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Any album that features both boy-band vet JC Chasez and goth-punk icon Siouxsie Sioux calls for a double take, and once Basement Jaxx have your attention, they pull you into the non-stop house party of KISH KASH. On their third album, the UK duo of Simon Ratcliffe and Felix Buxton joins the ranks of the Chemical Brothers and Fatboy Slim by including a remarkable roster of high-profile guest artists that extends to soul/funk diva Me'Shell NdegeOcello and up-and-coming British rapper Dizzee Rascal.
KISH KASH opens with the energetic "Good Luck," which presents the buoyant, Motown-influenced vocals of Lisa Kekaula against a loopy backdrop of distorted synthesizer and a full string section. Other standout tracks include the two Prince-inspired numbers that feature NdegeOcello ("Right Here's the Spot" and "Feels Like Home") and cockney lyricist Dizzee Rascal's delirious Eastern-inflected contribution. The true highlight, however, is the driving, fuzz-bass-fueled title track, which features Siouxsie Sioux's unmistakable vocals over the surging sonic assault. A fun, clever, and always unpredictable outing, KISH KASH is house music for people who don't think they like house music.
Recorded at Jaxx Studio, London, England between March 2002 & July 2003.
Personnel: Me'Shell Ndegéocello (vocals, bass guitar); Siouxsie Sioux, Xenia Lewis, Allonymous, Phoebe, JC Chasez, Joe Benjamin, Lisa Kekaula, Totlyn Jackson (vocals); The London Session Orchestra (strings); Simeon Jones (harmonica); Nathan "Tugg" Curran (drums); Basil (percussion); Cherokee , Mandy Senior, Natasha Awuku, Cassie Watson, Francine Kufonji, Jason Anthoney Wright , Nadia Cielto Steele, Kele Le Roc, Ty, Sharlene Hector (background vocals).
Audio Mixer: Basement Jaxx.
Recording information: Jaxx Studio, Loughborough Junction, London, England (03/2002-07/2003).
Illustrator: Sue Amaradivakara.
Guests:Siouxsie Sioux,Jc Chasen(N-Sync),M.Ndegeocello
Basement Jaxx: Simon Ratcliffe, Felix Buxton.
Additional personnel: Dizzee Rascal, Siouxsie Sioux, Me'Shell NdegeOcello, JC Chasez, Lisa Kekaula (vocals).
Rolling Stone (12/25/03, p.104) - Included in Rolling Stone's "50 Best Albums of 2003"
Rolling Stone (11/13/03, p.90) - 4 stars out of 5 - "The energy nevers sags and ideas never flag on the third album...[the] duo cribs from R&B, punk, house, Asian, Latin and Middle Eastern music without the self-consciousness that usually accompanies such a broad palette..."
Spin (12/03, p.126) - "...As always, there are two drop-dead singles..." - Grade: B
Entertainment Weekly (12/26/03-1/2/04, p.140) - Ranked #2 in Entertainment Weekly's 2003 "Records of the Year"
Entertainment Weekly (10/24/03, p.104) - "...Listening to KISH KASH is akin to charging through a multilevel club and being happily overwhelmed by the divergent styles booming out of each room..." - Rating: A-
Q (01/01/04, p.79) - Ranked #25 in Q's "The 50 Best Albums of 2003"
Q (11/03, p.106) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...'Plug It In' is an instant classic fuelled by nitro-bass, falsetto vocals and rave synths, while 'Lucky Star' dazzles in a future-funk collage of bhangra beats, tricky Neptunes melodies and Dizzee Rascal..."
Uncut (01/04, pp.84-7) - Ranked #25 in Uncut's "Albums Of The Year 2003"
Mojo (Publisher) (11/03, p.128) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...KISH KASH is a fast-moving stylistic synthesis....Truly, a glorious noise..."
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Kish Kash Music Review
Average Rating: (4 out of 5 stars)    Infectious...yet Questionable
I would have to agree with sorrydonthaveone, this album is very cheesy, but I also agree with BJ, I love "Plug it in". I like to dance to this album, but certain songs could be excluded. For example, "Benjilude", "Cosmolude", "If I ever Recover", and "Feels like Home". Although, I love "Hot N' Cold", "Lucky Star", "Plug it In", and "Kish Kash". It simply depends on the genre of music you like. Eclectic, is the one word I would use to describe this "funky" album.
Submitted by pinktreehugger_11 (Baton Rouge, La, USA)
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First-time listener, captured by 'Plug It In' with the amazing JC. Whole album is extraordinary, especially with all the artists featured. Basement Jaxx are wonderful.
Submitted by BJ (ENGLAND)
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FIrst time listener
I have got to say that this group has skill in what they do. I was immediately drawn in to this group after I heard the lead single. This is excellent music to chop wood, cook, play cards, drink, make love, dance, drive, perform surgery, learn, jog, skydive, sleep, and breathe to!!!
Submitted by John Rivers (Kalamazoo, MI)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No cheesy but i like it
since i bought "remedy" album i thaught they were a bit cheesy, This was confirmed when i borrowed "rooty" of my mate.I baught "kish kash" two weeks ago and it was what i was expecting from them,the same beats but with a little twist take "Dizzee Rascal" for example it a typical tune from Basement jaxx but they've let dizzy do his own stuff over the top of it."plug it in" is another cracking tune with it's little electronic riffs and great beats behind all the tunes
Submitted by sorrydonthaveone (scottish borders)
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