Friday, August 29, 2008
Talk About: Pop Music
I thought it was about time to post the odd pop record. So what makes a great Pop record? A catchy hook, a stylish vocal refrain, Innovative production? It's a very difficult thing to pin down. Well I believe to make a truly great pop record you need all three and then something extra. Quite often a remix can lift a good song and transcend it to the level of greatness.Santogold's debut album is easily my favourite record this year. This mix of L.E.S. Artistes by XXXChange (part of Spank Rock) takes the fast paced Indie Pop of the original and transforms it into an Electro monster with raging synths and massive drops. Sweet. Buy
Santogold - L.E.S. Artistes (XXXChange Mix) // Downtown Music
Another sweet little pop record by Lykke Li has been given a beautiful overhall by DFA genius Tim Goldsworthy. His Loving Hand has added his trademark disco funk beats mixed together with lush Detroit Techno strings. The result - a gorgeous laid back pop masterpiece. BuyLykke Li - Little Bit (Loving Hand Remix) // LL Recordings
And finally a bit of cheese to end proceedings. (well I couldn't do a pop post without adding a bit of gorgonzola). This track by Metronomy will leave some divided. Is it 80's retro pop genius or total trash? The jury is still out for me, but I will say that it is surprisingly infectious so give it a few listens and then try and make your mind up.
Metronomy - Thing For Me (Breakbot's B-Live Miami Mix) // B-Live
Labels: Lykke Li, Metronomy, Pop, Santogold, Tim Goldsworthy, XXXChange
