Is Kish Kash a good place to start with Basement Jaxx?

Yes, Kish Kash is recommended as a starting point for new Basement Jaxx listeners. A vibrant fusion of house, funk, and eclectic samples that energizes dance floors with its infectious grooves. Kish Kash is Basement Jaxx's third studio album, released in 2003 after their breakthrough success with Remedy and Rooty. At this point in their career, the duo was solidifying their reputation as pioneers of the UK garage scene and electronic music, expanding their sound while collaborating with a diverse array of artists.

Who is Kish Kash for?

Kish Kash works well if you're into dynamic progression with interludes, energetic dance party vibes and uplifting and feel-good moments.

How many songs are on Kish Kash?

Kish Kash has 14 tracks, running approximately 50 minutes.

Kish Kash

Basement Jaxx · 2003

50 min · 14 tracks · electronica

A vibrant fusion of house, funk, and eclectic samples that energizes dance floors with its infectious grooves.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Good Luck Start here — This track stands out for its catchy chorus and empowering lyrics, making it an anthem for resilience and positivity. Its infectious energy helped it become one of the duo's most recognized songs.
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Plug It In — Featuring vocals from the legendary Lisa Kekaula, this track showcases a dynamic blend of electronic beats and rock influence, highlighting Basement Jaxx's genre-bending style.
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Hot ’n Cold — The playful interplay between vocals and instrumentation captures the essence of the album’s lively spirit, making it a standout party track that encapsulates the group's playful energy.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

66 /100

Alpine

Higher than 89% of albums we've rated

Kish Kash blends house and funk with eclectic samples, showcasing strong production and distinctiveness in sound.

What we noticed

The album features a diverse range of tempos, with tracks like 'Good Luck' and 'Supersonic' driving the energy, while interludes such as 'Benjilude' and 'Petrilude' provide brief pauses.
Vocals are present in most tracks, but several pieces, including 'Cish Cash' and 'Cosmolude', focus heavily on instrumental sections and samples.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 7/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic progression with interludes
energetic dance party vibes
uplifting and feel-good moments
short bursts of excitement
immersive listening for gatherings

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Solidified Basement Jaxx's reputation post-remedy with critical acclaim and hit singles.
Themes: UK garage evolution· dance floor resilience· eclectic party energy
Career context: Kish Kash is Basement Jaxx's third studio album, released in 2003 after their breakthrough success with Remedy and Rooty. At this point in their career, the duo was solidifying their reputation as pioneers of the UK garage scene and electronic music, expanding their sound while collaborating with a diverse array of artists.
Stylistic neighbors: Fatboy Slim· The Chemical Brothers· Groove Armada