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Aeroplane
We Can't Fly
When? You aren’t on the guest list any more
Why? It's the only licence to dance you need
Upon reaching a certain age, it’s no bad thing to admit that your days on the dance floor are probably over for good. That doesn’t mean your dance-music itch shouldn’t be scratched. Banging house music may never have been that good, and listening to it in middle age is truly shame-worthy, but there is plenty of inspiring electronic music for those who know where to find it. At the top of the pile of those specialising in slower, more considered beats is a duo hailing from Belgium. DJ sets at Bestival and stunning remixes for the likes of Grace Jones and Friendly Fires have made Aeroplane one of the hottest underground acts of the last three years. Their debut album does nothing to dampen their credibility. We Can’t Fly is joyous romp of influences ranging from cult film soundtracks, to sweaty disco, to 80s pop, to Gimme Shelter-era Stones. With guest appearances from Merry Clayton (who backed Jagger on vocals on that very album), teen star Sky Ferreira, and master of electronic disco Giorgio Moroder, every track is conceived with love and immaculate attention to detail. Disco dads should take note: nightclubs may be off limits, but don’t let that stop you joining this party. |
