- Get $1 in Amazon MP3 credit with qualifying purchase. Limited to one promotional credit per customer. Here's how (restrictions apply)
| ||||||||||||||||||||
Special Offers and Product Promotions
Frequently Bought Together
Product Details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
Track Listings
| 1. Scars (feat. Kelis, Meleka & Chipmunk) |
| 2. Raindrops |
| 3. She s No Good (feat. Eli Paperboy Reed) |
| 4. Saga (feat. Santigold) |
| 5. Feelings Gone (feat. Sam Sparro) |
| 6. My Turn (feat. Lightspeed Champion) |
| 7. A Possibility (feat. Amp Fiddler) |
| 8. Twerk (feat. Yo Majesty) |
| 9. Day of The Sunflowers - We March On (feat. Yoko Ono) |
| 10. What s A Girl Gotta Do (feat. Paloma Faith) |
| 11. Stay Close (feat. Lisa Kekaula) |
| 12. D.I.S.tractionz (feat. Jose Hendrix) |
| 13. Gimme Somethin True (feat. Jose James) |
Editorial Reviews
Grammy-award winners BASEMENT JAXX are also multiple Brit Award winners, with numerous other distinctions including three gold albums, two platinum albums, and a double platinum album. They have remixed the likes of Justin Timberlake, Missy Elliot, N.E.R.D, Daft Punk, and are back with their newest album "Scars".
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Basement Jaxx has been pretty good about putting out an album every couple years and one would think they would eventually run low on ideas. Fortunately, the Jaxx are still going strong. In fact, I would rank "Scars" up there with their finest work. They retain their trademark style - a dense collage of tiny samples, massive house beats, all in a candy shell of amazing pop sensibilities.
There are many high points on the album, but the most obvious is their first single, "Raindrops." Much like "Hush Boy," and "Good Luck," it starts the album off with a bang. Technically, the song "Scars" precedes it, but I think the album actually starts with "Raindrops." Scars is a slightly misguided attempt to say "Hey - We're still relevant" by imitating the classic Timbaland production style. It feels out of place. While I'm happy that the Basement Jaxx are always trying new directions, I don't think track succeeds, especially as an album opener.
Along the way, we get an incredible variety including a blues ("She's No Good"), and a guest appearance by none other than Yoko Ono ("Day of the Sunflowers (We March On"). This is one of those albums that keeps you guessing from track to track, and yet it holds together very well.
One of the major strengths, in my opinion, is the inclusion of some more mellow tracks. One of my issues with "Kish Kash" was that everything was so hectic and busy that it was fatiguing if I tried to listen from start to finish. On "Scars," the pacing is such that you could listen to the album twice through on repeat without getting tired.
Overall, it's a very consistent and pleasing album. Once again, the Basement Jaxx give us an excellent album that is, above all, fun. If you're a fan of the Jaxx, you will not be disappointed. Highly recommended!
There are many high points on the album, but the most obvious is their first single, "Raindrops." Much like "Hush Boy," and "Good Luck," it starts the album off with a bang. Technically, the song "Scars" precedes it, but I think the album actually starts with "Raindrops." Scars is a slightly misguided attempt to say "Hey - We're still relevant" by imitating the classic Timbaland production style. It feels out of place. While I'm happy that the Basement Jaxx are always trying new directions, I don't think track succeeds, especially as an album opener.
Along the way, we get an incredible variety including a blues ("She's No Good"), and a guest appearance by none other than Yoko Ono ("Day of the Sunflowers (We March On"). This is one of those albums that keeps you guessing from track to track, and yet it holds together very well.
One of the major strengths, in my opinion, is the inclusion of some more mellow tracks. One of my issues with "Kish Kash" was that everything was so hectic and busy that it was fatiguing if I tried to listen from start to finish. On "Scars," the pacing is such that you could listen to the album twice through on repeat without getting tired.
Overall, it's a very consistent and pleasing album. Once again, the Basement Jaxx give us an excellent album that is, above all, fun. If you're a fan of the Jaxx, you will not be disappointed. Highly recommended!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Coming from Chicago, I hear a lot of house music. While this isn't their best album, it's impressive. Basement Jaxx has reinvented itself here and done the best job yet. Probably not for the hardcore BJ or house/electronic fans, but those who are into something more progressive (like more song-oriented stuff, rather than just cool beats) will enjoy it. Something here for most, including what I could consider pop, like Raindrops, I think there is enough good here to make it work a purchase.
Those of you on the fence, but who are already fans of Basement Jaxx, may want to check out some of the remixes which are available.
Those of you on the fence, but who are already fans of Basement Jaxx, may want to check out some of the remixes which are available.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:MP3 Download
This album caught me unexpected... I came into it looking for something to pump me up and make me run around and scream like the ice cream truck was near. Instead its a meh.
Some decent tracks but it was a major letdown for me.
Some decent tracks but it was a major letdown for me.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Complete, fun album!
I review this as someone completely new to Basement Jaxx. I received this album as a gift from a friend and I have to say it's pretty freaking awesome. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Zach Sochi
Only listen to the first 6 songs
I bought this album after listening to "Scars", "My Turn", and "Saga" on youtube; but was disappointed with the rest of the album. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Irene Lee
Good CD, but if you're new to the Jaxx, start with Remedy
For the last decade, Basement Jaxx (two English DJs named Felix Buxton and Simon Ratcliffe, along with a revolving door of collaborators) have put out some of the best dance music... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Erik Russell Olson
It's Basement Jaxx
I'm a mixed fan of Basement Jaxx and usually like a few songs of theirs. I enjoyed this album, but wouldn't call it my favorite. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Joseph Ball
Basement Jaxx - Scars
Basement Jaxx's albums have always suffered from the "singles 'n' stuff" phenomena (also known as "killer 'n' filler. Read more
Published 12 months ago by scoundrel
Great album, poor vinyl
The music is great. This is my first experience with Basement Jaxx, and I was very excited as a new vinyl-enthusiast to add it to my small and growing collection. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Jeffrey A. Milloy
Your Mileage May Vary
Basement Jaxx are talented producers, perhaps the most energetic and inventive ones out there. (Even after a decade of music. Read more
Published 23 months ago by M. Nielson
Well, I liked it a lot, anyway.
I suppose in the interest of full disclosure, I should admit that I am kind of in love with Basement Jaxx's sound. Read more
Published on March 15, 2010 by Shoofle
most complete basement jaxx album. 6 stars.
I've been a Basement Jaxx fan for about 10 years. I have always loved their dirty, eclectic sound. But I have never loved an entire album.
Scars. Scars has it all. Read more
Scars. Scars has it all. Read more
Published on December 3, 2009 by michael soule
Not so good
Not so good I expected. Older albums by Basement Jaxx were awesome, thise is only good...
Published on November 4, 2009 by Marcel Vachek
Tags Customers Associate with This Product(What's this?)Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
|
Customer Discussions
|
This product's forum
Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
|
Related forums
|
![[Start the discussion]](http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/x-locale/communities/discussion_boards/start-new-discussion-sec._V192250339_.gif){kind=small}
