Girl Talk returns with his fifth album entitled All Day and best of all it's a free download. If you're a classic rock fan, this album grabs you from the opening note. Doing his usual blending of rock and hip-hop mash-ups the album kicks things off with Black Sabbath's "War Pigs" with some Ludacris over top. People familiar with DJ Greg Gillis' work will know his love of Radiohead and therefore won't be disappointed due to the use of Radiohead tracks "Creep" and "Idioteque" in the mix. With familiar throwbacks like the usage of Spacehog's "In The Meantime" or Terror Squad's "Lean Back", it's like a trip through time. My only dilemma with Gillis' album, as per usual, is by the time you get a feel for a specific song (especially one you haven't heard in a long time) it's already over and then you feel obliged to haul out that old album and listen to the song in full. The general complaint I seem to be hearing about this album is the fact that Gillis seems to be playing it safe lately with the use of far more well-known tracks. In the past, Girl Talk has used more obscure samples, delving into indie rock and rap. I suppose with the onset of fame, Gillis felt the need to bring pop culture to the forefront of his music and play more things people know and want to hear. At the very least in the company of others, it makes for several "oh I know that song!" moments. Fans of classic Girl Talk may be disappointed however, if you're less picky about your music, make sure to listen to the album beginning to end (as it flows like one track) to get the full effect. From there enjoy hearing some of the funnest mash ups of the year; some of the tracks will surely put a smile on your face. Gillis has once again created something equally appealing to rock fans and hip-hop fans alike.
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