These days, it’s commonplace for DJs to remix and sample songs in their own tracks. But when the original artists remix favorite songs from their own catalogs themselves, it’s like a gift to fans.
Note that pricing and Prime catalog availability details below are accurate as of this writing, on 2/24/16.
12×12 Original Remixes – Thomas Dolby (4.5/5 stars, currently priced at $9.49)
All the 12″ remixes from The Golden Age of Wireless and Aliens Stole My Buick, plus extended remixes of Dolby’s Cube and Dissidents.
One Amazon reviewer says:
“Dolby at his peak — danceable and hummable, even in the 21st century. These are great versions of some of the best songs on his albums.”
Mixed Up – The Cure (4.5/5 stars, currently priced at $9.49, currently available in the Prime Music catalog)
One Amazon reviewer says:
“Unlike most, I heard these versions before I heard the originals. Spacious, elegant and emotionally compelling, this music has been adapted for the dancefloor without sacrificing its rock appeal in the process. In fact, when I compare these magnificent versions of Pictures Of You, Inbetween Days and Close To Me to the originals, they sound almost flat and one-dimensional. I’m sure most Cure fans would disagree, but for me these extended mixes have an added charm and flow. The dance rhythms provide a hypnotic twist and do not in any way detract from the profundity of The Cure’s music. Definitely my favourite Cure album.”
KF on KND Editor’s note: This is one of my favorite Cure albums, too.
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