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I second the mention of 'Life Is Sweet' - I was amazed and horrified to discover, on buying the Chems' new Singles 93-03 compilation, that this song is missing, despite being being not only one of their best singles but also massively influential. It's the first of their "draft a well-known indie singer to do their thing over our beats" tracks, and arguably the most effective (certainly better than either of the Noel Gallagher collaborations).
'Block Rockin' Beats' is another one that's kinda hard to hear with fresh ears now that so many people have ripped it off (and arguably it was also the blueprint for the superior 'Hey Boy, Hey Girl'), but it will always have a special place in my heart... And in fact I listened to it the other day and decided it would still sound great dropped into the middle of a DJ set.
And all of Surrender. It's their most solid LP, basically because having won over the indie kids the Brothers decide to take them all out raving, in a full-on Mitsubishi-mashed Gatecrasher stylee. 'Music: Response' is a personal favourite. |
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