Plump DJs - Headthrash (Finger Lickin' Records) The press release promises that “Headthrash is not a string of radio pop hits, nor a collection of heavyweight club tunes"; in truth, Headthrash is somewhere between the two - there's an accessible edge about much of the music here that lends itself to radio play but also a toughness at its core that should please the hardened clubber. The duo's fourth album sees Andy Gardner and Lee Rous continue their sonic journey with another collection of breaks that stays true to their sound whilst adroitly referencing a number of genres, in particular the dance, disco and funk music of the 80s. Full of fierce basslines, chunky beats and tough analogue synth stabs and squelches, it still has a fizzy pop suss and lightness in places in part due to the duo's way with deft melodicism and pacing. This is just a riot of fun, frankly. Marc S. Review originally published by CMU Music Network www.cmumusicnetwork.co.uk Past Reviews: March 07, April 07, May 07, June/July 07, Sept/Oct 07, Dec07, Jan08, Feb 08, Mar 08