A good pop record is like an ice cream: refreshing, stimulating, and perfect for summer.
Melbourne-via-Cape Town quintet Clubfeet delivered exactly that on their sophomore release Heirs & Graces earlier this year. Since then, producers have been ringing in from far and wide to contribute to what has become Heirs & Graces: The Remixes.
The Remixes sees a group of undeniably talented musicians putting their own spin on the quartet’s collection of electro-pop songs.
The results are impressive. From the characteristically dark and stuttering bumps of Perth producer Ta-ku to the Soundcloud-conquering hand claps of Panama, each artist puts their own unique and distinctive stamp on their chosen song.
Often remixes are designed for listeners to tune out and get lost in the vibe. However, many of the tracks on The Remixes exceed their desired run time and seem to disintegrate into minimalist electronic haziness.
Unfortunately the incessant cowbell on Aashton’s remix of ‘Cape Town’ and the ceaseless 808 tapping on All Dom Wrong’s ‘Follow Me Down’ makes the record difficult to be worthy of another listen.
If a good pop album is like an ice cream, then a remix album is like extra chocolate sauce on top. However, while more flavour might seem like a good idea, sometimes less is more.
Listen to ‘Cape Town (Panama Remix)’ from Heirs & Graces: The Remixes here:
