Top Tracks of 2008

As the year draws to a close, it is traditional to reflect on what happened, remembering the good times and the bad. Today, I shall focus on some good and in typical style I haven't bothered compiling a definitive list so am making it up as I go along and have probably forgotten something.


#1 Girls Like You (Fugitive Remix) - Darren Styles

Hardcore veteran and AATW forum pin-up of choice for straight men who would indulge in a bit of man on man anal action, Darren Styles rounded off a successful year improving on his best track ever with a little help from a rather sexy remix from Fugitive and a rather fabulous video. Though due to AATW marketing, it has yet to be given a single release despite being on the schedules for months - so this will be a surefire smash in 2009 (and no doubt a feature on next years list).

Beyond Fabulous!



#2 Slow / Free (Live) - Kylie

Live Performance, X2008

Taking the sublimely sexy Slow , turn it into a twisted Nine-Inch-Nails-esque electro-rock hybrid, a giant silver skull hovering menacingly over the stage and throw in a raw vocal excerpt from unreleased track Free (previously performed on the Intimate & Live tour back in 1998) and the result is a moment of genious. Dark, moody, brooding, spine-tingling, perfect. This would be #1 if some smart cookie at Kylie HQ had ensured this was released to promote the DVD. You can see this stunning performance here.



#3 Electro Movimiento - Calle 13

Puerto Rico, Did Not Chart, Los Atras Vien Conmigo
A sexy Spanglish electronic influenced number from Puerto Rico genre bending favourites. Unfortunately only released as a digital single in the US without a video and did not chart.



#4 Respirar - Vila

Album Track, Sigue Tu Instinto

I shall be writing more about this sexy Spaniard in the future.


#5 True Believer - E Type

SWE #1, Eurotopia

First released in mainland Europe in 2007 before being picked up by AATW. Irritatingly catchy - check out the amusing video which if it wasn't on high rotation on Clubland TV would have passed me by completely

and rounding out the Top 10:

Wow - Kylie
Pop Kylie at her best - fabulous.

Break My Stride - Blue Lagoon
Released years ago in mainland Europe, picked up by AATW this year. I shall be talking more about them in the future but you can see the video here.

Who's That Girl (Seamus Haji remix) - Robyn
Hard to believe that this stunning track by Robyn could be improved - but the Haji Mix does just that. See the video here.

More More More (Winter Chill Mix) - Dannii
Club 18-30 Queen Dannii managed to get off her backside to record this sublime cover.

Gimme That Punk - Audio Bullys
The amount of name dropping alone is fabulous! See the video here.


and an unexpected bonus:
All I See - Kylie
mostly for the Live / Acoustic versions, the Extended Dub mix and the fabulously cheap video.

I Wanna Touch You - Ultrabeat
Featuring busty Rebecca Rudd on vocals, complete with a stylish video.