ARTIE THE 1 MAN PARTY

Levante Las Manos (Scotti Bros.) (star)

You know something’s not quite right when Artie The 1 Man Party’s exhortation to the dance floor — where you’re supposed to be frisky and free — is pronounced in formal Spanish: levanta las manos is what you’d say to your friends if you were going to urge ’em on, but Artie says levante las manos — which is what you might use for your teacher or your grandmother. And Artie’s not being ironic. This may be a detail to some, but it does change the mood. Maybe that’s okay: This record’s one big thumping loop of brainless dance beats, with thinking strictly optional.