Several months ago, I stumbled across a very good music cd and I can't tell you how much I dig this album: Astralwerks SXSW New Music 2006. It quickly became one of my favorites and I would say it's the best compilation cd that I've ever listened to, save for one that a friend made for me. Well, maybe not, but holy moly, is it good. This is who's on it, along with a few comments.
1. Beth Orton Conceived
A wonderful start to the album with a mix of Orton's vocals and instrumentation.
2. Willy Mason Oxygen
3. Sondre Lerche Everyone's Rooting for You
Reminds me those jazz/big big band standards from way back. Good to know that good jazz is still being made today.
4. The Concretes Chosen One
This song could belong on a Grey's Anatomy soundtrack.
5. Hot Chip Playboy
6. Small Sins Stay
Another future Grey's Anatomy track. Great singable chorus.
7. Athlete Half Light (Michael Brauer Mix)
I once woke up with this song in my head. Needless to say, it's a catchy tune.
8. Placebo Infra-Red
My initial favorite because of it's beat and grit but the song's intent is a little out there: song for the obsessed.
9. Sia Breathe Me
Ahhhh... what music. I get the sense she's channeling Jewell, Tori Amos and even Sarah McLachlan. Dig the marimba, too!
10. Audio Bullys I'm in Love
11. Candi Staton When Will I?
Speaking of channeling, along the lines of a female Otis Redding. Fantastic.
12. k-os Crabbuckit
13. Stephanie McKay Tell It Like It Is
Wow. This is instant head-bobbing music. Lyrically smooth, rhythmically moving.
14. The Juan Maclean Tito's Way
15. VHS or BETA You Got Me (Baby Daddy Remix)
Sounds like this one was taken straight the '80s New Wave dance movement, but with an updated twist.
16. Prophet Omega The Right Thing
Ooooh yeah. This song just rocks!
17. Fatboy Slim Weapon of Choice
This song was made famous by its video starring everyone's favorite funky actor Christopher Walken.
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