You Schmooze, You Lose: Late Night

*Originally published on 3/9/10@http://www.djmotherfucker.podomatic.com

For this segment of You Schmooze You Lose, your DJ is getting back to business. The aural annihilation you've come to love has returned with a vengeance. This will not be an easy set to endure, but trust me...you will be a better person afterward. Or worse.

You Schmooze, You Lose: An Imaginary DJ Set

By Jennie Willis

Killing Joke- Tension
Starting the set off is a selection that will no doubt wake you up and put you on edge. It may even cause a little tension. This track from the ubiquitous Killing Joke will pummel your senses and make you come crawling back for more.

Psychic TV- Unclean
Moving right along we are submerged under the waters of the filthy Thames by the post-Throbbing Gristle collective of Psychic TV. Part assault, part occult, all around relentless.

Nitzer Ebb- Join in the Chant
Probably the most well known Nitzer Ebb track, but nonetheless a track with brutal beats and caustic integrity.

Pan Sonic- Vahentaja/Diminsher
You know that your DJ isn't completely heartless and is willing to let you breathe from time to time. So let's all take a deep breath and melt for a little while into this contemplative piece from Finland's electronic duo Pan Sonic. Notice, however, that this selection is not completely peaceful.

Gary Numan- Down in the Park
A foreboding and disassociated synthetic vision of a future of rape machines. You better stay out of the park when the sun goes down.

Wire- Three Girl Rhumba
It really is a crime when you think about how many bands have ripped off Wire. Most notably, this selection. But Wire was so brilliant, they were able accomplish more in less than two minutes than most other groups could ever comprehend.

Swell Maps- Blam!
A surf-tinged rollick through the delightful and juvenile aspects of being poisoned by silly games; luckily with this track we have the antidote.

Syd Barrett- Late Night
To be alone in your own mind...is a concept well captured on this track.

Magazine- A Song From Under the Floorboards
Ending the night is a track that could be considered to be a post-punk soundtrack to "Notes from the Underground." If you never get your hopes up, then you will never be let down.