Although the latest album from Alex Gimeno came to me highlyrecommended, its tacky, garishly-colored cover artwork almost preventedme from buying it. However, my appreciation of silliness prevailed, andfortunately, I was not disappointed. 'Kinda' Kinky' samples everythingfrom Bollywood to Bond films, and revels in all things funky, groovyand sexy, while throwing some of Gimeno's own break beats into the mix.Ursula 1000 certainly doesn't do anything that Towa Tei or Dimitri fromParis hasn't done in the past, but the passion for music that the manbehind it is evident. Although none of the tracks stand out stronglyfrom the rest on their own, 'Kinda' Kinky' is extremely listenable, andeffective as a whole. This album is just the kick in the pants that theretro cut-and-paste DJ school of music desperately needs. It's anincreasingly rare formula of being dance-inducing without lapsing intokitsch or mindlessness. What's more, it's just plain fun.
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