Music is obviously something that makes us tick here at Metrowize, and we’re guessing it’s the same for you. With that in mind, we’ve decided to compile a list of the top ten records we’re feeling at the moment. From electro house to disco and rock to motown lounge, you can see we have eclectic tastes. Take a minute to check out the reviews and then go out and get these albums! If you’ve got suggestions for us, drop us a line and clue us in.
Bassnectar – Underground Communication (
Underground Communication is exactly what you would expect from Bassnectar, the unexpected. This has all the dirty, hip-hop influenced breaks Lorin always serves, but it is more experimental and it accurately captures the feeling of his live shows.
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Efdemin – Efdemin (Dial)
Berlin-based Panorama Bar resident DJ and producer Efdemin focuses on melody and atmosphere, but never loses sight of the dancefloor. This is for that moment when you walk in from the club, not ready to sleep and just a little bit partied-out.
The Field – From Here We Go Sublime (Kompakt)
Axel Willner has more perfectly dissolved the conflict between what works in the club versus the living room. This record is pretty and layered, but it never stops banging. If you like techno, trance, or shoegaze, get to your local record store right now.
Gui Boratto – Chromophobia (Kompakt)
It’s sad that New Order officially broke up, but it’s great that Gui Boratto is here to fill those shoes. While it’s not an exact replacement, the electro-house and techno elements that he adds blend so perfectly that it doesn’t even matter. This is the next level.
Honeycut – The Day I turned to Glass (Quannum)
Every band tries to make the claim that they’re so unique that they can’t really be classified as any one particular thing, and most of them are wrong. I’m making the claim for Honeycut: these boys definitely have their own thing. Catchy, Motown lounge funk.
Junior Boys – So This is Goodbye (Domino)
Electronic music isn’t dying, just changing. An increasing number of DJs and live performers are beginning to merge programming and instrumentation, and Junior Boys are ahead of the pack. This is catchy, indie electronic music with just a touch of soul.
LCD Soundsystem – Sound of Silver (Capitol)
James Murphy and the DFA crew have saved rock. As a musician and a producer he gleans from so many different genres that it doesn’t really matter what you’re into, you’ll be into this. Sound of Silver is some serious disco, electro, rock madness. If you're ready.
Lindstrøm – It’s a Feedelity Affair (Feedelity)
Disco isn’t a dirty word anymore, so don’t worry. In spite of its influence, people got tired of all the diva sing-a-longs. Hans-Peter Lindstrom has resurrected this lost art form, added some psychedelic elements, and put in a touch of everything else.
Pantha du Prince – This Bliss (Dial)
Pantha du Prince is labelmates with Efdemin, but that’s where the similarities stop. Where the latter goes after stripped-down dance numbers, the former is content to mold a dance into a layered, blissed-out headphone listening experience.
Trentemøller – The Last Resort (Pokerflat)
If you know anything about electro-house, and you were alive the last few years, then you’ve at least heard the name Anders Trentemøller. From Vitalic to The Knife, this is the guy who’s been remixing all the hits into hard-hitting dance floor bangers. Get it.
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