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In Private

1. Sahara Hotnights, “In Private.” This first single from Sparks is surprising for a number of reasons (1) my favorite all-female Swedish garage-rock band has gone with an ultra-louche disco-synth sound for their reintroduction to the States, and (2) it’s a Dusty Springfield cover that was written for her by (3) The Pet Shop Boys for her late-’80s comeback.  Odd choice all around, but if SH was going to recast themselves as disco-rock divas, it serves them well.
2. Death Cab For Cutie, “What Sarah Said.”

3. Ladytron, “Playgirl.”

4. Craig Armstrong, “Childhood.”

Kaiser Chiefs - Never Miss A Beat

5. Kaiser Chiefs, “Never Miss a Beat.” What do you want for tea? I want crisps!

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