As my buddy Dean over at Blargus (Wesleyan University) already pointed out, Chromeo's Business Casual hit stores September 14th. Being utterly absent from blogging for going on 9 months now I thought I'd come out of hibernation with the fabulous duo from Montreal. These guys have ousted Red Hot Chili Peppers as my band of choice so the pressure I put on this CD was huge. After their sophomore recording Fancy Footwork, I didn't think they could do any better. In a way I think I was right. Business Casual is fantastic, but i wouldn't say it is better or worse then Fancy Footwork.
The CD opens with their third single "Hot Mess" classic get your groove on Chromeo dance track, I think the music video falls short, but the song is quality. Next is I'm Contagious which is arguably my favorite on the CD. This is followed by Night by Night The first single with the boys charging some foxy New Yorkers to dance (sometimes) with lead singer Dave 1. Don't Turn the Lights On (Seen above) is a great video and song as well as random.
I could go all day with these songs, but really this CD is wonderful. The duo use their hypnotic beats as well as reviving disco beats in the songs Don't Walk Away and The Right Type. The only questionable song on the CD is the french J'ai Claque La Porte (I Slammed The Door), maybe it was the language barrier but also the beats are just not there either. All and this is a great disc and you should really consider picking it up.
Yes Please
I'm Contagious
Night By Night
You Make it Rough
Do I have to?
J'ai Claque La Porte
Final Say
8 of 10
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