Basement Jaxx – Crazy Itch Radio
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XL Recordings – XLCD205
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Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 |
Intro
Written-By – Wil Malone |
0:37 | ||
| 2 |
Hush Boy
Human Beatbox [Beatbox & Word Bitz] – Biz Markie Lead Vocals – Vula Malinga* Performer [Dj Bitz] – Sean Allen Rap – Skilla* Written By – S. Mason Written-By – A.D. Burisse*, J.D. Burisse*, Malinga* |
3:59 | ||
| 3 |
Zoomalude
Clarinet – Mark Brown (6) Lead Vocals – Vula Malinga* Written By – Bonner, Hamilton |
0:50 | ||
| 4 |
Take Me Back To Your House
Lead Vocals – Martina Bang Vocals [Vocal Fx] – Vula Malinga* Voice [Spoken Bitz] – Cassie Watson Written-By – Sorbara* |
5:08 | ||
| 5 |
Hey U
Accordion – Serguei Pachnine Backing Vocals – Linda Lewis, Marcus J. Thomas, Serguei Pachnine Chorus [Chorus Vocal] – Dandino Jhet Lead Vocals – Robyn Performer – Nanthomba Orphan School Written-By – A. Sical* |
4:54 | ||
| 6 |
On The Train
Lead Vocals – Tommy Blaize Vocals [Spoken Outro Vocals] – Shea, Wayne Hernandez Written-By – Blaize* |
4:14 | ||
| 7 |
Run 4 Cover
Backing Vocals – Daryl John Lead Vocals – Lady Marga Written-By – John* |
4:14 | ||
| 8 |
Skillalude
Backing Vocals – Charmzy, Younger Sensation Lead Vocals – Skilla* |
0:35 | ||
| 9 |
Smoke Bubbles
Lead Vocals – Milly Oldfield |
4:20 | ||
| 10 |
Lights Go Down
Backing Vocals – Lily Allen Lead Vocals – Linda Lewis Written-By – Lewis* |
5:13 | ||
| 11 |
Intro (Reprise)
Lead Vocals – Daryl John, Reena Bhardwaj |
0:36 | ||
| 12 |
Everybody
Backing Vocals – Dwayne Ellis, Martina Bang, Sharlene Hector, Skilla*, Vula Malinga* Lead Vocals – Elida Zulu Vocals [Hindi] – Reena Bhardwaj Written-By – Bhardwaj* |
5:53 | ||
| 13 |
Keep Keep On
Backing Vocals – Jo Benjamin, Marcus J. Thomas Lead Vocals – Milly Oldfield |
2:24 | ||
| 14a |
U R On My Mind
Backing Vocals – Ade Omotayo, Kay Shin Lead Vocals – Felix* |
3:42 | ||
| 14b | As The Night Moves On | 3:25 |
Credits
- Artwork By [Art Direction & Design] – No Days Off
- Artwork By [Retouching] – Russell Kirby
- Bass – Winston Blissett (tracks: 2, 3, 13)
- Brass – Atlantic Horns (tracks: 2, 6, 9, 10)
- Choir – Metro Voices (tracks: 1, 10, 11)
- Conductor [Strings], Arranged By [Strings] – Wil Malone (tracks: 1, 4, 10, 11, 14)
- Leader [Choir Master] – Jenny O'Grady (tracks: 1, 10, 11)
- Mastered By – Geoff Pesche
- Mixed By – Andy Hughes (tracks: 1, 9), Basement Jaxx (tracks: 1 to 9, 11 to 14), Jason Boshoff (tracks: 2, 4, 5, 7, 10)
- Other [Radio Modelled By] – Fern Graham
- Other [String Fixer] – Gavin Wright* (tracks: 1, 4, 10, 11, 14)
- Photography – John Short
- Producer – Basement Jaxx
- Strings – London Session Orchestra* (tracks: 1, 4, 10, 11, 14)
- Written-By – Buxton* (tracks: 2, 4 to 14), Ratcliffe* (tracks: 2, 4 to 13)
Notes
There is a bonus untitled track after track 14 which starts after 4:44.
In special lenticular image slipcase.
Other Versions (Showing 5 of 12) View All
| Title, Format | Label | Cat# | Country | Year | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crazy Itch Radio (CDr, Album, Promo) | XL Recordings | none | France | 2006 | ||
| Crazy Itch Radio (CD, Album) | XL Recordings, Remote Control | XLCD 205 | Australia | 2006 | ||
| Crazy Itch Radio (CD, Album, Enh) | XL Recordings | XLCD 205 | UK | 2006 | ||
| Crazy Itch Radio (CD, Promo, Album) | XL Recordings | XLCD 205 | UK | 2006 | ||
| Crazy Itch Radio (CD, Album) | Love-Da-Records | LOVECD26 | Asia | 2006 |
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Reviews & Discussion
What happens when the hottest things in house music reach the point where they're no longer the hottest? Can they still keep relevant? This is the question that haunts Basement Jaxx's _Crazy Itch Radio_. These musical polyglots can still craft cracking tunes, whether the banjo-smacking and strings of "Take Me Back to Your House," the Jewish klezmer horns in "Hey You," or the gospel/Bollywood stomp of "Everybody." But you also get the feeling that they're recycling several of their earlier ideas. The "Hush Boy" recalls "Red Alert" from their debut album _Remedy_, especially with the screeching chorus. "Hush Boy" also has much sillier vocals. Even "Everybody" starts off suspiciously like "Breakaway" from _Rooty_ before it finally moves into its own. Their slower tracks like "Lights Go Down" and "Keep Keep On" show that they're not always about the beat... even if that's where their strength is. So while this album isn't a revelation, it's plenty fun for everyone.
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