Its great to see a predominantly live electro act such as Bleepin' J. Squawkins finally sitting down in the studio and putting together their debut album for the many people who must’ve caught them live in the last few years. Floppy Disco is a journey from electro-house to synth-pop and there’s even a touch of electro-clash but from the very first track onwards, the listener is transported back in time to the 80’s. There’s an obvious love of vocoders on this release and some narrative vocal lines to keep you attentive. Some tracks I found to be reminiscent of Rephlex’s DMX crew without the serious edge while others reminded me of the more disco oriented music Bochum Welt has released in the past minus the melodic focus. One thing I can say about this release is Bleeping J have chosen their style and stuck with it. While there seems to be quite a few artists revisiting the 80’s at the moment, Bleeping J appear to have a real passion for its cheesiness and the party vibe. In summary - it’s a light-hearted and fun release for fans of the eighties to dance to.
Melinda Taylor |
