Kish Kash

From their earliest singles through two positively stunning albums (Remedy and Rooty), dynamic duo Basement Jaxx has exploded the house music template to produce timeless tunes with tremendous resonance.

You still can't watch MTV for more than an hour or so without hearing one of their tracks blasting as background music in a commercial or on one of their shows.

Unafraid to douse their house with everything from salsa to classic rock, the Jaxx have elevated their game to come up with Kish Kash, which pushes the boundaries so far it's difficult to even call what they do "house" anymore.

They've always had a knack for picking guest stars, and this record is no exception. When Siouxsie Sioux rocks the mic on the grinding "Cish Cash," thoughts of Goths and house heads happily pogoing together on a crowded dance floor flood my mind.

For more proof that those N*Sync boys are cooler than you ever realized, J.C. Chasez shows up to add energy to the percolating "Plug It In." LA's Lisa Kekaula belts out the rollicking "Good Luck" like Alison Moyet on a rampage, while Meshell Ndegiocello drenches "Right Here's the Spot" and dreamy closer "Feels Like Home" with more soul than should be allowed by law.

The third time is definitely another charm: Kish Kash kicks ass. (URB Magazine)