Pillowface & His Airplane Chronicles

Steve Aoki | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 22, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Thrive
• ASIN: B000VJE1S2
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #53,786 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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  • #89 in Music > Pop > Dance Pop > Euro Dance

Editorial Reviews

Pitchfork

"Decadent hipster gold..."

"The quintessential indie-electro banger."

"The best compilation of the year."

Product Description

It is difficult to deny how instrumental Steve Aoki has been in helping define the emerging music and nightlife culture in the US today. From his humble beginnings throwing shows in the living room of his UCSB apartment, Aoki has gone on to start the influential indie label Dim Mak as well as the now legendary club night Cinespace Tuesdays in LA (which has hosted the debut L.A. performances from everyone from Bloc Party to The Kaiser Chiefs to Uffie). As a DJ, Aoki has helped define the budding indie/electro movement which in spirit and attitude has bridged the gap between the punk and electronic worlds. Aoki puts this sound on record with his debut mix album, Pillowface & His Airplane Chronicles. All the big players in the indie/electro movement are represented on album: from the heavily distorted disco of France's recent heroes Justice, to the raved up Soulwax remix of the Klaxons, to the first ever US appearance of Does It Offend You, Yeah?'s UK phenom (and appropriately titled), "We Are Rockstars." Aoki contributes with the Weird Science remixes of Peaches and Bloc Party, and hidden gems from Goose and Yelle also make the cut. And just when you thought this was going to be just another mix CD, the vocals kick in... With help from some of his buddies, Aoki was able to assemble an impressive list of guest vocals which are layered expertly over the mix. Todd Fink from the Faint, Steve Bays from Hot Hot Heat, Mickey Avalon, Spank Rock, Kid Sister, Santogold, Har Mar Superstar, Pase Rock, Uffie and Amanda Blank all contribute, making this album a true family affair.

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "causing riots in LA", April 23, 2009

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J Lamar "I'm Thin and Gorgeous" (Philadelphia) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Pillowface & His Airplane Chronicles (Audio CD)

Before seeing Aoki spin line in Ibiza-manumission, i thought he was just another "celebrity" ,mash-up, hipster dj, but after I am forever a fan. his track-selection is always on point. the energy of this cd easily matches what you could expect from a live show. cant get enough of anything DimMak now!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy This Now!, March 23, 2008

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Hector M. Moreno "NonbelieveR" (Los Angeles, CA E.E.U.U) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pillowface And His Airplane Chronicles (MP3 Download)

Absolutely every track on this album is pure mint. Perfection. Anyone that can possibly say anything negative about this album either does not own it, or does not like dance music.

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!, January 20, 2009

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Ross Morrell (Boise, Id , USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pillowface & His Airplane Chronicles (Audio CD)

It great mix with great songs that are in a way you have never heard! Just amazing. The only mix i will ever need... unless Aoki puts out another!