Swayzak

Blending together electro, deep house and techno, the London duo of James Taylor and David Brown have produced a great album (their third) with more than just nice rhythm programming. By using different vocalists, the tracks have a unique style that pushes Dirty Dancing closer to being a pop record than something purely dance-oriented. Some of the standout tracks include "Make Up Your Mind," a nice and smooth bit of jazzy techno utilising the sultry vocals of Clair Dietrich, and "In The Car Crash," a dark, brooding bit of electro that features the work of Canadian producers Headgear. Swayzak also team up with American electro-clash scenesters Adult for the track "I Dance Alone," another great and pulsing bit of deep techno with deadpan vocals and old-school synth melodies. By combining different styles, Dirty Dancing is a great showcase of the different tastes of electronic artists who make music in the 21st century, yet aren't afraid to tip the hat to the pioneers of the 1980s.