Electroclash Recommendations

Posted by: throbnorth on 19 October 2003

Having been captivated for the last year by the Fischerspooner #1 album, and thoroughly enjoyed Felix da Housecat and to a certain extent Miss Kitten, what other bands should I look out for? I had high hopes for Ladytron, but found they wore a bit thin some way before the end of each album. Richard X maybe??

throb

Posted on: 19 October 2003 by Bananahead

You could try Peaches.

Nana

Posted on: 19 October 2003 by Not For Me

Throb,

I also love Fischerspooner - There are loads of remixes of Emerge out there to track down!

MoS seem to have dropped Fischerspooner, and the releases have dried up.

I have been kicking myself for not getting 'The 15th' on vinyl promo when I saw it, thinking I would wait for the nice pic sleeve version. Doh!

I have the Richard X complilation, and it is quite amusing spotting the 80's samples on it.

Other bands in a similar ilk are :

DK7
The Hacker
Peaches (as mentioned)
Debasser (well they are really Ghettotech, but who's counting)
Dr Robotnic
S.I. Futures
Chicks on Speed
Playgroup (some of it)
Tiga
Tok Tok vs Soffy O

.. I would suggest getting a few compliations called Electro ***** (clash, tech, blast etc) and following up those you like.

DS

OTD - Richard X vs Liberty X - Being Nobody

Posted on: 20 October 2003 by Hammerhead

Mr Throb,

May I suggest Sneaker Pimps - "Bloodsport". A damn fine record.

Steve

Posted on: 20 October 2003 by Bananahead

Apparently Fischerspooner are going to have a new album next year.

Both the Futurism compilations from City Rockers are good compilations that point in the right direction.

Nana

Posted on: 24 October 2003 by Lee

Also give T. Raumschmiere 'Radio Blackout' a try - features Miss Kitten on one track

Posted on: 24 October 2003 by throbnorth

Thanks everybody, I've taken copious notes. Particularly heartened to hear of a new Fischerspooner offering; I'd rather given up. Their website does have a few details about new tracks and confirms the album is due next year [www.fischerspooner.com - what else].

Meanwhile, I did try to find mixes etc via Kazaa, and discovered a vaguely new track - 'You're My Disco'. I really think that if they can find the time to be bothered to actually record things [sadly, I don't think it's that high on their list of priorities] greatness of a sort beckons.

Peaches? Are you sure? The Peaches/Iggy track on Skull Ring isn't that promising, and put me off a bit [whereas the Stooges revival tracks are just wonderful - like they've never been away].

Had wondered about those compilations - is the Ministry one any good?

throb