I’m Addicted to Crappy Electropop: Ladytron’s ‘Black Cat’, NIN Remix, and Soulwax Edit

Posted in: NEWS by c4 on March 31st, 2008

Oh what? Ladytron is good? Am I actually saying that? And not because of the novelty surrounding the Party Monster track that they did? Yes. Yes I am. And I’m ready to admit it. I know, I can’t believe it either. Maybe its just me. And maybe they aren’t really as good as I feel like they are at the moment, because lately I’ve had several shocking realizations that lead to one conclusion: I’m totally into what I would’ve probably written off as crappy electro-pop in the past. (i.e. Hot Chip, Datarock, Soulwax…)

Ladytron - Seventeen

I know, it’s difficult for some of us to come to terms with but I’m fully comfortable admitting the fact that I kinda really dig this stuff. Here’s a test: see if you can’t listen to this new track and think otherwise:
Ladytron - Black Cat

Still disagree with me? Fine, try this:
Nine Inch Nails - The Beginning of the End (Ladytron Remix)

How about now? Last chance:
Ladytron - Seventeen (Soulwax Remix)

If you’ve really listened to all three tracks and you’re still sitting in your stupid computer chair saying shit like “dude Ladytron totally sucks…” I’ve decided that you are no fun and I don’t want to hang out with you, ever, so don’t ask. I feel bad for your girlfriend/boyfriend/mom, because someone they care about is so god damned boring. Someday I might give you a chance to redeem yourself, at which point you should probably do backwards somersaults in pursuit of my acceptance.

(but srsly guys, thanks to the missingtoof blog post for the tip off and the inspiration. if you don’t read it, ever, you should cause sometimes i just try to find creative ways to repost what they’ve already said. coughlikerightnowcough. at least i admit it!)

go tell everyone: