Because I was gone for work, and missed my Tuesday post, I am giving you this extra post tonight. It's the Reaps mixes of DM from 2012. All are awesome, and you should get a kick out of the modern interpretations. They are all worthy of the DM name. Hope you enjoy!
Showing posts with label 2012. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2012. Show all posts
Friday, September 15, 2017
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Pet Shop Boys - Elysium - 2012
Honestly, I've only given this one a play though about 4 or 5 times. The singles are always tops, but most of the track melodies seem somewhat forgettable. I will say that this is the last album of theirs in which they are writing songs their age, rather than writing songs for a much younger audience. Electric and their newest album, Super, really seem to be written for a bunch of club kids and seem somewhat superficial and formulaic.
Once you get into the singles, though, things really seem to get good. All of their b-sides (which I plugged right down the middle of the album) are terrific, with possibly the one exception being I Started A Joke. I don't like that one only because I don't care for the original song, let alone a cover version. The remixes are also fantastic, especially the tracks that the Boys remixed themselves. Not super strong dance hall jumpers, but strong enough to keep you interested and impressed.
I made this cover a long time ago, long before I learned of The Way Through the Woods, the short version. The album disc was too long, as it is, so I had to put it on the remix disc, at the end. As I said, the covers have been done for a while, so there's no listing on the cover for the short version, it's just the "invisible" track 10. Deal with it. If it bugs you that much, get your Biro out and pen it in below the other tracks.
No personal connection to this album other than I was working as a regional distributor for a company covering 2 states at the time, and I remember listening to this one while sitting in my car in the parking lot of a grocery store about 300 miles from home doing paperwork. It was a pretty good job, and I loved traveling for it. But, alas, the business folded shortly after Obama's second win. That's alright, though. I'm on to another job I can't wait to get away from...
Thursday, November 10, 2016
De/Vision - Rockets & Swords - 2012
I hated the original cover, so I tried something different. I don't know if it works, though. Whatever. Also, no bonus tracks on this, it is what it is. If I bother to chase down the extras, I'll make a companion disc later on and post.
Best track is Superhuman. Really fantastic stuff.
Monday, June 20, 2016
School Of Seven Bells - Ghostory - 2012
Their newest album is probably better than this one, IMO, but I don't know if there are any b-sides or remixes yet for it, so I won't post that one until I completely know. Until then, take a listen to this little gem. I would file this one right next to Curve and Cocteau Twins. It's a little dark, a little Indie, and a little synth. But the pop hooks are killer and well executed. Her voice is wonderful, and their style is right up my alley.
It's still too new to me to pick out favorite tracks, but the mixes are pretty good, and overall its an impressive listen. Take a shot and let me know what you think. Who knows, two years from now I may absolutely hate it.
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