Dancing in summary

At long last, a new fourfour mix. This one's theme is my favorite dance tracks of '07 -- since the last mix I made went up about a year ago (which I can't fucking believe, like really, what is wrong with me?), I had a massive pool to choose from. And because of that, if this sucks, it sucks tragically.

But I don't think it does. I've been working out to it as I've been revising it and I think it's pretty hype.

Download: Love's Fucking Cheap

Track list:

1. Kylie Minogue - 2 Hearts (Studio Version)
2. Studio - Self Service (Short Version)
3. Imagination - Just an Illusion (Lindstrøm Vocal Mix)
4. Baby Oliver - Shot Caller
5. Kathy Diamond - I Need You
6. Tracey Thorn - It's All True (DSE Dub)
7. M.E. - R&B Drunkie
8. Mr. Oizo - Patrick 122
9. Lifelike - Discomachine (Original Mix)
10. The Revolving Eyes - Far From Ice
11. Felix Da Housecat - Like Something 4 Porno
12. Sun La Shan - Catch (Disco Devil Remix)
13. Kevin Saunderson - 'Til We Meet Again (Carl Craig Remix)
14. Basement Jaxx - Make Me Sweat
15. Spektrum - Kinda New (Dirty South 2007 Club Mix)
16. The Gossip - Listen Up (Punks Jump Up Remix)
17. The Chemical Brothers - The Salmon Dance (Crookers Wow Mix)
18. Diddy featuring Christina Aguilera - Tell Me (Switch Remix)
19. Nine Inch Nails - Capital G (Phones 666 RPM Mix)
20. Boys Noize - Don't Believe the Hype (Surkin Second Remix)
21. Just Jack - Glory Days (Switch Remix)
22. Jamie Anderson and Jesse Rose - Jack Your Body/Body Jackin'
23. Rework - Love Love Love Yeah
24. Leroy and the Black Diaspora - Be Somebody
25. J.T.C. - Take 'em Off
26. Motor - Bleep #1 (Extended Version)
27. Chromeo - Bonafied Lovin' (Jori Hulkkonen Remix)
28. Marc Romboy vs. Chelonis R. Jones - Helen Cornell (Stefan Goldmann Macro Version)
29. Róisín Murphy - Overpowered (Herve and Róisín in the Secret Garden)
30. Baby Oliver - Feelings 2
31. Jupiter Black featuring Fred Ventura - Hold Me

Not much further insight to report -- I've been working on this thing forEVER (just a week and a half or so, really), and I'm done. It's roughly organized by subgenre and it gets kinda rough from Track 18 through 25, but I find that energizing. Also, I wish that Beth Ditto would just quit the rock thing all together and become the disco diva she was clearly born to be.

A track that I couldn't include because it didn't make sonic sense is Peter Visti's edit of Dolly Parton's "Jolene" (technically, it's not an edit, but a remix since he beefs up the kick and transforms the song into a full disco stomp). If you don't have it or haven't heard it or whatever, here: Happy early Three Kings' Day.

I also included both tracks of my favorite 12" of the year, Baby Oliver's "Feelings 2 / Shot Caller." Because of my eternal support of all of Environ Records' endeavors, I'm including a link to buy the full tracks at iTunes. If you are so inclined, click here.

I have a much more pop-oriented mix on the way that kinda-sorta wraps up 2007. I did it for another site, though. From what I understand, it'll be posted next week. I'll give you the heads-up when it is. Until then, burn all the calories off your New Year's resolution to this.

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Comments

[Talix]

Finally! Would you believe me if I told you I was just wondering when we'd get another?

Thanks for rocking in so many media.

[jonathan]

you have great taste in music. roisin murphy is my fucking god.

[saigon]

i'll have to listen to this when i get home.. i'm very curious since your taste in music is so eclectic yet we seem to connect when it comes to what makes us dance.

-djsaigon

[Nate]

All Hail Baby Oliver, that Mindless Boogie Dolly Parton edit as well as that Janet edit. Some days I wonder if you're my secret cousin from Jersey.

Speaking of Environ-love, going to Metro Area tonight?

[princemoney]

U are Lovely, This mix is sublime. Thanks for a great year!!!!!

love the blends of house to italo to techno. very sharp shorty!!!!!

[Melanie]

I'm so glad that you added Kylie to the list! I'm totally in love with her, and that song!!! Salmon dance is great too ;)

Love you Rich!

-Melanie

[Gretchen Weiners]

Yes! Believe it or not I still listen to your 2006 pop mix all the time! Thanks!

[general mills]

Yessssssssssssssssssssssss

Thanks so much, Rich.

[John]

I wanna have your babies. Like for reals. Much love and happiness for 2008! You are the absolute goodness!

[anne]

Thank you Rich. I depend on you for these things!

[Armandresdin]

YES! I've been waiting for a new mix for a while now.

[honeybfly]

Are u feelin' the love from Houston? Thanks and Happy New Year!

[vicki]

RICH! i have been working out to spotting trains since u posted it in 06! i'm glad u got me a new mix to burn off the cals!

[snag]

holy cow Baby Oliver, Switch, & Motor
totally unexpected tracklist
Props sir

[Erin]

Great. Now where are the Winston photos?

[yungrii]

you put tracy thorn in anything and i would love it.

[Shawn Fassett]

Anybody that throws in some Jesse Rose & Boys Noize is fucking aces. Prefer the Herve remix of the Chemical Brothers' Salmon Dance.

[Pianissimeat]

Bobbin' my head around like crazy over here. You normally rawk, but you especially rocked this mix. Thank you, good sir!

[AntBee]

Thanks for this Rich! I absolutely love your mixes!
Looking forward to many more in the coming years!
*See how I am being optimistic and giving you leeway at the same time?*

[Bobby]

Rich i love this mix! can't wait to go workout to it in a little bit.
I still use your "disco: sound of now" mix for great workouts and sometimes in the background when entertaining!

[icki]

Justice vs Simian - We are your friends

[Jennifer]

Basement Jaxx FTW! Awesome mix, thanks!

[Marcus]

I've been playing the bu-jesus out of Kathy Diamond's "I Need You". This mix is spot on. Keep up all the good work, Rich.

[mary]

I really love this. Thank you. :)

[Michael]

I DO NOT want to have your babies. Like all these weird chicks pn here. your music choices are kind of sucky actually...where's the knife or anything post-2002? Lame-arse!