Top 25 For 2007 - No. 24: "Le Disko" - Shiny Toy Guns
2 Comments Ryan Welton on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at 10:42 PM.
One of the statistics about this year's Top 25 that I failed to note is that three of the songs are from Oklahoma-based artists.
What will probably stun you to no end is that No. 24 is one of them.
Now based in L.A., the alternative goth-electro band Shiny Toy Guns was founded by two guys from Shawnee, Okla., in 2002. I heard of them for the first time this year when Le Disko was featured in either the semis or the finale of "So You Think You Can Dance?"
I've always held good alternative, techno music in high esteem. One of my absolute favorite songs of the past five years came from a band called She Wants Revenge, a tune called "Out of Control." When contrasted with my entry at No. 25, this choice of Le Disko will certainly seem dissonant.
However, the tune is a great club feel. It's edgy, a bit different, and you can be sure that it wasn't a chart hit anywhere this year. Best it did in America was No. 114 on the Billboard singles chart. The point I'm making is that this is not the most radio-friendly material ever.
On the other hand, if I were to have had one too many and were to be in the middle of a smoky, hazy nightclub somewhere in the middle of a big city, surrounded by lots of goth chicks ... well, this would be the exact song I'd want to hear.
See others:
No. 25 - Everyday America - Sugarland
you should for surely make it to LA for the show at the Wiltern. Some of the new album will be played and it the bands last show of 2007.
lots of people have put in great efforts to get this band to far out and distant places.
thanks for write up.
jackson (digital)
I have to say that I have never heard of the group or the song but they are very intriguing! Thank you for introducing them to us! I like the diversity they offer!