Basement Jaxx - Romeo

Basement Jaxx. The act I have seen the most times live in my life. Last year I was even lucky enough to have a conversation with Felix Buxton for 5 minutes at the conclusion of Basement Jaxx vs Metropole Orkest, which was probably the most amazing experience of my life!

Romeo is my favourite track (closely followed by Good Luck). The Jaxx have always featured predominantly female vocalists. A quote from Felix in an interview given to www.skiddle.com explains.
"We write from the male perspective and switch it round by giving it a female vocal, changing the gender gives it a different meaning from a different psyche, it flips the meaning."


I always love the 1st single from second albums. It is the one that answers so many questions about whether this band is a Klaxons flash-in-the-pan or an act that will have longevity such as The Jaxx. When I first heard "Romeo" I loved it instantly. I love the yearning and heartfelt confusion in Kele Le Roc's sultry vocal and the pounding, but soulful house beat. And what an amazing video! The song has an eastern edge to it and when the video was revealed it captured this feeling perfectly.


The best thing about Basement Jaxx is their live act. It is a mixture of a rave, concert, topped off with a revolving cast of amazing female singers. They may not be selling as many records these days, but live is where they live and I can't wait to catch them live again!