M83 - 'Hurry Up, We're Dreaming'

On the whole M83's (Anthony Gonzalez) albums so far have been progressively good with the odd epic track and 'Hurry Up, We're Dreaming' is no different. What sets it apart is the inclusion of a few more stand out anthemic tracks in comparison to previous albums 'Saturday=Youth' & 'Digital Shades'.

The second track on the album 'Midnight City' is one of my favourite tracks this year, every time I hear it my heart jumps and I get a tad nostalgic. Other top tracks: 'Claudia Lewis', 'OK Pal' & 'Steve McQueen'.

'Hurry Up, We're Dreaming' is a big ball of melancholic vocals, 80's synths and folk/retro-rock which crescendos in the middle and then washes over you at points with some of the instrumentals but overall I like it, a definite grower. When you learn that the album was created whilst in the Joshua Tree desert, California suddenly it all makes sense, all he needs now is a film to accompany the soundtrack.

And who doesn't love a bit of sexy sax too...
 

Listen...

Big Bad Wolf

Prepare yourself. That is all...

Benoit & Sergio

This podcast has been around a while but lately I just can't stop playing it. Benoit & Sergio's XLR8R podcast is perfect with all the necessary eclectic elements swirled together with some dreamy beats...divine.

Any mix including tracks from the sublime Talking Heads is a winner with me, especially 'Sugar on my tongue'...

Benoit and Sergio , XLR8R Podcast 11-01-2011 by nightclubber.ro 

Tracklist

01 Benoit & Sergio "Principles" (Unreleased)

02 Benoit & Sergio "Walk and Talk" (Visionquest)

03 Lee Foss "U Got Me" (Hot Creations)

04 Bobby Caldwell "You Belong To Me" (Polygram)

05 Talking Heads "Sugar On My Tongue" (Sire)

06 Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti "Round and Round" (4AD)

07 LCD Soundsystem "I Can Change" (DFA)

08 Midnight Magic "Beam Me Up (Jacques Renault Remix)" (Permanent Vacation)

09 Deee-Lite "What Is Love?" (Elektra)

10 Adonis "No Way Back" (Trax)

11 Benoit & Sergio "Midnight People" (Spectral)

12 Daft Punk "Make Love" (Virgin)

13 Atlas Sound "Farmland Fantasy" (4AD)

14 Banjo or Freakout "Archangel (Burial Cover)" (Hyperdub)

15 Belong "October Language" (Carpark)

Art Department - Essential Mix (BBC Radio1)

 Live at Maida Vale

One of my absolute favourites this year are Art Department, I've seen them a few times and they never fail to bring the crowds to a state of ecstasy. They've recorded an epic Essential Mix for BBC Radio 1 and Art Department have personally expressed just how monumental it was for them to take part as it is for us to hear...

"There have been a few landmark projects/moments in our music careers that stand out above the rest.. This is one.....
Massive thank you to the BBC for supporting our music in a huge way this year, it's been an honor to work with them.... hope you guys enjoy our contribution to this legendary show" ART DEPARTMENT.

With Kenny's recorded vocals from a Maida Vale session their mix is a huge treat, if you can sit still whilst listening to this there's something seriously wrong with you...I suggest seeking medical advice.

Art Department - Essential Mix (BBC Radio1) - 22-10-2011 by R_co