For a decade now, British clubbers have been dancing to the punkoid soul of duo Basement Jaxx. Make no mistake, when Brixton natives Felix Buxton and Simon Ratcliff gig, they're hands on: hands on funky guitars, keyboards, drums, computer and decks. The wonder is that they could fit this explosion of good vibes and exhilarating energy, the essence of the Jaxx live experience, on one compilation.
the singles features 15 studio tracks culled from their three UK Top 5 albums: Remedy, Rooty and Kish Kash with all the big hit: "Romeo," "Red Alert," "Oh My Gosh," "Bingo Bango" plus their new single, "U Don't Know Me."
If we had to come up with one word to describe the Jaxx style, it would have to be "collage". The band's brand of audio-visual art, from CD covers to poster designs to website (check out basementjaxx.co.uk) combines, well, you name it. So does their music, a patchwork of soul, punk, Motown, electro, Latin funk, samba and house, not necessarily in that order. Adding to the monstrous assortment of beats are guest vocals by KeLe Le Roc, Lisa Kekaula and Glamma Kid among others.
2005 Grammy Award winners for Best Electronic/Dance Album Kish Kash, Basement Jaxx are currently touring the UK. Book your flight now!

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