New Ssion - "Clowns (Glass Candy Remix)"
In the past when we talk Italo-disco, we're usually in the realm of Sally Shapiro ... though she's from Sweden. Ssion's from Kansas City, and therefore not really any closer, but frontman Cody Critcheloe's mustache looks pretty authentic. Plus, this remix Glass Candy do of Ssion's "Clowns" has that icy hot dance feel we dig most about the After Dark realm (right, Italians Do It Better's in Jersey City). You can hear the original "Clown" at Ssion's MySpace, our preferred minimalist, moody spin right here.
Ssion - "Clowns (Glass Candy Remix)" (MP3)
I'm funny, too. Class Candy's "Clown" re-icing will show up on a Sleazetone 12" in February. As will the busier, bouncier Moves remix, which can be heard at MoveSpace (while you're there, listen to the crazy "Real Talk" remix. Yo, R.).
Ssion's Fool's Gold is out 2/12 also on Sleazetone.
Posted at 6:02 PM in MP3
Tags: Glass Candy | Ssion
"In the past when we talk Italo-disco, we're usually in the realm of Sally Shapiro ... though she's from Sweden. Ssion's from Kansas City, and therefore not really any closer, but .."
lol
Posted by: dudeasincool at January 8, 2008 9:15 PM | ReplyScore = 0
That mustache looks weird on him.
Posted by: bookwibble at January 8, 2008 9:57 PM | ReplyScore = 0
this makes me sad. i'm from kansas city and am quite familiar with ssion, and thus know that they are one of the least talented and least interesting bands around. there are so many more talented and interesting bands around here that get no attention - but because ssion goes for shock value rather than good music they get the blog attention that other bands from here should be getting. take a look at the oxblood records comp "first blood" and see how their track falls back into the shadows while superior tracks by bands like lovers in transit, be/non and american catastrophe stand out and immediately catch your attention.
Posted by: annie onymous at January 9, 2008 12:47 AM | ReplyScore = 0
THIS MAKES ME HAPPY!
Posted by: patty at January 9, 2008 1:30 AM | ReplyScore = 0
Writer's strike solidarity unibrow!
Posted by: Craig at January 9, 2008 2:01 AM | ReplyScore = 0
I agree with annie in that I too am not a huge fan of Ssion, but you know, its different strokes for different folks. Sometimes, we Kansas Citians have to just sit back and be happy when one of our own makes a headline or gets a glowing review from the bigger, national press, regardless of whether or not we think there are better or more "deserving" artists.
Posted by: SonicRyan at January 9, 2008 2:10 AM | ReplyScore = 0
i'm from KC too, and this band is good. they've been doing this stuff for A LONG time. it's about time they get some recognition for their work. cody made the video for liar's "..broom" and the artwork for YYY's 'fever to tell'. that should count for something, right? :)
Posted by: ko at January 9, 2008 10:28 AM | ReplyScore = 0
Glass Candy is amazing. I recommend ya'll pick up their latest effort "Beat Box".
Posted by: James at January 9, 2008 11:59 AM | ReplyScore = 0
Thanks for this. I've only recently discovered the great music coming out of the Glass Candy/Chromatics/Italians Do It Better axis.
I'll hold off on the 'stache for now though.
Posted by: drewo at January 9, 2008 3:40 PM | ReplyScore = 0
you have to see Ssion live to really appreciate them I think, wow
Posted by: geewhiz at January 9, 2008 6:06 PM | ReplyScore = 0