Spin That Record - Top Tunes of the Moment Circa March 2010

No frills here just a list of tracks I’ve been enjoying over the last few weeks. I’m not going for the freshest tracks per se, just the things I’ve been spinning for whatever reason. 

And despite my usual need to rant about everything I’m keeping this down to artists and names only. Go dig out the songs yourselves if you’re interested (End rant!) 

P.S. this post was inspired in part by the utterly stylish blog of Miss Eimear who also turned me on to the amazing Lady Gaga mix I mention below!

Dragonette – Big Sunglasses

Goldfrapp – I Wanna Life

Bitches With Wolves – Broken Hearts

Madonna – Into The Groove

Gabriella Cilmi – Heart’s Don’t Lie

Adam Lambert – For Your Entertainment

Lady Gaga- Bad Romance (Skillrex Remix)

Rihanna – Rude Boy (Cosmic Dawn Remix)

Cheryl Cole – Just Let Me Go

Crookers  - Natural Born Hustler feat. Pitbull

Usher – OMG feat. Will.I.Am

Hot Chip – I Feel Better

Madonna – Music 2008 (Live)

Missy Elliot – Lose Control (Jacques Lu Cont Remix)

Simon Curtis – Beat Drop

Sophie Ellis Bextor – Bittersweet

Tinie Tempah – Pass Out

Toni Braxton – Make My Heart

Aggros Santos – Candy feat. Kimberley Wyatt

Goldfrapp Rocket Themselves Back Down The Disco

I wasn't entirely surprised when Goldfrapp promised a more upbeat direction with their new album Head First, due for release in March. The last effort, the sublime Seventh Tree was a deep and rewarding release but one that seemed like a brief turn to something softer. On the basis of their new single Rocket they've return to a more upbeat place with their music. But this time it's one dressed up in new-disco shine.

Unlike the slinky synths and sexuality of Black Cherry and Supernature, Rocket suggests a more playful side to Goldfrapp. It doesn't have the immediate hit of Oooh La La but it has a shimmer-y, sunshine feel and a deceptively catchy chorus.

Why it really works too is how it sounds utterly Goldfrapp but still fresh. That knack for continued growth has served this group really well and you can't help but be just the teeny bit excited about what else Alison and Will have up their sleeve.

Charming, catchy and utterly likeable this has all the hallmarks of a sizeable hit. And you can't help but feel the remixes of this one are going to be killer.