Thursday, November 18, 2010

| the single life: issue twelve |

I'm not sure if I ever explained this, but all of the tracks I post are downloadable. 
Just click the down arrow and select 'Download'. =)









// Girl Unit - Wut //


 
Who knew one simple word and a bunch of chopped up gibberish could be the glue that binds? British dubstep wiz Girl Unit has crafted an absolute thriller with his new single, "Wut." The 7-minute track takes a little while to get its footing, but hits impressive highs at many points. Boasting some life-altering bass knocks and an infectious vocal samples, "Wut" is a triumph for it's marvelous progression and attention to detail. Don't sleep on the budget album artwork, this thing is a slice of epic worth listening through.

 // Girls - Heartbreaker //

 

San-Franciscan guitar pop outfit Girls released a nice little LP last year to a rather warm reception. Favourable reviews followed, and I can personally attest that a couple of the singles are real keepers. "Heartbreaker" is off their new Broken Dreams Club EP, their first work since the success of last year's Album. The bright tone of the song is balanced by frontman Christopher Owens' melancholic lyrics about love lost. In a weird way, this duality is pretty satisfying. Broken Dreams Club is worth the pickup, btw.

 // Black Eyed Peas - Do It Like This! //

 

It's odd to have BEP on this side of the Single Life/BRB fence, but here it is. "Do It Like This!" does a bit of a Jekyll & Hyde. The first half of the track is hype despite the fact that most of the lyrics are pretty weak. But this is pop, so whatever. The second half is where the track dies a slow, tragic death. It's basically a really bad ripoff of Benny Benassi. (That's why I've only posted the part I like.) The full version can be heard here. Whether you like it or not, it's destined for the clubs.


// Dr. Dre f. Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg & Akon - Kush //

 


Years of waiting, delays, and excuses later... the King of the West Coast is readying his return to the spotlight. After a series of clumsy leaks (and subsequent rants), Dr. Dre gets official with the release of yet another chronic-boasting street anthem. Thumping bass? Check. Vintage Dre piano loops? Check. Snoop and Nate Dogg in tow? Check. Yep, it's a real Dre joint. Amen to the return of one of the best to ever do it.

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