A Bugged Out Mix by Hot Chip

A Bugged Out Mix by Hot Chip (2009)

just what the title indicates, this mix is all over the place. This is just the latest installation in the "Bugged Out Mix" series. Other volumes include those by Miss Kittin, Erol Alkan, Klaxons & Felix da Housecat. for more info on the the crew behind the compilations, go get BUGGED Out!

It took me a little while to get drawn into the mix, which is fine because it runs over 2 discs, clocking in at almost 2.5 hours! The first disc is a bit tech-y for my taste but by the time they drop their own "Take It In", I was feeling what they were doing.

The second disc is less electronic, even featuring cuts from Hall & Oates, Terence Trent D'Arby, Biz Markie and Zapp & Roger. Like I said, all over the place!

Favorite: Ican "Chiclet's Theme", District One - "One2One", The Andrews Sisters - "Rum & Coca Cola", Robert Palmer - "Looking For Clues"

DJ-Kicks - Chromeo

DJ-Kicks mixed by Chromeo (2009)

The most recent installation of this long-running DJ mix series (#31 since 1995 to be exact). Past mixers include Hot Chip, Kruder & Dorfmeister, Four Tet, Booka Shade, Vikter Duplaix, and Nightmares On Wax.

This mix showcases some of Chromeo's favorite songs and some obvious influences.

Favorite: Donna Allen "Serious" a great '80s song I've always loved.

Back To Mine - Tricky

Back To Mine by Tricky (2003)

A DJ mix put together by none other than downtempo pioneer, Tricky, featuring some of his favorite songs and exclusive tracks from his label, "Brown Kings". Unfortunately, my least favorite song of the mix is one of those exclusives. But I still have to give it up to him for going from Eric B. & Rakim to Dr. John in only 1 song and using "Mirror In The Bathroom" as that bridge.

This is installation 14 in the "Back To Mine" series. If you want to learn more, check out their website.

Least Favorite: Little Kings "How We Ride"

Favorite: Gregory Isaacs "Night Nurse"