WAXDIGITS002: A Funky, Electrifying Joyride That’ll Make You Go “Huh?”
Alright, let’s talk about WAXDIGITS002, the delightfully quirky 2016 release from the UK-based label Wax Digits. This album is a genre-bending mashup of Electronic vibes, Funk/Soul grooves, and enough House and Disco swagger to make your hips move like they’ve got a mind of their own. The artists here are listed as "Various," which feels like saying, “Yeah, we just invited everyone cool in the studio that day.” And honestly? It works.
Now, I’m not gonna lie—this isn’t one of those albums where every track slaps you across the face with its brilliance (though some come close). But there are two standouts that stuck in my brain like gum on a hot sidewalk: “U Want Paradise” and “Future Freak.”
First up, “U Want Paradise.” Oh man, this track is smoother than butter on a summer biscuit. It's got this funky bassline that sneaks up on you like a cat stalking a laser pointer. Before you know it, you’re bobbing your head so hard you might dislocate something. The synths shimmer like sunlight hitting chrome, and the vocals have this soulful vibe that makes you feel all warm inside—like someone handed you a cuppa tea after a long day at work. If paradise sounds anything like this tune, sign me up immediately.
Then there’s “Future Freak,” which is basically what happens when disco meets cyborgs in an underground rave. This track has energy for days, full of pulsing beats and glitchy effects that scream, “Hey, we’re living in the future now!” There’s something hypnotic about how the layers build and drop—it keeps you guessing but never loses its groove. Halfway through, I found myself doing an awkward dance move combo that can only be described as “drunken robot trying yoga.” Not sorry.
The other tracks—“Without Luv” and “We Will Miss You”—are solid too, though they don’t quite stick in my memory like the first two. They’re still worth a listen if you’re into dreamy melodies and nostalgic vibes. Think of them as the chill friends who hang out quietly while their wilder mates steal the spotlight.
So yeah, WAXDIGITS002 is a bit of a mixed bag, but in the best possible way. It’s like showing up to a party and realizing half the guests are old-school vinyl collectors while the other half are tech-savvy DJs with neon headphones. Somehow, it all blends together beautifully.
Final thought: Listening to this album made me wonder…if robots ever take over the world, will they use these beats to lull us into submission? Because honestly, I’d surrender peacefully if they promised to keep playing tunes like these.
