Review: Junksista – 'Life Is Unfair (And Love Is A Bitch)'

JUNKSISTA 

'Life Is Unfair (And Love Is A Bitch)'
ALFA MATRIX 

Sexually explicit German duo Junksista return with a new club-orientated EP, 'Life Is Unfair (And Love Is A Bitch)'. The track, taken from last year's 'Bad Case Of Fabulous', was definitely one of the better songs on an album that was overall a good effort, but still rather patchy in places. So it is no surprise that it now sees a release in its own right.

The album version of the title track was a nice and funky take on a minimal electro sound that favours a simple and memorable vocal hook to ensnare the listener with great effect. It's a formula that works well for the band and makes a refreshing change to their usual ridiculous and rather tiresome lyrical subject matter. Psy'Aviah however show up the duo with a far more interesting remix of the song that really kicks its dance potential up a notch. Also included isEssence Of Mind's remix of the title track, which goes into a harder direction that again plays to the club audience, while Canal Pop break out the Kraftwerk-esque techno for a very different approach.

Virgins O.R. Pigeons reform 'Sexpectations' into a more well-rounded and presentable offering than the lack-lustre early 90s r&b version previously been included on the 'Bad Case Of Fabulous' album. While Gabor Gercaz and Zulu DJ give us two very different, but very upbeat versions of 'Fabulous'.

Junksista's one strength is in the sheer variety of their palette, even if whenleft to their own devices they don't necessarily live up to their expectations. However with 'Life Is Unfair (And Love Is A Bitch)', they have ensured a continued club presence with a good range of complimentary remixes that will no doubt provide a good introduction to the band while they iron out the creases for their next full-length outing.

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Review: Junksista – 'Naked Wet Hot'

JUNKSISTA 

'Naked Wet Hot' 

ALFA MATRIX 

The coitally-obsessed electro duo Junksista mark their return with a brand new EP in the form of 'Naked Wet Hot'. A club orientated precursor to their forthcoming full-length album that takes full advantage of the hot, sweaty weather and invites the listener to take off all their clothes.

The duo's beat orientated style is perfect dance fodder with its straight to the point hooks and pornographic funkiness. However the lyrics of 'Naked Wet Hot' are quite simply laughable. Explicitly sexual, their delivery is awkward and are quite frankly somewhat juvenile, as though they were originally scrawled on the door of a college toilet cubicle.

Returning to the band's mother tongue for 'Liebe 2.0' has a smother feel and the purred vocals definitely sound sexier and more exotic than it's predecessor. The pace picks up a little more and the song just feels a little more well rounded and appealing.

The remixes of the title track contributed by Dimension Flux and Pernau present the songvery different ways, but both gloss over the awkward feel of the original for a more appealing track. While Kant Kino's version of 'Liebe 2.0' gives the track a harder and more dynamic edge that invigorates the band's minimalistic style.

'Naked Wet Hot' isn't a spectacular offering from Junksista. Yes, the club appeal of both songs are without question, and yes, the title track is funny. But therein lies the problem, it's more funny than sexy.  

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