If current trends in underground music are any indicator, this album by Berlin (one strike) producer Kaos, with its genre hopping (second strike) and myriad guests (third strike), should be an absolutely abysmal and plodding mess. Which is why it's nice to report that this is not only the best dance album you're likely to hear this year, it's also one of the finest full-length electronic albums ever put to wax, with each song recalling a track you already hold as a dear fave. So what if it's not the most original -- Kaos gels his influences together better than most every other producer out there. Kudos, indeed. "Lessons in Love" states its purpose clearly enough with a deep synth melody and tick-tocking hi-hats that scream Mr. Fingers. It's followed by "Feel Like I Feel (Sing Along)" which features an electric piano line that is the spot-on twin of "Is It All Over My Face" and features Matt B. Safer (the Rapture), while the Khan-led "Now and Forever" features a vocal part that just might have been cribbed from the master tapes of disco-era Rolling Stones. And it just doesn't stop. The disco, electro, and acid house themes continue for the remainder of this album that just flies from beginning to end. Critics will complain that Kaos doesn't really have his own sound. But seeing how most electronic artists' sounds get bogged down in the album format, the fact that he can keep you locked in from beginning to end -- without the slightest bit of filler -- is worthy of endless praise. ~ Joshua Glazer, Billboard Magazine
Berlin-based DJ Kaos has been producing twisted disco tunes for a number of
years and has been an integral part of the Berlin underground scene.
Last year's single "Cerebral Tremolo" was released by NYC's
Rong, but was also picked up by Parisian tastemakers, Kitsuné, and his
newest single "Panopeeps" features a killer remix by Shit Robot. His turn at remixing
has proved fruitful as well, including work for Rodion, Tom Vek, Chk Chk Chk, Roxy Music, and
New Young Pony Club. He has also been part of the Faith Recordings
'Collectors Series' mix CDs, with "Danse, Gravite Zero" which he co-produced
with Sal Principiato, of the legendary Liquid Liquid. His latest Project called ' Bingo Volume One ' and features various edits of the good old times. Expect nothing short
of amazing, with a range from acid techno to true-blue disco.
GREETINGS FROM AFRICA. THIS PLACE IS AMAZING. I HAVE A TERRIBLE INTERNET CONNECTION OUT HERE SO I AM RARELY EVER ON THE COMPUTER ANYMORE. I AM HAVING WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS. I GOT A BABY ANTELOPE AS A PRESENT. ITS SO CUTE. IT HAS A BLACK MOHAWK. IT SLEEPS WITH ME AND WATCHES OLD MOVIES AT NIGHT AND I FEED HIM LEAVES. THE SOUNDS HERE ARE INCREDIBLE AND FULL OF INSPIRATION. THE WARRIORS AND THE CHILDREN ARE SO MUSICAL. I AM LEARNING THE GUITAR OUT HERE. I AM IN THE KALONGO REFUGEE CAMP. ITS OUT OF THIS WORLD. NOTHING LIKE I ONCE NEW, AND I DON'T FEEL THE SAME ABOUT THINGS ANYMORE. THIS IS SO GOOD FOR ME. MY HEART IS GETTING BIGGER AND MY EYES ARE WIDER. BE SAFE AND GIVE FLO A KISS FOR ME. SAVE ONE FOR YOURSELF. PEACE!
Ey, das ist ja ein total sexistischer Flyer und ich bin viel zu weit hinten in Deiner Freundesliste, Kaykeeee! Werde kommen und wir noch sehen who's kickin' who's butt... C.
