This Wednesday 8th December marks the last Club Mariachi of 2010. So we thought we’d ask our Mexican brethren about their favourite records of the past year so see what they might be playing for us at the Cactus. Here’s a rough translation of what they said:
Roberto Miguel Sanchez, aka “Rob”:
Caribou – Swim, a magical record from the best live band playing tropical dance music. The perfect soundtrack to a sunset cenote party.
Flying Lotus – Cosmogramm, an epic journey through 14 intense tracks of acidic futuristic hiphop. The big beats and slick synths of this cosmic cacophony will take you on a 21st Century Fear & Loathing esque trip.
Gorillaz – Plastic Beach is a marvellous mix of hiphop, pop and electronica. Add in a tastey selection of influences from around the world, and a massive guestlist of contributing stars, and you’ve got one hell of a record.
Emilia Isabel Campo, aka “Emma”:
Breakbot has undoubtedly been King of the dance floor and his track “Baby I’m Yours” is one of my favourites of the entire year. Although he hasn’t released a full album, hit backlog of smooth disco remixes and EP releases are sizzling hot and will definitely be dancing me into the new-year.
Aeroplane’s “We Can’t Fly” album is another smooth-operator. It isfull of sexy, 80’s electronica-inspired cosmic disco tunes that are both soulful and upbeat. They have also produced some awesome remixes.
Ratatat’s latest album also comes to mind. “LP4” is an energetic fusion of slick electro-pop and hip hop; full of catchy hooks and quirky beats that are polished off with crisp production.
Cristóbal Jesus Batista, aka “Chris”:
Born out of a period of musical exploration in the Swiss Alps, this is Henrik Weber’s third album as Pantha du Prince. It’s a melodic maze of sound, including a guest appearance from Panda Bear. 70 minutes of earthy, psychedelic techno goodness!
Plenty of feel good vibes from this L.A. supergroup. With strong African influences and indecipherable (mostly Hebrew) singing, it’s hard not to dance to Fool’s Gold.
It might be the end for LCD Soundsystem, but they certainly went out on a high. Well done señor Murphy.
You lucky readers can stream all these albums on a Spotify playlist HERE (apart from Flying Lotus which is unavailable on Spotify)
The final Club Mariachi of 2010 is this Wednesday 8th December at Neon Cactus, Call Lane, Leeds. Entrance is free, as always.
