2000 Great Songs #1275: Rewind
Time for me to once again bemoan Big Audio Dynamite never getting the respect they deserve for their innovative blend of 80s indie rock, electropop, and hip-hop. 1989's Megatop Phoenix , the fourth and final album from the original incarnation of Mick Jones ' post- Clash outfit, was an interesting culmination of that rapid-fire blast of creativity. Following Tighten Up Vol. 88 's pivot to a more pop-oriented sound, Megatop went all-in on the experimental sonic collages and dense electronica. And while my initial inclination was to call out "Contact," a friendlier dance track, there's something about "Rewind" that's always captivated me. It's much less of a catchy pop song than much of their best work, more a pulsating groove that throbs more than bounces. It seems to be much more the work of DJ Don Letts than Jones--still a memorable hook, to be sure, but it's the loops and effects that make the vibe so magnetic. And a clear illustrati...
