"'Disco pogo for punks in pumps' may have been beaten to death in 2004, but this is ace. People keep on asking - what's so f*cking great about dancing? How should I know?"
"Their best album since Washing Machine. Adventurous but easily listenable, and it rocks. Saw them on the supporting tour and they're still more exciting and energetic than most new bands around today."
"Ian Svenonius and Michelle Mae on top, funk form with Jennifer Herrema also joining the party with a rap on the title track. Not quite Make-Up, but still cool as f*ck."
"James Murphy (LCD Soundsystem) and Tim Goldsworthy show everyone how intelligent punk-infused dance music should really be done. And my god, should people take notice."
"Excellent American Indie album, mainly cos it doesn't sound like so much whiny indie-pap being thrown across the pond at the moment (in both directions). Tuneful, soulful and it rocks too."
"Varied but focused first 'own' album from the sexy french starlet. Could be lumped in with the Electroclash movement but deserves better than that. Same producer as Chicks on Speed (yes, that's good!)"
"Herrema post-Royal Trux. Still noodles and roames, but largely more basic structure and sound than the Trux, but sounding no worse off for it. She does a great Cher impression on PB+J too. Wicked."
"Wow, a modern concept album that works - leading NY post-punkers alternate POVs between witches and villagers in their take on the german folklore. Loud, scary and absolutely brilliant."
"Unlike any Hip Hop I've ever heard with intriguing soundscapes and cut-up song structures. Cerebal, but never pretentious, one to enjoy more with everyone listen as you discover another hidden nugget"
"A bit more obvious for the 2004 list, but it is very good. The buzz-edged guitars will make you spill your warm beer while dancing. Partly produced by Andy Gill of Gang of Four."