:: Basement Jaxx - Kish Kash

Basement Jaxx

What do two middle aged British blokes know about funky beats, punk, soul and just about everything else in between? As it turns out, quite a lot actually! Kish Kash, the latest offering from the duo known as Basement Jaxx, is an energetic and stylish album, full of tracks designed to inspire idle feet to dance. Having achieved excellent chart success with previous releases such as Where’s Your Head At?, the Jaxx now turn things up a notch, an idea embodied on the album by the relentless beat of Good Luck, featuring the vocals of Lisa Kekaula from the Bellrays. The album is an awesome display of their mixing powers, combing catchy beats with a vast array of different music styles and samples. Tracks range from the African American Dixie styling of Supersonic, complete with harmonica, to the clean and heavy R&B of Plug It In, featuring JC Chasez, a man better known for his part in a little band called N*Sync. The duo even manages to pull off the hip – hop inspired Lucky Star. Aided by the brilliant vocals of Dizzee Rascal, it is a track that will set even Missy Elliot drooling. Kish Kash is an exciting take on old sounds. The Jaxx have blended the past, present and future to puree proportions, creating a single succinct mixture that will prove popular with most. The perfect soundtrack to summer, this album will keep you moving long after your body has decided to stop.