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The Chemical Brothers - Push the Button [Bonus Track]

Primary Artist
The Chemical Brothers
Album Title
Push the Button [Bonus Track]
Release Date
March 29, 2005 
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Review by John Bush
When the big beat boom gradually subsided, The Chemical Brothers initially sought refuge within a carefully crafted version of house music both epic and psychedelic. Still, the duo are fusion fans at heart, and their fifth studio album, Push The Button, finds them easing back to their true love -- pulverizing stylistic boundaries while they seek out clever hooks to hang their production caps on. The first half of the record is heavy on collaboration, beginning with the clear highlight, "Galvanize," which features guest Q-tip riding a delicious mid-tempo groove and the brothers teasing out an ingenious Middle Eastern string sample over the course of several breakdowns and over six minutes. Read More