Makeshift FeelGood
X-Press 2
Not that they needed the company, but it seems the experimental approach of Basement Jaxx suddenly has some. On their sophomore album, X-Press 2 takes the aggressive beats of their debut, puts ‘em through a food processor, adds whatever it finds in the dumpster out back, and creates a danceable chunkiness that references way too many influences to list here. Singles from the first album were all vocalist collaborations, so it’s no surprise that this time around every track includes some words, and the format is more pop-centric than the other’s club orientation. The disc’s initial single, “Give It,” which was originally release over two years ago, has been re-released with additional mixes by Friscia & Lamboy.
