“Supernature” is the signature Cerrone song. A synth-fueled, sci-fi epic with Lene Lovich-penned lyrics inspired by The Island of Dr. Moreau, it was both of-the-moment and ahead-of-the-curve in 1978, a disco hit that foretold the sound and the vibe of the new wave 1980s. In the decades that followed, it’s become one of those songs that DJs love, right up there with “You Make Me Feel” and “I Feel Love” when it comes to seminal dance club tracks. Now, Cerrone is bringing the banger back, this time with help from Christine and the Queens and Purple Disco Machine, as “Supernature MMXXV.”
Cerrone and Christine and the Queens connected through last year’s Paris Olympics and went on to collaborate on “Catching Feelings,” the title track of their recently released joint EP. The two French musicians wonderfully meld their styles here, bringing together Cerrone’s classic disco energy and Christine and the Queens’ soulful, contemporary pop sound. That’s a groove they ride throughout the EP with “Last One” and the funkier, R&B vibe of “Give It to Me.”
For “Supernature MMXXV,” they bring in German DJ/producer Purple Disco Machine, who has previously reworked old school club hits like Human League “Don’t You Want Me” and Kano “It’s a War” into nu-disco anthems. The overall effect is more of a refresh of the original, rather than a complete reimagining. Cerrone keeps the most recognizable hooks of the song in tact and Christine and the Queens gives a vocal performance that is faithful to the original without sounding derivative. “Supernature MMXXV” is actually shorter than the 1978 album version, which isn’t surprising since our attention spans aren’t what they used to be, but the break also feels longer— and far more dramatic— than the original. It’s designed for festival play, with the huge peaks and valleys that you expect to hear when you’re dancing on a field with 20,000 other people, but will definitely work at clubs as well.
Liz O. is an L.A.-based writer and DJ. Read her recently published work and check out her upcoming gigs or listen to the latest Beatique Mix. Follow on Instagram or Bluesky for more updates.
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