Written by P. E. Nelson Having been largely ambivalent toward *NSYNC during their 90s heyday, JC Chasez's recent solo release is less to me a continuation of a career closely followed, than it is a chance to get a better taste of an intriguingly diverse and talented young artist who has recently recorded some cool tracks with BT and Basement Jaxx. To be frank, I'll admit that … [Read more...] about Schizophrenic Bares Chasez’s Influences
Odd Little Gems
Two Saturdays ago, I turned on my computer to hear my external storage drive make a horrific grinding noise, cough politely and die, taking with it nearly 10 GB of music. This was a nasty blow. I have to admit that in this instance, I cried over spilt milk; rather bitterly, I might add. But I could hardly stand not having music on my hard drive, so I began the process of … [Read more...] about Odd Little Gems
Bubba Delivers
I must admit, I remember hearing the single "Ugly" off Bubba Sparxxx’s 1999 debut album, Dark Days, Bright Nights but only vaguely. It was likeable enough, but had the feel of a novelty tune, which probably explains my vague memory of it. Perhaps I should have listened closer, because apparently, others were listening, among them the illustrious Timbaland, Missi E’s partner in … [Read more...] about Bubba Delivers
Soul Punx Unite
Written by P. E. Nelson "SOUL PUNX UNITE," reads the legend on the illustration on the cover of this disc – an apt clue to what lies in store on Kish Kash, the third installment from the dynamic duo of Felix Buxton & Simon Ratcliffe, otherwise known as Basement Jaxx. These wildly inventive British DJ's have been determinedly breaking every rule of the dance floor, creating … [Read more...] about Soul Punx Unite