A Blast from the Past

Not literally... but that has me thinking I should do a weekly regular segment... perhaps Flashback Friday's. Let me do a quick Google search to see how many thousands of other blogs do the same exact thing, and then I'll get back to you.

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In the mean time, I did want to post a few songs that give that 'blast from the past' vibe. And remember, when talking about 80's inspired electro, its all about the synths baby... bask in that synth glory!

Mp3: Xinobi - BMX (Moulinex Remix)

Mp3: Futurecop! - Class of 1984

Mp3: Futurecop! - As Seen on TV

Mp3: Loose Shus - Taurus

Mp3: Kavinsky - Wayfarer (Plus Move Remix)

Mp3: Moulinex - Break Chops

Discodust and Valerie are probably two of the best sources for this type of material, so check their blogs regularly if you develop a fetish for retro sounding beats.

A Blast from the Past

GTA IV radio shock...

GTA IV Electro-Choc Radio... bitches

I just got my copy of Grand Theft Auto IV for PS3 in the mail yesterday... and how is this for an amazing first impression:

I punch a hooker in the face, steal her money, turn around and find a kick ace bmw clone stopped at a red light. Then I do what anyone else would do in that situation, open the door, punch the driver in the kidney, throw him to the ground and steal his car. Play with the radio stations a bit til I find the electro station, and "BEROOO BEROOO BEROOO deh deh DEH DIT".

That's right bitches, none other than Boys Noize "& Down" was the first track I heard in GTA4. Check out the full tracklist to the electro station below (via the totally reliable wikipedia), which should be reason enough to get this game.

Padded Cell - "Signal Failure"
Black Devil Disco Club - "The Devil in Us (Dub)"
One + One - "No Pressure (Deadmau5 Remix)"
Alex Gopher - "Brain Leech (Bugged mind remix)"
K.I.M. - "B.T.T.T.T.R.Y. (Bag Raiders Remix)"
Simian Mobile Disco - "Tits and Acid"
Nitzer Ebb - "Let Your Body Learn"
Kavinsky - "Testarossa (Sebastian Remix)"
Chris Lake vs. Deadmau5 - "I Thought Inside Out (Original Mix)"
Boys Noize - "& Down"
Justice - "Waters of Nazareth"
Killing Joke - "Turn to Red"
Playgroup - "Make it Happen"
Liquid Liquid – "Optimo"

GTA IV radio shock...