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1. “Sand in my Shoes” (Beginerz Vocal and Steve Lawler Mixes) — Dido
A delicious compote of hard and soft; progressive beats meet mellow vocals.
2. “O.G. Bitch” (Orange Factory Mix) — Esthero
Bitchin’ vehicle burns rubber. Esthero’s been taking lessons from Destiny’s Child.
3. “Comin’ Back” — Bent
Track from the upcoming release Ariels bodes well for their new effort.
4. “Mushaboom” (Original and Mocky Remix) — Feist
This hypnotic twist of folk, lounge, and jazz is life-affirming and nostalgic.
5. “Shooting Star” (Full Intention Remix) — Deepest Blue
Builds and builds, then the cheesy vocoders kick in to dress your cracker.
6. “Summer Rain” (Dance and Zander Mixes) — Slinkee Minx
Female Australian trio serves up Belinda Carlisle like you’ve wanted to hear it.
7. “Can’t Explain (42nd Street Happeningstance)” — Jill Scott
Outrageously soulful track from Miss Scott’s new release Beautifully Human.
8. “Will I Ever” (Chris Panaghi Club Mix)— In Vox feat. Andy Bell
Erasure’s vocalist brings back their classic sound on this harmonious duet.
9. “Set the Stakes High” (Club Mix) — Da Hool
A sexually-charged “pick someone up in a club” anthem, it works to dark effect.
10. “Aurora” — Chari Chari
The chillest track in this set, Aurora is a journey into ambient trip-hop.
All previously recommended “In Heavy Rotation” tracks can be found here.