What makes Combustication Remix EP by Medeski Martin & Wood notable?

The 'Combustication Remix EP' received positive reviews for its imaginative reworkings and contributed to the growing trend of remix albums in the late '90s. It highlighted the band's ability to transcend traditional jazz boundaries and resonated within both jazz and electronic music circles, influencing a wave of cross-genre collaborations that followed. When 'Combustication Remix EP' was released in 1999, Medeski Martin & Wood were already established in the jazz scene, following their acclaimed album 'Combustication' from the previous year. This EP marked a significant shift as they embraced the remix culture, collaborating with various electronic artists to reinterpret their work, showcasing their versatility and openness to genre fusion.

Who is Combustication Remix EP for?

Combustication Remix EP works well if you're into steady grooves for focused listening, vibrant energy for late nights and playful experimentation with familiar themes.

How many songs are on Combustication Remix EP?

Combustication Remix EP has 6 tracks, running approximately 35 minutes.

Combustication Remix EP

Medeski Martin & Wood · 1999

35 min · 6 tracks · jazz

A transformative blend of jazz grooves and electronic experimentation, reimagining the band's original compositions through innovative remixing.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Hey-Hee-Hi-Ho (IllyB mix) — This track exemplifies the EP's spirit by transforming a playful original into a vibrant dancefloor-ready remix, maintaining its infectious energy.
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Whatever Happened to Gus (Guru mix) — Guru's mix adds a hip-hop sensibility to the composition, blending rhythmic intricacy with soulful layers that reflect Medeski Martin & Wood's improvisational roots.
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Satan's Church of Hypnotized Logic (Bill Laswell mix) — Laswell's reinterpretation pushes the boundaries of sound design while preserving the essence of the original track, illustrating the EP's experimental ethos.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

58 /100

Treeline

Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The EP effectively blends jazz with electronic elements, showcasing strong remixes that maintain the essence of the originals.

What we noticed

The running time is concise, with each track averaging around four minutes, allowing for quick transitions between diverse interpretations.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady grooves for focused listening
vibrant energy for late nights
playful experimentation with familiar themes
headphone detail hunting through mixes

Maybe skip if you

prefer straightforward song structures
seek instant gratification in tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Experimental — Represents a departure with electronic remixes, showcasing innovative reimagining of their sound.
Career context: When 'Combustication Remix EP' was released in 1999, Medeski Martin & Wood were already established in the jazz scene, following their acclaimed album 'Combustication' from the previous year. This EP marked a significant shift as they embraced the remix culture, collaborating with various electronic artists to reinterpret their work, showcasing their versatility and openness to genre fusion.
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