Who rocks the party that rocks the body?
Music Picks December 16-23
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.
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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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