

by Reid Horton January 17, 2012

Today is Tuesday. And that means, yes, it’s almost Wednesday…oh, and that means it is Review Tuesdays! But first, I’d like to let everyone know that tomorrow, January 18th, this website and a bunch of others will be obvserving a “black-out” for the SOPA/PIPA bills that are snaking their way through Congress as we speak. [...]

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Review Tuesdays: Beni – House of Beni

by Reid Horton January 10, 2012

Ah, tis a New Year. And rightly so, new reviews. This week, I’ll be discussing the strong full-length debut from Austrailia’s own Beni, “House of Beni”, (which is out now on Modular People records)  This is a 40 minute ride through packed clubs and sweaty dancefloors, to open skies and cloudless nights.  If you like [...]

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Review Tuesday: The Holiday Season

by Reid Horton January 3, 2012

So, in lieu of the traditional “Review” post, I’d like to take a few minutes and go through a “photo-logical” (photos in chronological order) jounrey through the past 2 weeks. I had some time off from my normal day job, and really kicked my shoes off, and had an actual vacation. That being said, I [...]

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2011: The Year in Review

by Reid Horton December 20, 2011

Well guys and gals, we made it! This past year, I started a new garden, found a new business partner, and released the first remix I’ve ever made. This year has been long, joyous, tiresome, amazing, slighty underwhelming, extravagant, morally-devoid, enchanting, and about 40 other adjectives that describe alternating postive and negative connotations… …in other [...]

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Review Tuesday! Larry g(EE) – Weekends EP

by Reid Horton December 13, 2011

Alright, we are back, it’s Tuesday, and the rain has stopped.   Time for tunes. Today, we are going to talk about the new EP from Larry g(EE),  entitled “The Weekend”.   If you like good tunes,  smooth soul,  and a little hop in your step,  Larry is the dude from you.    (p.s. you [...]

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