Mr. Oizo: Stade 3 EP

It's pronounced "Waah-Zoh," not "Oi-Zoh." The French producer/film director returns with more weirdness on Stade 3, a mini album comprised of diverse electronic tracks. You really can't pigeon hole a singular style here as Mr. Oizo runs the gamut from half-time bounce beats to electro rap and abstract techno. I guess if you were to sum it up in a word, that word would be challenging. Check the sound samples for a glimpse into Oizo's mind, with "Textes" and the title track being the easiest to digest.

• music label: Ed Banger 2012

reviewed by Von Bee 08/2012