Intimacy - Remixed (LTD to 5K units) [Import]

Bloc Party | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 12, 2009)
• Original Release Date: May 8, 2009
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: 101 DISTRIBUTION
• ASIN: B00230AI1Q
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #53,081 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Ares - Villains Remix

2. Mercury - Herve Is In Disarray Remix

3. Halo - We Have Band Dub

4. Biko - Mogwai Remix

5. Trojan Horse - John B Remix

6. Signs - Armand Van Helden Remix

7. One Month Off - Filthy Dukes Remix [Vocal]

8. Zephyrus - Phase One Remix

9. Talons - Phones R.I.P Mix

10. Better Than Heaven - No Age Remix

11. Ion Square - Banjo Or Freakout Remix

12. Letter To My Son - Gold Panda Remix

13. Your Visits Are Getting Shorter - Double D Remix

Editorial Reviews

Bloc Party's ground-breaking third album, Intimacy, has been remixed by a selection of guest artists, including Armand Van Helden, and frontman Kele Okereke's musical heroes Mogwai. The first single will be Armand Van Helden's remix of 'Signs'. The 'Phones RIP' remix of 'Talons' is also the last time producer Paul Epworth will use the 'Phones' moniker, the first time being a remix of the Bloc Party song 'Banquet'. Limited to 5K copies!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Surpasses the original in many respects., July 2, 2009

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Peter H. (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Intimacy - Remixed (LTD to 5K units) (Audio CD)

When "Intimacy," Bloc Party's third album, came out in late 2008 it was to almost universal adulation. It pleased the fans, most of the critics, and delivered the sweet, incredibly catchy hooks and melodies Bloc Party fans have come to expect.

"Intimacy Remixed," which, as the title suggests, delivered remixed versions of each track on the original album, surpasses the original in numerous respects. I won't get into much detail here, but I'll offer a couple of examples. Ares (Villains Remix) takes the already explosive opener of Intimacy to the next level; intense electronic rhythms flow around and underscore the already powerful melody. Mogwai's remix of "Biko" takes the underlying ballad and suffuses it with a layer of techno-boppage that somehow retains the song's original spirit. The Armand van Helden remix of "Signs" takes that song to the next level; a song about death and loss achieves electronica anthem status while still honoring the original melody.

And that's what Intimacy Remixed does so well: most of the remixes stay very true to the source material, while attempting, and often succeeding in taking it to the next level. I enjoyed Intimacy a great deal when it came out -- this album ensures I'll be able to enjoy it a great deal longer.

5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what my hubby wanted, January 23, 2012

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This review is from: Intimacy - Remixed (LTD to 5K units) (Audio CD)

My hubby has the last cd and asked me to get the new one for him. He listened to it and told me it was awesome. He listens to it all the time and has thanked me several times. Although a little pricey...he said it was worth it.