# Flesh & Bones – Rigor Mortis (I Love You)
Flesh & Bones emerged as a notable presence in the early 2000s electronic music scene, contributing to the trance and electronic landscape during a particularly fertile period for the genre. Their work demonstrates the experimental approach that defined underground electronic production of that era.
Released in 2001 on the Sookie Neverending Beats label, this 12-inch single represents a snapshot of early millennium dance music aesthetics. The title track, "Rigor Mortis (I Love You)," serves as the centerpiece of this release, presenting an intriguing juxtaposition of morbid imagery with romantic sentiment through its provocative naming convention. This kind of thematic boldness was characteristic of electronic music from this period, which often embraced darkly humorous or provocative titles alongside euphoric soundscapes.
The single offers two distinct interpretations of the material. The Original Mix provides the straightforward presentation at 6:08, allowing the track's trance elements to unfold in their intended form. The Suicide Mix extends the experience to 6:48, offering an alternative arrangement that likely emphasizes different instrumental elements or structural variations, demonstrating the remixing culture that was vital to electronic music distribution during this era.
Both versions showcase the hypnotic, rhythmic qualities central to trance production, with layered synths and driving beats that would appeal to both dancefloor audiences and dedicated vinyl collectors. For enthusiasts of early 2000s electronic music, this Sookie Neverending Beats release captures an important moment in the genre's development, when experimentation and darker aesthetics found mainstream acceptance within underground communities.
