Who rocks the party that rocks the body?
Music Picks December 16-23
Hypercolour unitards are back! LCD Soundsystem knows how to shake it.
All Ariadna (from Beyond Robson) wanted for her birthday was for her friend and most favourite local DJ, James E, to custom-fit tonight's set to her specs. But ever since he got the email, he has avoided her like a Chicago house track. Is it really that insulting to tell a DJ what to play? Here are five killer tracks guaranteed to make you want to sing along, even if they don't have vocals. ![[Tyee]](http://thetyee.cachefly.net/ui/img/ico_fishie.png){kind=small}
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Rocker
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A track usually needs to be remixed before it becomes beefy enough for a night out, but Alter Ego's acid gem is excruciatingly potent and will turn the place on fire-the weaklings will run and the rest will relish the noise. The chorus doesn't give you much to dance to, but never fear: this is where you belt it out.
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Transphormer
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Flesh & Bone
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Techno with slow, spoken vocals that are easy to memorize and a chorus that emulates the awfulness of thunder and lightning on a lonely night. Pure evil, but oh so delightful.
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Reves Mecaniques
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Ariadna wants to marry The Hacker.
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The original is great, but Tiga can't touch anything without turning it into the best thing to happen to a dance floor. This track rocks. Not only can you chime in with each build-up, but there's a syncopated “HUH” sound which you will invariably always yell while thrusting: yup, it's been proved that you will, so don't fight the urge, kids. Also features a panting noise that's also fun to copy.
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Washing Up 12”
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Avalon (Jacques Lu Cont Versus Remix)
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This remix isn't much different to the original. The vocals are harsh, euphoric, and lovely: not only will you want to belt them out, but you may also have the desire to get on one knee and serenade your dancing partner. Good times all around.
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Avalon 12”
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Tribulations (Tiga's Out Of The Trance Closet Mix)
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The tigers of dance-punk revival do it again, this time with a little remixing help from a partner-in-electro-crime, Tiga.
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Tribulations 12”
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