DJ Kicks
Unlike some players in the electro scene, Tiga traffics in tunes that encourage dancing, not copping an attitude. His installment ofDJ Kicksmarries new tracks with a couple of older gems with astonishing panache; who knew 1990's "Dirty Cash" by Stevie V. could still sound fresh? Ditto for his protracted segue between DFA's stripped-down remix of "Deceptacon," from Le Tigre'seponymous debut, and a bubbly 1982Soft Cellb-side. This Montreal DJ-producer's selection of more recent fare, including rarities fromSwayzakandAdult's Carl Finlow, is equally impressive, and blessed with a sense of humor.2Raumwohnung's breathy "Ich Und Elaine" revitalizes German new wave; "You" byTutto Mattosimmers with menace; andMartini Bros.' "The Biggest Fan" is a hilarious outburst of egomania. Long before the program peaks with his own rendition ofFelix Da Housecat's "Madame Hollywood," you'll be convinced: Tiga is a huge star.--Kurt B. Reighley