It's another DFA moment you can imagine unfolding at Irving Plaza, where The Rapture recently tore shit up. This time, the irascible but polished group teams with the mysterious Juan McLean project, with production and songwriting credits going to the DFA and synth wiz Nancy Whang (also a member of the band). "Killing(1)" evokes the funky, dance-friendly rhythms of the DFA and LCD Soundsystem's earlier release "Losing My Edge," only now it's been lost and all that's left are the vocal directives of "1,2,3,4! Kick that fucker out the door!" "Give Me Every Little Thing(2)" is a remarkable cross of influences, with disco/funk vocal demands, somewhat progressive, ambient chords and an absolutely disgusting bass line. Sweat this one out if you can handle it, kids!

reviewed by Jay Lee