These New Puritans, an English quartet with an EP to their name, were given a week by designer Hedi Slimane to write and record a 15 minute soundtrack for the opening of the '07 Dior Homme collection. Strike 1: English 19 year olds. Strike 2: Only took a week? Strike 3: For a fashion show?! Wait, don't call up the next batter yet. Hedi Slimane never immersed himself in the Eurotrash that masquerades as high fashion on the continent and in choosing These New Puritans he has once again demonstrated his impeccable taste. After an introduction of loops and feedbacks, the band crashes in, sounding like a garage rock band trying their damnedest to faithfully cover some big beat classic. It's obvious why "Navigate, Navigate" was released on 12'' vinyl: it doesn't matter where you drop the needle, the surreal song cycle can be enjoyed by dipping in and out of it like the Book of Psalms. Psalms that have chanted vocals and gloriously choppy guitar, that is. Tim Goldsworthy provides the b-side remix under his The Loving Hand moniker. I have one question left: where do I find a club that plays this?
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