The Mash-Up craze really got hold of clubbers quite a few years back, aided by XFM’s ‘The Remix’ show and Rough Trade’s ‘Bastard Pop’ section. Well now EMI have contacted the people involved, and are set to release 14 cuts all above board, some have already been hits, but most on this Mark Vidler comp, are seeing the light of day legally for the very first time. From the opening ‘Franz Buffalo’ which marries Malcolm Mclaren with Franz Ferdinand, you know that ‘Mashed’ is gonna be a fun packed ride. Other highlights include ‘David X’ – David Bowie Vs Liberty X, ‘Passenger Fever’ – Peggy Lee Vs Iggy Pop, ‘Can’t Get Blue Monday Out Of My Head’ – Kylie Minogue Vs New Order, ‘Rapture Riders’ – Blondie Vs The Doors & ‘Sing Back Connection’ – Elastica Vs Moloko. ‘Mashed’ is the most essential compilation release in a long while, let’s hope it’s the first of many, coz there’s loads of these bastardo offsprings out there, and they deserve to be heard.
5 Out Of 5
Reviewed By: DEAN THATCHER
