The Singles
Basement Jaxx · 2005
115 min · 29 tracks · electronica
An exhilarating blend of house, funk, and electronic beats filled with eclectic samples and infectious hooks.
Why this album works
- Best for
- energetic dance floor vibes infectious hooks and rhythms short, punchy listening sessions
- Context
- Released in 2005, 'The Singles' serves as a retrospective collection after Basement Jaxx's breakthrough success with 'Remedy' in 1999 and 'Rooty' in 2003. By this time, they had solidified their position in the UK dance music scene, leveraging their vibrant sound to create a substantial catalog that resonated on both club and mainstream charts.
- If you like
- electronica
The Singles is an album by Basement Jaxx, released in 2005. An exhilarating blend of house, funk, and electronic beats filled with eclectic samples and infectious hooks. 'The Singles' achieved significant commercial success, reaching number one on the UK Albums Chart and solidifying Basement Jaxx's influence within the electronic music landscape. The album's tracks have since become staples in club culture and have received critical acclaim for their innovative production and catchy melodies. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Singles sound like?
An exhilarating blend of house, funk, and electronic beats filled with eclectic samples and infectious hooks. Rooted in electronica.
What makes The Singles by Basement Jaxx notable?
'The Singles' achieved significant commercial success, reaching number one on the UK Albums Chart and solidifying Basement Jaxx's influence within the electronic music landscape. The album's tracks have since become staples in club culture and have received critical acclaim for their innovative production and catchy melodies. Released in 2005, 'The Singles' serves as a retrospective collection after Basement Jaxx's breakthrough success with 'Remedy' in 1999 and 'Rooty' in 2003. By this time, they had solidified their position in the UK dance music scene, leveraging their vibrant sound to create a substantial catalog that resonated on both club and mainstream charts.
Who is The Singles for?
The Singles works well if you're into energetic dance floor vibes, infectious hooks and rhythms and short, punchy listening sessions.
How many songs are on The Singles?
The Singles has 29 tracks, running approximately 115 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Red Alert Standout 3:38
- 2 Good Luck Standout 3:31
- 3 Romeo 3:26
- 4 Oh My Gosh 3:57
- 5 Bingo Bango 3:47
- 6 Where’s Your Head At Standout 3:59
- 7 Rendez-Vu 3:44
- 8 Jump n’ Shout 3:38
- 9 Lucky Star 3:53
- 10 Plug It In 3:19
- 11 U Don’t Know Me 3:35
- 12 Do Your Thing 4:19
- 13 Jus 1 Kiss 3:37
- 14 Fly Life 4:04
- 15 Samba Magic 4:58
Disc 2
- 1 Magnificent Romeo 4:28
- 2 I Beg U 3:42
- 3 Mere Pass 4:49
- 4 Miracles Keep on Playin' (Red Alert remix) 4:34
- 5 Bongoloid 4:22
- 6 Good Luck (live) 4:53
- 7 Rendez-Vu (Latin version) 4:07
- 8 Broken Dreams (acoustic) 2:42
- 9 Ha Choo 2:35
- 10 Onyx 4:10
- 11 I Live in Camberwell 3:38
- 12 Camberskank 5:43
- 13 Jus 1 Kiss (The Isley Bootleg) 5:02
- 14 Romeo (acoustic) 3:35
Release Date
March 21, 2005
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
115 min 59 sec
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