Dfa Remixes: Chapter 1 (Rmxs)

The DFA | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 4, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Astralwerks
• ASIN: B000ERU5A4
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #274,997 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Le Tigre - Decaptacon

2. Blues Explosion - Mars Arizona

3. The Chemical Brothers - The Boxer

4. Soulwax - Another Excuse

5. Radio 4 - Dance To The Underground

6. Fisherspooner - Emerge

7. Gorillaz - Dare

8. Metro Area - Orange Alert

9. Hot Chip - Just Like We (Breakdown)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Tim Goldsworthy and James Murphy of the DFA have spent the early part of the '00s putting themselves at the forefront of underground dance, with crack production work on records by LCD Soundsystem, the Rapture, and Primal Scream. This second chapter in their Remixes series will do nothing to stop that momentum. Their version of Nine Inch Nails's "The Hand That Feeds" alone--funky, hypnotic, and way more interesting than the original song (off 2005's With Teeth)--should lengthen the line of artists waiting to work with them. Goldsworthy and Murphy aren't in a rush here, stretching eight songs out to a 71-minute-plus running time. The relaxed approach gives them leverage to build slow and steadily kick up; Tiga's "Far From Home," for instance, turns the song's driving vocal into the main rhythmic component, fattening it until a keyboard pulse comes over the top in a lovely washout of sound. Hot Chip's "Colours" lulls us with a steady bass pulse only to explode with a bright and skittery piece of fuzzed-out electro, while Goldfrapp's "Slide In," extremely groovy already, gets even tastier as a battery of sound effects and chunky thumps dissolve into a pensive melody. It's intricate but effortlessly fun, required listening for anyone wishing to sample the best of what electronic music has to offer at this particular moment in the genre's history. --Matthew Cooke

Product Description

The DFA (Tim Goldsworthy & James Murphy) return with the first installment of their remix compendium. It is comprised of some of the many remixes that helped establish them as one of the most innovative and unique (and in demand) production teams in the world - Yes it has been well documented that Janet Jackson and Britney and a whole bunch of others called, but the duo have resolutely resisted and cherry picked their productions, mixes and collaborations helping retain their relevance, influence and dominance in the ever changing world of contemporary music. Death From Above have been labeled 'The new Neptunes' but there's much more to it than that, and here is the musical proof; In Chapter One; you can witness the DFA sound with fine aplomb, with their highly sought after interpolations of Le Tigre, Blues Explosion, The Chemical Brothers, Soulwax, Radio 4, Fischerspooner, Gorillaz, Metro Area and their recent remix of US label mates Hot Chip - many of which are out of print or unavailable at all on vinyl or CD. EMI. 2006.

Customer Reviews

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The good mix, June 10, 2006

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alexander laurence (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dfa Remixes: Chapter 1 (Rmxs) (Audio CD)

The DFA is one of the most sought after production teams. I have been into their stuff for quite a while. I have been playing these tracks for many years. I sometimes moonlight as a DJ. Any of these tracks always go down well. Even more exciting is LCD Soundsystem. That was my favorite record of last year. I am not a big fan of Le Tigre, but this remix of "Deceptacon" is great. Other things by Blues Explosion and Soulwax are interesting choices. Shows a little range. The Chemical Brothers and Fischerspooner are some of my favorite groups. Their remix of "Emerge" is very tight. Of course I have the 12-inch. Most of these tracks are long. The most well known track here is "Dare" by Gorillaz. There is also a bit by the new group Hot Chip. Excellent stuff.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars D-efinitely F-unky A-ssault, May 2, 2006

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The Wasp (Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dfa Remixes: Chapter 1 (Rmxs) (Audio CD)

Chubby James Murphy and his geeky DFA partner Tim Goldsworthy might not be the most photogenic pair to emerge from New York's chic music scene in the last five years, but their cracking abilities in the production and remix stakes has marked them out as zeitgeist conquerors. Want proof that their skills extend further than signing weirdo noiseniks Black Dice and releasing LCD Soundsystem's catchy self-titled debut? Look no further than The DFA Remixes - Chapter One - a thrilling 74-minute ride through some of the DFA team's finest remixes for big name acts from across the globe. Blues Explosion's Mars, Arizona is rid of overbearing guitar doodles and made into stomping dancefloor wonders, Le Tigre are filled with lusty beats for Deceptacon and Soulwax's divergent electro instrumental thrill of Another Excuse. Gorillaz are stretched to more than 10 minutes on the spacey sounds of Dare, Chemical Brothers are given a strong dose of chilled out funk on The Boxer and Fischerspooner's Emerge is initially trimmed of all fat for maximum effect when the synths finally kick in.
One minor quibble is that many of these tracks have been widely available on previous albums (such as Le Tigre's This Island - Remixes and Soulwax's Nite Versions) rather than being exclusives, although for a rounded overview of the Jim and Tim show, this is an upbeat treat.
Unfortunately DFA's work for Unkle, Nine Inch Nails and Goldfrapp doesn't make an appearance on this nine-song collection, but perhaps that's in the vaults awaiting Chapter Two.
I'm already looking forward to it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great album, April 29, 2006

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splitendsjustifythemeans (virginia beach) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dfa Remixes: Chapter 1 (Rmxs) (Audio CD)

Having loved LCD Soundsystem, and every album the DFA's produced, I was very interested in picking in this up, and I'm glad I did. The Le Tigre track is the perfect opener, being a great energetic tune (love that bassline). The Blues Explosion starts off great, and gets progressively wacked out, which is good, as the Blues Explosion aren't known for normality. The Chemical Brothers track is turned into a more relaxed buildup, using elements from the original in a very interesting way (as it was very energetic and uptempo). The Soulwax mix is excellent, with a little keyboard riff that reminds me of rain for some reason. The Radio 4 mix somehow manages to sound just like the original, and nothing like it at the same time (The DFA had just produced and album for them, so they probably knew the track better than most). The Fischerspooner is a quick little hit, and then it's out, keeping most of the vocals, and stripping them down. The other reviewer points out that the Gorillaz mix is a bit too long, and in all fairness, the first few listens do seem a bit monotonous. However, like the Prententious mix of Yeah off the LCD Soundsystem, you start to hear more bit and pieces the more you listen to it, which makes the track better. The Metro Alert track is a nice little funky track. Lastly, the Hot Chip both manages to both float and march along, and is it just me or do the vocals sound a lot like Beatle-era Paul McCartney? This is a great album, and best of all, manages to fit cohesively as an album, instead of sounding like a compilation. Apprently, a volume 2 is due out later this year, and there's already a Japanese version collecting both volumes planned (it's listed as not yet available on Amazon). If you like DFA stuff, this will be perfect. If you don't, these guys really know how to make a remix, and you won't be disappointed.