THE DOCKING STATION

Robyn dropped her long awaited 5th studio album Body Talk Pt. 1 in June. One of the finest electronic-pop albums ever forged in my opinion and the first single, ‘Dancing On My Own’, is just the tip of that iceberg.

The original (video below) produced by Patrik Berger has so much energy for an emotional break-up sorta song but Chew Fu’s take on it just lights me right up. Chew’s slow and rolling synth lines have an eerie tone, but at the same time creates a powerfully epic end-of-the-night feeling that washes completely over you at 130dB. Chills every time.

Robyn – Dancing On My Own (Chew Fu Dancing With Myself Fix)

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As an honorable mention to another amazing producer, the Rex The Dog remix of ‘Dancing On My Own’ is also very good. For those of you who know Rex, this remix is exactly what you’d expect. Lots of older synths being put to use with that familiar rolling kickdrum, accents Robyn’s voice awfully well. This remix ended up being on the second release of the Dancing On My Own EP so it’s only a stream here. Go buy it.

Robyn – Dancing On My Own (Rex The Dog Remix) (Stream)

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Remixes aren’t everything! Be sure to check out the 1st of a 3 part album series, Body Talk. Part 2 is set to drop on September 6th with the 3rd coming later in 2010. While you’re waiting pick up Body Talk Pt. 1 and enjoy tracks like ‘Don’t Fucking Tell Me What To Do’ and ‘Dancehall Queen’ (prod. by Diplo).

I love the Swedes.