The Dirty Disco : 'Sista!' EP
Released: 8th February 2010
Label: Stuck In My Head Records
Confusing, shrill and at times downright blasphemous, Sista! EP is a curious and frustrating three tracks that are sure to severely divide attention.
Comprising only one original track, “Sista” proves to be a solid electro number boasting a saccharine – sweet melody, despite seeming a little over saturated at times. However, Black Eyed Peas remix “Boom Boom Sista!” adds little to a well renowned track, only serving to irritate despite a catchy rhythm. Hearing Fergie belt the chorus out is bad enough at the best of times, but sped up and sounding not unlike a deranged chipmunk is nothing short of unbearable.
Yet it is their version of Florence and the Machine's “Rabbit Heart” that smarts the most. Stripped of it's poise and charm, male vocals make mincemeat of the powerful chorus whilst leaving the verses bland and lifeless. Such a track should always be treated with respect, even when it comes to a complete remix, yet little is shown here as it is mercilessly trampled to death.
So Sista! EP is indeed frustrating and brash, but most of all it is just downright strange. With a mismatched agenda and some strange remixes it is certainly a head scratcher, if nothing else.
Words: Dan Grose
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