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Artist:	OST & KJEX
Title:	More Songs About Cheese and Revolutionary Tarts EP
Label:	DIALECT RECORDINGS (FRANCE)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	DIALECT 009EP

"Fair play Ost & Kjex, you don't get many EP titles like this to the pound, and even fairer play to you guys for providing one of the most diverse EPs out this month. Kicking off with the anthemic vocal-led New York houser 'Milano Model,' this is real funky house that's guaranteed to render a smile on every face when dropped. 'Foodchild' couldn't be any more different; a shuffling, twisted minimal groove with a big warper of a b-line, this will cause mayhem. And if you think that's dark, then check out 'Shangai My Cheddar' -- pure evil."

Artist:	OST & KJEX
Title:	Cajun Lunch
Label:	DIYNAMIC (GERMANY)
Format:	CD
Price:	$17.00
Catalog #:	DIYNAMIC 004CD

With a sound that straddles electro, funk, disco and house, Oslo-based duo Ost & Kjex return with their second long-player Cajun Lunch on Diynamic. Having released their cheese-fixated (and indeed sampled) debut album Some, But Not All Cheese, Comes From The Moon in 2004, the food-obsessed Norwegian pair have released a multitude of EPs and remixes on labels such as Crosstown Rebels, Planetnoise, Modular, Snick Snack, Punkt, Dialect and now Diynamic Music and played in venues and festivals all over the world. The debut album awarded them a nomination for "Best Electronica Album" at the Norwegian Grammys and the pair continued to develop their sound on releases such as More Songs About Cheese And Revolutionary Tarts, How Not To Be A Biscuit and Boston Food Strangler. Since then, the food boys have awoken, got their hands on some serious sounds and started shredding out tunes aimed at the dancefloor. In between live shows and remixing, the busy food geeks have now prepared their second course for your delectation. As the title suggests Cajun Lunch mixes elements of Delta blues and bayou bass lines into their organic house sound, especially on the guitar-filled "Bluecheeseblues" parts 1 and 2, but also in the general laid-back atmosphere that envelopes every track. From the opening sun-kissed grooves of "Mosambiquetravelplan" featuring Bugge Wesseltoft on piano to the sexed-up funk of "Continental Lover" and the deep house tones of "The Yellow Man," the boys continue to conspire with the album's guest vocalist, Tracee Meyn. Providing a juxtaposition to the pairs' house foundation and Mr. Ost's falsetto lead vocals, Tracee becomes an integral part of Cajun Lunch's funk-filled sound, giving it that extra spice to their production relish. On the darker and minimal-edged "A New Deal" and bass line driven "Seraphine" Tracee is further assisted by members of her gospel choir who combine to give Cajun Lunch a fuller, more rounded sound while tracks like "We Got Ticket To Moon" and "Bluebird" see the guys strip everything down to the bare essentials and groove with their machines. Ost & Kjex's love for electronic music takes the boys wherever the cheese is fresh and the beats are crunchy.

Artist:	OST & KJEX
Title:	Cajun Lunch
Label:	DIYNAMIC (GERMANY)
Format:	2LP
Price:	$20.00
Catalog #:	DIYNAMIC 004LP

2LP version. With a sound that straddles electro, funk, disco and house, Oslo-based duo Ost & Kjex return with their second long-player Cajun Lunch on Diynamic. As the title suggests, Cajun Lunch mixes elements of Delta blues and bayou bass lines into their organic house sound, especially on the guitar-filled "Bluecheeseblues" parts 1 and 2. From the opening sun-kissed grooves of "Mosambiquetravelplan" featuring Bugge Wesseltoft on piano to the sexed-up funk of "Continental Lover" and the deep house tones of "The Yellow Man," the boys continue to conspire with the album's guest vocalist, Tracee Meyn. Tracee is further assisted by members of her gospel choir who combine to give Cajun Lunch a fuller, more rounded sound.

Artist:	OST & KJEX
Title:	Remix:Session 06
Label:	DIYNAMIC (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	DIYNAMIC 038EP

Ost & Kjex presents the first single from Cajun Lunch (DIYNAMIC 004CD/LP). "Continental Lover" perfectly demonstrates the duo's fresh, dancefloor focus. Soulful, harmonized vocals flow deliciously over powerful synth chords. An a cappella break becomes inspired and driven by a throaty piano riff. Pawas creates a soundscape of softly-throbbing bass lines, atmospheric synths and spooky keys. UNER delivers his own brand of funk by stabbing the synths and lacing the keys. Stimming's version is stripped and elegant -- deepness at its best.

Artist:	OST & KJEX
Title:	Boston Food Strangler/Bleu de Vache
Label:	SNICK SNACK (NORWAY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	SNACK 002EP

"Ost & Kjex (Cheese & Biscuit) are known for their releases on Crosstown Rebels, Punkt & Par Records, Dialect and Planet Noise. The boys have, in a short period of time, made an impact on the dance community with their strange vocal tracks, brown and yellow costumes and energetic live-sets. 'The Boston Food Strangler' is a new villain in the world of Cheese & Biscuit (Ost & Kjex). Armed with razor sharp teeth and a deadly appetite, he's a piece of food's worst nightmare. The song is a moody techno journey with Cheesy's lamenting vocals going on about his most dreaded 'Cereal' killer. 'Bleu de Vache' is a hymn to the boys' favorite French blue cheese and their favorite animal, the cow. Imagine small blue cows shuffling along in a sweet electronica landscape. Dreamtime!"

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