Artist: Felix Da Housecat Album: Kittenz and Thee Glitz

Year: 2001
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Felix Da Housecat's Magnificent Kittenz and Thee Glitz: A Critical Review

Felix Da Housecat is not only a house music producer, but he's also a techno, electro, and even hip-hop innovator. His 2001 album, Kittenz and Thee Glitz, showcases his eclectic and diverse style. It was released on Emperor Norton Records and considered one of his best works. This blog post is a critical review of the album, including a brief history of the artist, a description of the music genre of the album, the best songs of the album, the most innovative parts, and a critic of the album. So, let's dive into the world of Kittenz and Thee Glitz.

First, it's essential to know a bit about Felix Da Housecat. He was born in Chicago in the early '70s and started DJing as a teenager. His real name is Felix Stallings Jr., but he's better known by his pseudonym. He climbed to fame in the '90s with his first album, Metropolis Presents Thee Catz' Asses, and in 2001, he produced Kittenz and Thee Glitz. This album marked his shift from underground artist to mainstream producer.

Kittenz and Thee Glitz is a mix of house music, electroclash, new wave, and even pop. Da Housecat successfully combined a lot of musical genres in just one album. This album has some of the best electronic pop songs ever produced and adds a touch of nostalgia. Kittenz and Thee Glitz is a frenzied, wild, and raunchy album that doesn't pull punches. It is playful and sexy, with flirtatious, upbeat, and edgy characteristics.

The album's best songs include Silver Screen, a bouncy and funky track, Harlot, which includes a gorgeous acoustic guitar, What Does it Feel Like?, featuring vocals from Miss Kittin, Madame Hollywood, a satire about celebrities in Hollywood, and Control Freaq, a fantastic dance anthem.

The most innovative aspect of Kittenz and Thee Glitz is the way the different genres are mixed—the mix of various genres into a unique blend with each track having its distinct personality. Felix Da Housecat's vision was to create a groundbreaking album, experimenting with sounds, production techniques, electronic and house music appropriation, and the deconstruction of pop culture.

However, Kittenz and Thee Glitz is not perfect. For instance, Pray for a Star is out of place, and Glitz Rock can become dull. Also, some could argue that the auto-tune effect in Pray for a Star was unnecessary and that the last half of the album suffered because of too many ballads.

Overall, Felix Da Housecat's Kittenz and Thee Glitz album is one of the best examples of experimental and electronic pop music. It's diverse, upbeat, and wholly original, and even through the imperfections, it still stands as a tremendous and pioneering work of electronic art. Felix Da Housecat has managed to remain relevant in the electronic music scene over the years, and his work continues to inspire and influence new generations of producers. If you haven't heard Kittenz and Thee Glitz yet, crank up the volume, and give it a listen. You won't be disappointed.