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Gossip – Perfect World (RAC Mix)

Gossip has the indie rock/punk vibe down to a “T”.  Sometimes I listen to bands like this and it gets to be a little bit too much for me because you can tell they are trying way too hard, but Gossip has been in the mix since 1999 so they made the punch right before the millenium when music started spiraling into a different dimension.  Gossip’s singer Beth doesn’t have that over powering scream that some rock artists can have, she has a nice range with almost a country twang without feeling like country music, basically its really engaging to listen too.  I thought the video of the original was really tuned in with the all around vibe of the track, sometimes the videos can be a complete tangent but this one stays on track even with RAC’s Remix.

RAC never seems to fail, giving the Perfect World it’s electronic/rock twin that caught my attention in the first couple seconds.  RAC has more complexity dabbling in everything from television, film, video games, you name it, he has probably dipped his hands into it.  I always get excited about in original track mutated into something even more special, enjoy!

Gossip – Perfect World (RAC Mix)

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Gossip – Perfect World

 

I haven’t been this excited about an album in a while. I’ve hungered for new material from Gossip, and while their older albums have proven successful in maintaining my appetite, I don’t know how much longer I can wait. Their forthcoming album is set to release on May 22nd, and Perfect World is the first single off the record. I’ll say right now, the difference is definitely obvious in this track. For starters, there’s the presence of a very prominent, but catchy, bass. It counters Ditto’s sultry vocals quite well. There’s a certain 80’s feel to it (bass, synth, tambourine?), but I think the different sound can really be explained by the introduction of several different sounds and instruments. Gossip’s older work is grounded in solid guitar-drum-vocal sounds, with the occasional heavy bassline and/or piano. Ditto’s vocals are also slightly toned down throughout, which works effectively in showcasing the bands ability to counter her powerhouse voice.

The new album also began as a collaboration with Mark Ronson, and was produced by Brian Higgins of Xenomania.

Enjoy!

Gossip – Perfect World

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The Twelfth Hour

The Twelves

Will someone please explain to me the phenomenon that is time while at work? Doesn’t it feel like right before you get to work time is flying and you can’t move fast enough but the second you sit down it’s like you go into some alternate world and it takes an hour for 5 minutes to pass. Work sucks huh? You know what, I really like the concept of that new Bruce Willis movie. We should have robots that represent us at work while we do important things like thinking of more ways to use robots and not do anything. That probably won’t happen today so I’ve got a little something to help you day dream and procrastinate more than you already do…

The Twelves released a new 60 minute mixtape two days ago and I think my friend Ben’s facebook message describes it best: “new 12s mixtape = predictable amazingness.”  This is the followup to their previous mixtape Episode II, which I never got around to posting but will in the next week or so.  I’ve been listening to this all morning and it rocks, there’s really nothing else to say.  These guys just get it when it comes to song selection and production. The transitions from song to song are seamless, the mash-ups and remixes are top notch and the overall flow and feel is energetic and entertaining all throughout.  it’s quite good.

The Twelfth Hour (Download)

Zeigeist – Humanitarianism (The Twelves Remix)

Zeigeist – Humanitarianism (The Twelves Remix)

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Groove Armada – Drop The Tough (The Twelves Remix)

Drop The Tough (The Twelves B-Live Remix Edit)

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Here’s the set list: