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2005 The August Mixtape {Previous Mixes}    
For those curious, there was no July mixtape reflecting a fairly vacant month for new music. A few tracks stood out like the new single from Depeche Mode "Precious" from their forthcoming studio album, a remix of a jazz standard by Carmen McRea, which has been a staple of KCRW's Weekend Becomes Eclectic, and the tracks from Alkaline Trio, Team Sleep and Billy Corgan ("Strayz" which evokes The Cure's Disintegration). But in the last week there have been some great new tunes. My favorite being the L.A. duo She Wants Revenge, a dancier Interpol with a song that is likely going to be huge - "Out of Control." They are signed to Fred Durst's label. But don't hold that against them as they are ones to watch. The Audio Bullys, who were a 2003 favorite, return with a new album this October. Their "Keep on Moving" is a thoughtful rap over a heart of groove that sounds like The Streets mixed with Ice Cube's "It Was a Good Day." Röyksopp's new album The Understanding is fueling the summer with both instrumental and vocal-driven moods like in the standout "What Else is There?" with guest singer Karin Dreijer.
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