Here’s something I used to do quite a bit around here. What I’m listening to these days. Any tracks not linked are not yet available on iTunes.
1. “CROCODILE” — Underworld
Something slightly religious about this dark reptilian work from Underworld.
2. “SMITHEREENS” — Annie Lennox
Annie’s spare sanctuary is back again, ready to embrace.
3. “AMAZING” (Bill Hamel Stripped Mix) — Seal
On iTunes they’ve got Hamel’s Vocal mix but I prefer it “stripped”.
4. “AYO TECHNOLOGY” (Roberto Bedross Club Remix) — 50 Cent and Justin Timberlake
I didn’t feel the original, but this mix gives it a lift.
5. “LET ME KNOW” (Joey Negro’s Original Vibe Mix) — Roisin Murphy
Following up “Overpowered”, the lead singer from Moloko’s latest is catchy and elegant.
6. “LITTLE DITTY” — Deep Dive Corp
This one caught my ear off the most recent entry in the Hotel Costes series.
7. “BRING ON THE COMETS” — VHS or Beta
A fusion of electropop, dance, and indie-rock, this nugget digests easily.
8. “UNDER PRESSURE” — Keane
Off the recently released Radio 1: Established 1967 cover album, Keane does Queen.
9. “TEARDROP” — Jose Gonzalez
Gonzalez’ meditative folk electronica does service to the Massive Attack classic.
10. “WRITER’S BLOCK” (Seamus Haji Remix) — Just Jack
Haji injects some flavor into Just Jack’s rhythm and rhyme. Original on iTunes.
11. “SONG 4 MUTYA” (Kissy Sellout Remix) — Groove Armada
Electro-house producer Kissy Sellout plants one on this fine track from Groove Armada.
12. “TEARS DRY ON THEIR OWN” (Alix Alvarez Sole Channel Mix) — Amy Winehouse
An afterhours lounge vibe kicks this Wino track up. Original on iTunes.
13. “FADE AWAY” — Horse
Yes, her name is Horse. And she’s got a gorgeous voice.
14. “FALLING DOWN” — Duran Duran
Timberlake’s on backing vocals on this Timbaland-produced return to the fold.
15. “PROMISES” (Beyond the Wizard’s Sleeve Re-animation) — Badly Drawn Boy
A sort of lullaby set to beats.
All previously recommended “In Heavy Rotation” tracks can be found here.
