Scars
It’s not too frequently that a big budget production piece really clutches my attention, let alone burrows under my skin then seeps into my sleep patterns. ‘Scars’ from Basement Jaxx is a charged thunder cloud, looming over the skies with uneasy beats, daunting nightmare samples and a bouquet of artists that flow together like pools of wax.
The last time I gave a shit about Basement Jaxx was when Jump’n'Shout juddered out of the woodwork, which was a fizzy barking dog of a track. Scars is wayyy more dangerous, almost sinister with it’s sliced up operatic samples, Kelis growling along like a panther, Meleka hop-scotching over the beats with her uk fresh vox and Chipmunk blasting through with a truly developed masculine input. Just when I’m starting to vomit at the thought of another commericial grime/pop crossover (Kano – Rock n Rolla is VILE) Scars bombs it all outta the dirty water.
Basement Jaxx – Scars – featuring Kelis, Meleka and Chipmunk – YSI
Basement Jaxx – Scars – featuring Kelis, Meleka and Chipmunk – Zshare
Pre-order the album, also called Scars here.
