A bunch of remixes that's been on rotation in my iPod lately. All equally ace.
Gwen Stefani - The Sweet Escape (Konvict Remix)This is how the song might have sounded if Pharrell were to produce it. It's got a bouncy, commercial, typical hip-hop beat and a new verse for both Akon & Gwen. Apparently, her next single will be '4 In The Morning'. Wise gal.
Beyonce - Irreplaceable (STA Remix)A new remix for a ubiquituous song. It actually brings something new to it, with snappy, lean-with-it beats. Basically like the original version, but more upbeat and danceable. Quite like it.
The Sounds - Tony The Beat (Rex The Dog Mix)If I hadn't heard the original version, I'd assume this is just a nice banging electropop single. One made for clubs, clocking in over 6 minutes. Rex The Dog's so hot right now, isn't he?
Zero 7 - You're My Flame (Justus Köhncke Remix)A vinyl rip. I actually find this more interesting than the original version (which was a weird choice for a single, there's plenty of better songs on the album). A 7-minute dance remix, but it doesn't feel overtime. I seldom like club remixes, but this one's an exception. One of those random, yet deserving downloads I stumple upon every now and then.
Peter Bjorn And John - Let's Call It Off (Girl Talk Remix)Yay. Girl Talk remixed Peter Bjorn And John. Which turned out just cool. Strong follow-up single, but can't say the same about half of the album, which is mostly like underproduced, substandard b-sides.
Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars (Hey Team Remix)This actually adds something to such a bland 'breakthrough' single. With soothing electronic details, it's one for a chillout night. Not exactly new, but I still like it.
Keane has offered a free download of their version of Gwen Stefani's 'Early Winter' over their website as part of their advent calendar and an early Christmas gift to the fans. It was recorded live at their acoustic show at London's Union Chapel on November 28th 2007 - the first time they played it in public. Not Tom's best vocal performance, but still it sounds pretty good. Is it wrong to say that I still like Gwen's version better?
