Felix Da Housecat — Virgo Blaktro & The Movie Disco

Can Felix Da Housecat still be relevant in today's dance music world? If the evidence is Virgo Blaktro & The Movie Disco, then sort of. Though the pop-minded album isn't innovative or even very good, it's still a hell of a synth-happy disco dance party. Not straying far from his Chicago house and disco roots, Felix emphasizes big bass, shiny production values, ‘80s keyboards and piles of robotic vocals. However, Virgo lacks any sparkle or climaxes. Felix is often cited as a dance music pioneer, yet this album relies heavily on influencers like Stuart Price — tracks repeatedly sound a lot like castoffs from Madonna's last record ("I Seem2B The 1" could be a "Sorry" demo). Things finally pick up when the DJ strays from trying to sound retro and moves in a more alarming techno direction with "Tweak," but then he disappointingly retreats into sleepy dance town for the album's conclusion. Step it up or stick to remixes, Felix.

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