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Mindless Self Indulgence – “Never Wanted to Dance”
You can tell a lot from a title. Mindless Self Indulgence is a promising artist name, as is “Never Wanted To Dance” an intriguing song title. But it’s not quite what you’d expect, and definitely NotSafeForWork, my dears. Think Nine Inch Nails goes berserk at Tears For Fears’ house. Hyper-lustful decadent aggro alterna-porn. Good fun.
Mindless Self Indulgence
“Never Wanted to Dance” (mp3)
from “If”
(The End Records)
Steel Pulse – “Farmhouse” (Phish cover)
One of the gr8est and longest running live reggae acts, Steel Pulse has a sound to match their name. This very unexpected treat comes from “Dub Like An Antelope – Legends of Reggae Celebrate Phish,” and yes, you read that correctly. Toots and the Maytals, Yellowman and other reggae superstars lend their talents to this collection of covers – of songs originally performed by that most revered of jam bands. Huh? No, really Dorothy, and what’s more, it’s good. Pay a visit to the Phish “Farmhouse” with Handsworth’s finest.
Steel Pulse
“Farmhouse” (mp3)
from “Dub Like An Antelope – Legends of Reggae Celebrate Phish”
(Red Hillz Music)
The Voodoo Trombone Quartet – “(Hey You) The Rocksteady Crew”
What could be better than a classic major key rocksteady pattern, with generous helpings of voodoo trombones, and tasty contemporized ska lyrics? Nothing! The answer is nothing! This is the mutherf@cking sh!t. Now you know how I feel about it. Download and enjoy. Outstanding music, or out standing in rain? The choice is yours. Voodoo Trombone Quartet in full power.
The Voodoo Trombone Quartet
“(Hey You) The Rocksteady Crew” (mp3)
from “The Voodoo Trombone Quartet …Again”
(Freshly Squeezed Music)
Tight, groovy, and funky as the day is long, this 1978 number by Venus Gang is pure fun. No politics or controversy here, just a phat, raw beat, and sexy female vocals about stars making love and loving to fly. Imagination takes care of the rest. Disco keyboard and rhythm section work a’la Quincy Jones, meets a dubby clubby vibe that anticipates more contemporary nightclub music, and gives some of today’s producers a bit of schooling, I’d have to say. Delicious track.
Venus Gang
“Love to Fly” (mp3)
from “Galactic Soul”
(Mucho Gusto Records)
