It's probably going to save time and some arguments at the end of the year if we can agree now that Roisin Murphy has made a very convincing stab at the best single of 2018 with All My Dreams released back in the early summer (and the follow up Plaything which was nearly its equal). The third part of her four pronged 2018 dancefloor assault is out today, another two track 12" single produced with Maurice Fulton. Jacuzzi Rollercoaster starts out with 80s synths and a wonky electronic bassline followed by a 4/4 disco beat. Funky, swish and seductive, the sound of a song coming out through the doors of a club that you can't get into (wrong shoes most likely) but sounding like the best place to be.
The B-side, Can't Hang On, is a squelchy, sultry, Moloko-like number with a very nice extended ending, and guest vocals from Ali Love.
She's too good for this world
ReplyDeleteThis should be way out of my comfort zone, but it isn't.
ReplyDeleteThe depth of sounds in these songs is incredible when you really listen to them/turn them up loud. So much going on and attention to detail. Probably not best heard on a pc's speakers.
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ReplyDeleteI'm going to flip it on you SA and say it's Plaything that's the slightly superior single...
ReplyDeleteIn fact, Plaything is one of the stand outs of the year for me and combined, the singles released by Murphy/Fulton add up to just about the best "collection" of music by an artist/artists this year. Jacuzzzi Rollercoaster plays with an 80s L.A. Disco vibe which I have been kind of hooked on all year.
Your allusion to a hip disco is spot on. In my mind it's a cool Hollywood night. The guest list is in the hands of a young blonde woman with a purple beret, Raybans and bundled in a black mink, falling off her shoulders. The velvet rope is manned by a 6'7" semi-pro boxer, and whenever someone enters through the front door, the strains of Jaccuzzi Rollercoaster sneak out onto the street. Sure it's kinda specific, but the best music always creates a picture in your mind.
I'm with you there Rich.
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