The 80s obsession continues. I don't know why everyone's so keen on revisiting that decade. I was a teenager in the 80s and I can assure you, it was crap. Nevertheless, here we are, with inner cities inhabited by attractive women donning humiliating mullets and blokes having a good old-fashioned Aussie go at wearing eye shadow. So be it. Something good must come from all this and Refashioned 2 may be one of the first fruits of our electro-clash labours. This is a collection of the UK's finest hits of the 80s era, all remade with a modicum of taste and respect, by Australian electronic producers. The original artists include The Cure, Eurhythmics, The Police and Culture Club, to name a few. Acts like 5000 Fingers Of Dr T, Deepchild, Jeff Dread and Telafonica have chosen choice tracks, ripped them apart and reassembled them with equal doses of humour and respect. There are a few shockers, but at least they inspire a giggle, while the successful interpretations are quite impressive, Yum Cha's reworking of Japan's Ghosts being an instant hit with me. The more subtle interpretations leave a lasting impression and Majella O'Shea's take on The Man With The Child In His Eyes is a truly beautiful rehash of the Kate Bush classic. Deepchild create deep dub on Racist Friend (Special AKA) while one of Sydney's pioneering local dub producers, Jeff Dread, makes full use of some tasty brass on One In Ten (UB40). Other worthy contributors include Snorkel (Do You Really Want To Hurt Me?), Gotye (Just Can't Get Enough) and Don Meers (Forbidden Colours). Refashined 2 - British Airwaves boasts some of the finest electronic producers from our vast pool of local talent and once again the Creative Vibes label has proved its renowned ability to piece together an eclectic and challenging compilation that proudly displays that talent.

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