One of the most commercially successful funky house projects of all time, Remedy was Basement Jaxx's first full-length record, and manages to provide a funk-filled spin on house music with thumping beats and flowing, warm bass and synth lines. Although the vocals marred by bad electronic effects and certain samples can be a bit obnoxious, most notably on the first couple of tracks, the vast majority of material here is very enjoyable, danceable house. Singles "Jump N' Shout", which is a very fun and funny song (the sound of Slarta John's voice is particularly amusing), and "Red Alert" are two shining examples of funky house, and give all the reason in the world why the style dominated clubs in the late 90's. Even the interludes are catchy ("The rhythm, the tracks, the basement, the Jaxx" is almost like a mini-hook, making a so-called interlude thirty seconds of fun). They'd expand on this style later, but Remedy is a needed listen for fans of house, especially of the funky variety.
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