Anyone who thinks that Basement Jaxx has strayed too much from their course set in more than ten years ago can indulge themselves. With Scars, Felix Buxton and Simon Ratcliffe are completely back to the freaky, pounding sound including all the craziness that brought them fame. Vocals provided by an extensive company including , , , , , , , , , and Jose James, are honed with chunky beats,
… sucking bass, and a wide variety of cheerful effects that exude a sense of overall jubilation. For example, Twerk is an instant floor filler, completely manufactured according to the old Basement Jaxx success formula, including an adaptation of Maniac . Their predilection for ska is reflected in Saga and that for theatrical circus music does not remain unaffected on What's A Girl Gotta Do. Jose James concludes with Gimme Somethin 'True. Scars proves that Basement Jaxx have done well to go back to off again. (AD)more
