Mystery Jets – Twenty-One
Erol Alkan again cements his genius by producing the Eel Pie Island resident’s second album. While their debut had its moments, it was a cluttered affair; it was clear that these upstarts were different, but they didn’t have the songs to match the hype. Twenty-One still shows that the band still have their eccentricities but this time, more importantly, they’ve learned how to write a pop song.
Santogold – Santogold
Santi White’s former job as an A&R for Epic Records clearly gave her a head start in music. Her debut album is a great collection of songs. While Switch and Diplo’s involvement hinted at a MIA clone, her eclectic style shone through.
Hercules & Love Affair - Hercules & Love Affair
While a disco revival has been bubbling under for a while, H&LA propelled the sound firmly into the mainstream. While much has been said about Anthony Heggarty’s haunting vocals, the real attraction here is Andy Butler & Tim Goldsworthy’s glittering production.
Disjokke – Staying In
Hailing from the same ‘Oslo disco’ scene that gave us Prins Thomas and LindstrÆm, Disjokke’s album was always going to embrace the calmer side of dance music. This album shows that dance music can be listened to on a night in, without it being your over used copy of Moon Safari.
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