Italians Do It Better are killing it right now with the releases, and this one is no exception. “Beatbox” features 9 icy smooth disco-pop tracks from the power duo of Glass Candy (Johnny Jewel is on production duty lacing the retro-future synth driven beats up proper while Ida No serves up the sexy smooth vox like no other). If you liked their stuff on “After Dark” or picked up the Miss Broadway 12″ you pretty much need to get this one too. Checkout their fantastic cover of the Kraftwerk classic “Computer Love,” sweet and funky soul on “Rolling Down Hills,” modern italo action on “Digital Versicolor,” and the future-pop gems “Etheric Device” and “Beatific.” Excellente! Recommended for sure.
- Music Label: Italians Do It Better 2007