Disco Nouveau 5: Belgium’s Forgotten House Banger
Alright, let’s get real for a sec. Disco Nouveau 5 isn’t just another electronic album that got lost in the early 2000s shuffle—it's a straight-up vibe grenade from Belgium, courtesy of Dancity Records. Released in 2002, this thing is like a time capsule stuffed with house beats and disco grooves that slap harder than most playlists today. And yeah, it’s not perfect—some tracks drag, others feel overly safe—but when it hits, man, does it hit.
Take “Feel What You Want,” for example. This track? Straight fire. The bassline slinks around like it owns the damn place, while those vocals? So smooth they could sell you snake oil without you even noticing. It’s one of those songs where you’re nodding your head so hard you might snap your neck. Then there’s “Shake It Baby (Junior Jack Radio Edit).” If this doesn’t make you move, check your pulse—you might be dead. Junior Jack knew how to craft a banger, and this remix is no exception. That funky guitar riff paired with the relentless beat makes it impossible NOT to lose your mind on the dancefloor.
Now, don’t get me wrong—there are some filler moments here. Tracks like “Another Brick In The Wall” feel outta place, like someone threw them in at the last minute because they ran out of ideas. But honestly? When the rest of the album pops off as hard as it does, who cares?
What sticks with me about Disco Nouveau 5 is its audacity. It doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel; instead, it grabs the wheel, dunks it in glitter, and spins it until you forget what year it is. Listening to it feels like stepping into a sweaty Belgian club circa 2002, surrounded by strangers who all somehow know the words to every song.
Here’s the kicker though: why isn’t this album talked about more? Seriously, go look up reviews. Barely anything exists. Maybe it’s too raw, too unpolished for critics back then. Or maybe everyone was too busy drooling over Daft Punk to notice. Either way, Disco Nouveau 5 deserves better. Next time you’re jonesing for something old-school but fresh enough to slap, give this bad boy a spin. Just don’t blame me if you end up dancing till dawn.
