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Fol Chen – The Beautiful Ones

The last time i read Spin Magazine, the Presidents of the United States had a spread about how the guitarist only had 3 strings. So the fact that Spin’s Prince cover compilation slipped by unnoticed is not absurd. But There is some pretty great versions of some already amazing songs on this. Here is California’s electro psych outfit Fol Chen’s version of the Beautiful Ones.

Pick up some Fol Chen here. I’m not sure where to get the comp these days, but its called Purplish Rain.

Fol Chen – The Beautiful Ones

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Mr Oizo – Positif

A totally solid record by Mr. Oizo has got my attention (or lack thereof) for every one of these short songs on “Lambs Anger”. While most of the songs are based around a tight hook and that alone, experimentation keeps it fun and listenable but at the same time acknowledging that song is based around one riff therein; keeping it short and to the point. I compare it to a 45 minute meandering of the French nightclub radio stations (see the moments of jumpy skippyness between songs). My choice select is “Positif”. Get the rest of the album “ici” (a steal for 18 songs at $6.99).

Mr. Oizo – Positif

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