Mixtape: Dancecation

Cheers: Friday Dance Jams

In the famous words of Steve McQueen, "I live for myself and I answer to nobody." It's Friday, enjoy yourself and let these songs be your weekend's dance-infused guides. Cheers.

The xx - "VCR (Matthew Dear remix)"
Chubby Checker - "Let's Dance"
Yelle - "Ce Jeu (Bill Eff's Love 1987 Remix)"
Miami Horror - "Holidays" (feat. Alan Palomo)"
Kisses - "Kisses"
Orange Juice - "Blokes On 45"
Robyn - "Indestructible (Dance Edit)" 
New Order - "Temptation (7-inch version)"

Orange Juice - "Blokes On 45"

I was turned on to Orange Juice earlier this week after becoming infatuated with the track "Blokes On 45" featured on the expert Fortune Fall mix. The Scottish band—formed in part by Edwyn Collins of "A Girl Like You" fame—mixed post-punk with disco and funk flourishes. Easily the most striking element of the band's sound is the electric guitar work: aggressive and funky, while remaining crystal clear in tone. The riff in "Blokes On 45" around the 1:30 mark is one hell of a hook— catchier than any subsequent vocal line.

Orange Juice - "Blokes On 45" (from The Glasgow School)