If you are ever in the mood for something a little lighthearted to break the monotony of the serious and downtrodden indie rock you’ve been obsessing over, I have your fix. I’d suggest checking I Created Disco from a young Brit called Calvin Harris if you need that break to be electro-pop that isn’t totally dissimilar to LCD Soundsystem. Its akin to eating gummy worms when you know that a banana would be the prudent choice, but who hasn’t done that? Unlike LCD (though) there isn’t anything remotely complicated about I Created Disco and Harris isn’t trying to change the world. Instead he just wants to dance have a lot of fun and that is exactly what this record is; fun. Electroclash pop with a sense of humor that even manifests itself in the ridiculous title. It is what it is and it ain’t bad. I Created Disco is out now in the UK on Fly Eye Records and will be released September 4th here in the US through Almost Gold (the label that put out Peter, Bjorn and John in the US).
MP3 | Clavin Harris – Acceptable In The 80’s I Created Disco
MP3 | Calvin Harris – Disco Heat I Created Disco
I saw Calvin live in NYC and he rocked. You’re right about him being fun. That energy was so evident live. And after hearing “Disco Heat” at a dance club with slowed down BPMs, I have a new-found appreciation for that track.