Flashingback to 2008 with Late of The Pier

The other day I was listening to Boys Noize "The Remixes" LP and came across his remix of Late of The Pier song "Focker."  Honestly, I had only heard about them passing and the remix made me want to listen to the original.  I have to say, I was late to the game with this band. Too bad they're now long gone.  Their album Fantasy Black Channel is an eclectic mix of sounds with some nice spastic energy to get you going.  I'm pretty bummed this band decided to call it quits after a clever first album and a few singles.

"Focker" was the remixed track that brought me to this discussion, so here it is.   The video feels more like 1982 than 2008, gotta love it.  I can see why this song did modestly on the England charts.

I spoke about the Boys Noize remix and wanted to go ahead and play that one too.  It takes the more spastic part of the song in the last 30 seconds and jams it with extra bass.  It's music I'd edit a car chase to.

"Heartbeat" is another single from Fantasy Black Channel that really stands out.  It has a real Talking Heads sort of vibe.   

"Best In The Class" was the last official single listed for Late of The Pier.  If you have to close up shop, might as well do it right. I'm going to do some digging and see what these guys have been doing for the past two years. I hear they've formed other bands.