R Kelly "Playas Only"The song makes me want to hang out with a different crowd, you dig? Say goodbye sallow, earnest indie rockers, hello Kristal, 24" rims and  Players clubs. Destroyer "Rubies"A nine-minute opus from the forthcoming genius known as Destroyer. Dan Bejar packs more punch in every verse than most bands can squeeze out in a record. "typical me, typical me, i gave my cargo to the sea, gave the water what it always wanted to be."Rufus Wainright "In A Graveyard"This song is the most s...

01. Brand New - Rhymefest ft. Kanye West (J Records)Got it a week ago and it's on constant rotation on iPod/car stereo/in my head. 02. Autobahn - Kraftwerk (Vertigo) First music I ever remember from childhood. Used to play it duet with my dad on our Lowery home organ. 03. Screamadelica - Primal Scream (Creation)My perfect album. I've probably played it once a week since it came  out and I've never tired of it. 04. Gercha - Chas and Dave (EMI) The soundtrack to my early family get-togethers. Also...

AFRIKA BAMBAATAA AND UB40 'RECKLESS' (EMI)"I bought pretty much anything Bam did back in the 80's as I was an obsessed old school b-boy! This track slipped past most kids into hip hop back then as it was quite a slapfunk groove and not very electro sounding at all. I loved it back then and still glow when I pop it on the deck now". RJD2 'HERE'S WHATS LEFT' (ALTERED VIBES)"This one I picked up a few years ago before the whole hype blew up on him. I dint know anything about him back then and very ...

Oasis - WonderwallThis is one of my favourite pop songs.  I love the arrangement and especially the string section. It was a huge track in the Netherlands and is reminiscent of the late Beatles music. Although it sounds quite upbeat it also has a darker side to it.  Michael Jackson & Paul McCartney - Say Say SayI absolutely love the original and have loved this since it came out. I don't know if it was a huge track in the UK but it has so many good memories attached to it.  I like McCartney ...

Primal Scream 'Come Together' (Andy Weatherall Mix) (Creation)Flying at The Soho Theatre Club - hands literally touching the low ceiling moment The Verve 'Bittersweet Sympthony' (Hut)Summed up a painful year for me this - tragically brilliant The Fugees 'Killing Me Softly' (Sony)'frolicking' with a girl, watching England beat Scotland in Euro '96 & listening to this at the same time - magic! Blondie 'The Tide Is High' (Capital)First record I ever bought... N.E.R.D 'Provider' (Virgin)I bought...

Isaac Hayes "Fragile" (Virgin 1998)This is a quite recent record from the man with the velvet voice, abeautiful slow groover as only he can make. It's actually a cover of a Stingsong but it sounds 100%  Hayes like his best work from the 70's.Gato Barbieri "I want you" (A&M 1977)Another cover here, but this time from a much know song by Marvin Gaye. Noone could replace Marvin's sweet and melancolic vocal but a lushious piano,strings and sax workout, the sound dynamics on this cut are impressi...

Pigmeat Markam 'Here Comes The Judge' When I was just old enough to use the record player this little 7" was at the top of the pile and I played it relentlessly. Fantastic drum sound and merciless tape splicing.Dust, Static + Plastic 'Her Dad Doesn't'  Hip hop has had a huge influence on me so some had to feature. I chose this as the production is so simple that it has a timeless quality, also a hypnotic little bass line that never fails to make heads nod. Amon Tobin 'Four-ton Mantis'This guy ma...

Tesri - Sommer (Monika, 2005)A slow funk rhythm from Robert Liphook and Barbara Morganstern' s early '80s and '00s inspired Germanic pop-chill/lap-pop offering.Heights Of Abraham - What's The Number (ZTT, 1996)Shamelessly self promotional I know, but this offering from our Electric Hush record still sounds great,  I'm really pleased that we finally got round to make our new record '2006'!Prince Far I - Final Chapterfrom Cry Tough Dub Encounters Chapter 3 (Pressure Sounds, 1996)Adrian Sherwood at...

01. Kiss - Destroyer (Casablanca, 76)Stunning production by the mighty Bob Ezrin. 02. Baffo Banfi - Ma Dolce Vita (Innovative, 79)Magical ambient-electronica from italian prog-genious on Klaus Schulzesnew-age-label. 03. Nik Kershaw - The Riddle (MCA, 84)One of the finest synth-pop-albums of the 80s. 04. Todd Rundgren - Todd (Bearsville, 74)IMHO, even better than Something/Anything and Wizard, True Star.05. Van Dyke Parks - Song Cycle (Warner, 68)Fantastic vaudeville-pop from Brian Wilsons partne...

1. Jodeci - My Heart Belongs to You MCA/Universal Diary Of A Mad BandIt's about the whole album. I've gone for this track because it brings back so many memories. I remember going to my record shop everyday for a week waiting for the album to arrive on import and finally getting it home and playing it. This was the opening track and you just knew immediately that Jodeci had just raised the bar. It was so different, the way it sounded, the synthesised sounds and the groove on it. Then they're ama...

1. The Cars - Just What I Needed (Electra)One of my all time favorites!2. Rolling Stones - Cant You Hear Me Knockin (Virgin)This song just kicks ass!3. Digable Planets - Rebirth of Slick (Cool like dat) (Pendulum)I listened to this song over and over when it first came out and still love it!4. Prince - Money Don't Matter 2 Night (Warner)The little purple man gives me goose bumps with this one!5. Steel Pulse - Roller Skates  (Electra)A sing along classic!6.  Led Zeppelin - Houses Of The Holy  (At...

VECTOR LOVERS - CAPSULE FOR ONE  (Soma)This is Martin Wheeler at his best, new soundtrack electronica with funk.THE CLASH - LONDON CALLING (CBS)Favourite Album of all time, also stands the tests of time.KRAFTWERK - MAN MACHINE (EMI)Sounds as fresh and futuristic as it was, when first produced.HERBIE HANCOCK - HEAD HUNTERS (CBS)With it's flower power acid front cover and experimental electronic jazz.AT POINT - BLACK RANGE EP (MOZAIQ)Deep sonic cutting edge electronic bliss.E2 E4 - MANUEL GOTTENSC...

‘Crosstown Traffic’ - Jimi HendrixJimi is one of those superstars who just had it all without even trying. The best guitarist in the world, he invented feedback and influenced a generation of people including the likes of Prince… A true pioneer.‘To Be In Love’ - Masters at Work feat IndiaQuality soul record this, it’s like dance music for grown ups. I love the Fender Rhodes chords played by a good friend, Albert ’Sterlin’ Menedez, who I take Guinness to when I'm in NYC. India has one of those un...

D5: Flotation Tank (2005 Delsin) The standout track from the standout Planet Delsin compilation. 2005 has proved to be one of the best years for quality techno in a longtime.  Laurent Garnier: Barbiturik Blues (C2 Remix) (2005 F Comm) Hot on the heels of his beautiful Just Another Day EP, Carl Craig once again turns in a stunning remix... a highly original arrangement and daring sounds make this a real winner.  Claude Young: Detroit By Night (2005 Cynet:Media) Everyone in techno seems on fire ri...

MARTIN SOLVEIG 'REQUIEM POUR UN CON'One of my own favourite tunes that I don't seem to get tired of...Micheal Jackson 'I Can't Help it'Original old school when I was growing up and still baaad.Marvin Gaye 'Trouble Man' (Soundtrack)Classic soul man that never fails to touch you.Saint Germain 'Tourist'Fellow countrymen who deliver beautiful music.Betty Blue '(Soundtrack)'And amazing film with some great music that really enhances the action.Adonis 'No way Back'Classic acid house moment that remi...

1. Metropolis - Every Time I See Him (Salsoul) A late night spiritual bomb that sounds as fresh now as it did when it was released over two decades ago.2. Soylent Green - Soylent Green (Playhouse Records) Beautiful dark techno soul science, a masterpiece3. Inner Life - Make It Last Forever (Salsoul) This timeless masterpiece gives you thirteen minutes of bliss which has to be heard to be believed.4. Sylvester - I Need Somebody Tonight (Fantasy) This murky jerky technoid soul groove is the holy...

1. Ninja Man - Zig It Up - GreensleevesThe perfect ragga - Hip Hop track guaranteed to get any party going.2. KLF - Chill Out - Ideal for after you've had a busy night playing shows or DJ'ing3. PFM ft Conrad - The Western - Good LookingDrum & Bass from the good ol' days, yet to be matched.4. The Specials - Enjoy Yourself - 2ToneGoodvibe Ska by one of Britains best.5. Tito Puente - Oye Como Va - Dance Collection - ConcordContains all the Latin classics including Oye Como Va, the ladies love...

'Deborah's Theme''Once upon a time in America sound track' - I want this playing at my funeral, just before they send me to be burnt, my poor sad faced wife Charlotte will be hanging onto the coffin screaming hysterically.'Dancing Dueen' AbbaFor when I'm feeling gay and care free.'Nights of the Jaguar' RolandoFor when I'm dancing round the kitchenand after deborah's theme finishes at my funeral this will send them all out dancing.'Is There Anybody Out There¹ BassheadsReminds me of Steve Lawler...

Ten City - 'That's The Way Love Is'The first 12" I ever bought after hearing it on John Peel, and one of the best house vocals ever.Graham Coxon - 'Freakin' Out'An instant energy rush and still my current favourite driving song.Antony and the Johnsons - 'For Today I Am A Boy'I got his album the day before my daughter was born and used to listen to the track over and over on the way to and from the hospital, I find his voice mesmerising.Underworld - 'Dirty'Underworld at their best, my personal ...

1. Faith Evans - 'Mesmerized' (Freemasons vocal) EMI Slices of Motown-esque soul served fresh with a world class vocal, set to be huge.2.Free-maison Vol 1 -'Watchin' Free-masion Discotastic, pianos, scorching strings : anthem in the making.3. Paul Johnson - 'She Got Me' DataBeen around for a while, beginning to grow.4.Bobby Blanco and Miki Moto - 'Black Sugar' Defected Horn heaven, one of our top tunes of the summer.5.Phats and Small - 'Its a Beautiful Day' 23rd Century Uplifting, funky and fr...