Health - Health // Disco

Health are one of those bands where it feels like the right time and place. Their usual sound is extremely loud and chaotic and harks back to bands that seem to be back in favor such as Sonic Youth, My Bloody Valentine. They also come from that L.A. Scene that is grabbing a lot of attention, being lumped in with bands like No Age and Abe Vigoda is certainly no bad thing at the moment. But Health push the boundaries further than the aggressive, energetic take shoegaze that they are known for, take 'Health // Disco' for example, is a whole remix album comprising of remixes of most songs from their debut album. This is a bold move for any band let alone one that is so new to the scene, but it has paid off because not only are there some great songs on the album, it has opened Health up to a whole new market. Featuring remixes by people such as Crystal Castles, Acid Girls, Pink Skull and Curses! each track has a very unique feel to it and feels more electro and dance than anything you would expect which I never thought would be possible. Highlights are the Pictureplane remix of Lost Time and the Nactrax remix of 'Heaven.'
This is a great listen for any fan of electro, dance or shoegaze (something I never thought I would be writing.)