Immediately upon hearing the intro, heavily laden with key-tars, synth and slap bass, I knew I was in for a good time. Electronic drums pound in the background, while cheesy guitar riffs accompany the sound of a talk-box (a device used to make a person's voice robotic). I wasn't sure what to do with myself. I felt as if I should be slam dancing, wearing sunglasses at night, or possibly dancing on the ceiling with a Caribbean queen. I wanted to party All Night Long. The track is the ultimate homage to 80's dance music, that I did indeed find myself dancing like a Maniac in my living room (cut me some slack, I'm home alone).
Mid song, the song breaks into a total 80's meltdown. First, the guitar wails into a solo that can only make one think of Eddie Van Halen's solo for Michael Jackson's Beat It. Before the guitar even finishes, the key-tar interrupts with phenomenal force. The keys clang with electronic precision, and remind me of Michael Sembello's Maniac, only, if possible, with more cheese!
Chromeo came to me per recommendation of my friend Evan (a fellow music addict). Evan, as usual, you did not steer me wrong. This song is a gem! I love it. It's fun, it's totally ironic, and definitely usable for house parties, nights out at the bar, or just for a quick energy boost.
Well done on the 80's song references in this post :) and also for introducing me to this song!
ReplyDeleteI am not a big music guy, but even if I was, I don't think I'd be able to describe what I hear as well as you do. Well done.
ReplyDelete(This is a great concept for a blog)
ReplyDeleteAlright so your description here got me interested-- especially the candid admission of dancing around in your place by yourself, haha. Loading up the software now and let's see what the reaction is (awesome time for a software upgrade)-- haha spot on. From the intro on, wow. Lol thanks for this gem ^^
It is interresting that you know that there are electronic drums and the guitar. I just sing the words to the song and sometimes I hear a piano playing hear so there. And the best part about listen to music home along is that you get to dance without nobody watching. :)
ReplyDelete