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Becoming Remixed

Sneaker Pimps · 1998

59 min · 10 tracks · trip hop

A collection of atmospheric remixes blending trip hop beats with lush electronic soundscapes and soulful vocal arrangements.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Spin Spin Sugar (Armand’s Dark Garage mix) — This remix elevates the original's haunting vocals with a driving garage beat, showcasing Armand van Helden's ability to transform a trip hop classic into a dancefloor anthem.
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    Post-Modern Sleaze (Salt City Orchestra Nightclub mix) — Infusing jazz elements with smooth electronic textures, this remix reinterprets the original while maintaining its sultry essence, making it a standout track.
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    6 Underground (Perfecto mix) — This version enhances the iconic bassline and ethereal vocals, perfectly capturing the atmospheric vibe that made the original such a hit.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • atmospheric soundscapes for introspection
  • soulful vocals with rhythmic depth
  • late-night groove for relaxation
  • danceable beats for social gatherings

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek fast-paced instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1998, Becoming Remixed marks Sneaker Pimps' first foray into remix culture following their successful debut album, Becoming X. At this point, the band was gaining recognition for their innovative blend of trip hop and electronic music, making this album a strategic move to further establish their presence in the evolving music scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Massive Attack· Portishead· Tricky

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Spin Spin Sugar (Armand’s Dark Garage mix) 9:03
  • 2 Walking Zero (Tuff & Jam Unda-Vybe vocal) 6:38
  • 3 Post-Modern Sleaze (Salt City Orchestra Nightclub mix) 8:40
  • 4 Spin Spin Sugar (Armand’s bonus dub) 5:31
  • 5 Post-Modern Sleaze (Reprazent mix) 7:03
  • 6 6 Underground (Perfecto mix) 6:05
  • 7 Tesko Suicide (Americruiser mix) 3:52
  • 8 Roll On (Fold mix) 4:56
  • 9 6 Underground (The Umbrellas of Ladywell mix #2) 4:06
  • 10 Post-Modern Sleaze (Flight From Nashville) 3:28

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