The Klaxons - Clap Clap Dance

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Review by Josh Schell

Alright, let’s dive into Clap Clap Dance by The Klaxons—a quirky little gem from 1987 that feels like a time capsule stuffed with vibes you didn’t know you needed. This album is all over the place genre-wise: Pop/Rock, Latin beats, Country twangs, even some Folk and World sounds tossed in for good measure. It shouldn’t work, but somehow it does. Released under GNP Crescendo in the US, this record has a scrappy charm that makes it unforgettable. First up, “Choo Choo Express.” Man, this track hits different. It’s got this driving rhythm that feels like you’re hopping on an actual train to somewhere exciting—or maybe just running late to catch one. The melody sticks to your brain like gum under a school desk, but in the best way possible. There’s something about the energy here—it’s playful yet kinda nostalgic, like remembering childhood road trips when everything seemed bigger than life. You can practically smell the dusty highways and hear the whistle blowing as the song chugs along. Honestly, I couldn’t tell you why it resonates so much, but it just does. Maybe it’s the way the harmonies bounce off each other or how the beat refuses to sit still. Whatever it is, it works. Then there’s “Fiesta de La Playa,” which shows up twice on the album (yep, they doubled down). This one’s a straight-up party starter. Imagine sandy toes, salty air, and a bonfire crackling nearby while someone strums an acoustic guitar. It’s got that breezy Latin flair mixed with pop sensibilities that make you want to grab a margarita and dance barefoot under the stars. Something about the handclaps and the carefree vibe screams summer nights spent chasing fireflies or whatever else people did before smartphones existed. It’s not groundbreaking, sure, but dang if it doesn’t feel authentic. Like, yeah, we’re all gonna die someday, but tonight? Tonight, we’re alive and spinning in circles on the beach. Now, full disclosure: not every track slaps equally hard. Songs like “Funny Bird” are… well, let’s call them charmingly oddball. They don’t always land perfectly, but they add character to the mix. And honestly? That inconsistency kind of adds to the charm. It’s like hanging out with a friend who tells terrible jokes—you roll your eyes, but deep down, you love ‘em anyway. What gets me thinking, though, is how Clap Clap Dance manages to feel both dated and timeless at the same time. Sure, it’s dripping with ‘80s vibes, but isn’t that what makes it special? In a world where everything’s auto-tuned and polished within an inch of its life, this album reminds us that music doesn’t have to be perfect to be meaningful. Hell, maybe it’s better when it’s not. Oh, and fun fact: did anyone else notice the title track appears twice too? Feels like The Klaxons were really trying to hammer their point home. Or maybe they just ran out of ideas. Either way, hats off to them for going all-in. So yeah, Clap Clap Dance might not change your life, but it’ll definitely give you a few hours of pure, unfiltered joy. Just don’t blame me if you find yourself humming “Choo Choo Express” while stuck in traffic tomorrow.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Flyin' Tomahawk
Fiesta De La Playa2:58
The Clap Clap Dance
Funny Bird
Clap Clap Dance3:20
Only for You
Choo Choo Express
Fiesta de La Playa
Mac Pipers
Super Maxi
Gretel
The Buzzers

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Catalog Numbers

GNP 838

Labels

GNP Crescendo

Listen online

  • online luisteren
  • escuchar en línea
  • ouvir online
  • online anhören
  • ascolta in linea
  • lytte på nettet
  • kuunnella verkossa
  • lyssna på nätet
  • écouter en ligne

Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 45 RPM
  • Single

Notes

My Version has a different song on each side

About The Klaxons

Belgian band

Name Vars

  • Klaxons

Members

  • Burt Blanca
  • Norbert Blancke

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Clap Clap Dance* by The Klaxons is like a musical melting pot. Released in 1987 in the US, it blends genres like Pop/Rock, Latin, Folk, and even Country. It’s wild how one album can mix Traditional Pop with tracks like "Choo Choo Express" and still fit in a song called "Fiesta de La Playa," which screams beach party vibes. The title track, “Clap Clap Dance,” even shows up twice—like an encore you didn’t know you needed. Props to GNP Crescendo for putting this eclectic gem out into the world!