Hi,
In a few days when my package gets here, I'll have all of Bjork's
singles. Until then, I'm still missing four of the remix singles, but I
might know enough to help you out.
Human Behaviour: this single was kind of disappointing for me,
since I was expecting more earthy tribal stuff like the original, but it
turned out to be pretty much house/techno. The Speedy J and Underworld mixes
are pretty good on this one.
Big Time Sensuality, Violently Happy: I don't have these, but I
think they're straight house/techno.
The Best Mixes From The Album-Debut For All The People Who Don't Buy
White Labels: This EP is probably of the most interest for the IDM-er,
so I'll go through each of the titles 1 by 1.
-Human Behaviour (Underworld Mix 110 BPM): Same as above. Good track,
but it doesn't need to be on three releases (it's also on the Elektra
release of Venus As A Boy). What goes through those people's minds?
-One Day (Endorphin Mix 52.5 BPM): This is by Sabres of Paradise and
is ambient/dub-ish. Sounds a bit cheesy, but it's smoothe and has a nice
effect.
-Come To Me (Black Dog): Awesome take on the original. The
strings are brought out of the background and drawn out more, with
somewhat tribal-esque percussion. Beautiful.
-Come To Me (Sabres Of Paradise): Ultra-minimalist dub with
robotic, distorted vocals. I don't like it.
-The Anchor Song (Black Dog Mix): Stripped down vox with a trancey,
continually pulsating accordian(?) sample in the background with some
occasional horn and saxophone bits. Interesting, but not really to my
liking.
-One Day (Springs Eternal Mix 105 BPM): Another one by Sabres Of
Paradise, this is heavenly ambience with unobtrusive housey beats. The
vocals are new and the best comparison I can make is to when Bjork sang
for 808 State on Ex:el, except this time they're atmospheric and
repetitive, as well as prettier.
Army Of Me: The "Masseymix" has boomy bass and breakbeats. Must
be played loud to be appreciated.
It's Oh So Quiet: The red CD has Hyperballad (Over The Edge Mix) by
Outcast Productions, which sounded to me like Aphex Twin at first, but
there's a slight difference in style. The vox are cut up enough that you
can only understand some of it. Good track.
Isobel: The second CD has a Goldie remix called "Isobel's Lonely
Heart". Pretty good, but kinda repetitive.
Hyperballad: I'm missing the remix CD of this, but I can forward
you some reviews if you wish. I have the other CD, which has Cover Me
(Plaid Mix), which is brilliant. Very mysterious, kind of industrial/Aphexy.
Hope this helps. Any questions ask me.
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