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01/07/08

Simian Mobile Disco—Attack Decay Sustain Release

The Very Best of Ethiopiques—Hypnotic Grooves From the Legendary Series For about 10 years and over 20 volumes, the Ethiopiques series of CDs has done much to bring attention to the rich musical history of Ethiopia. The variety of the country's musical output is astounding—from the achingly beautiful minor key melodies of Mulatu Astaqe (featured in the Jim Jarmusch film Broken Flowers) to the raw saxophone playing of Gétatchèw Mèkurya. It's sophisticated music caught halfway between the Middle East and Africa and wholly unlike any other sounds in the world.

There Will Be Blood—Soundtrack The art of the film soundtrack seems to be have been lost. Nowadays, film music is often recycled, ripped off, or merely a soulless collection of bad pop songs cobbled together by executives. Leave it to Paul Thomas Anderson to inject some life into this dying genre by getting Radiohead guitarist to contribute a haunting soundtrack to his new film, There Will Be Blood. Often sparse and quiet, and not relying on the absurd dynamics of much film music, this soundtrack is the perfect counterpoint to the action on the screen. Coincidentally, it makes for great listening at home, too.

Simian Mobile Disco—Attack Decay Sustain Release UK producers and remixers Simian Mobile Disco create deceptively simple electro songs based on simple drumbeats and infectious vocal choruses. Formed by members of the rock band Simian (best known for the video of Justice's remix of their song "We Are Your Friends") SMD has released their hotly anticipated debut after a series of high-profile remixes. Employing the playful feel of Daft Punk with the harder-edged sounds of Kraftwerk-like techno, their new album is addictive listening and guaranteed to start a dance party any time you put it on.

UK producers and remixers Simian Mobile Disco create deceptively simple electro songs based on simple drumbeats and infectious vocal choruses.

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