Intimacy Remixed
Bloc Party · 2009
65 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock
A diverse collection of remixes that reimagines Bloc Party's emotive sound through eclectic electronic lenses.
Why this album works
The album showcases the band's willingness to embrace electronic influences, which significantly impacted the indie and alternative scenes. It featured remixes from notable artists like Armand van Helden and Mogwai, expanding its reach in clubs and electronic music circles, thus enhancing Bloc Party's profile beyond traditional rock audiences.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing throughout journey eclectic remixes for varied moods immersive headphone detail exploration
- Context
- Released in early 2009, 'Intimacy Remixed' followed Bloc Party's third studio album, 'Intimacy' (2008), during a phase of artistic exploration. This remix album came as the band was navigating their evolving identity within the indie rock scene, seeking to broaden their audience and reinterpret existing tracks with fresh perspectives.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ed Sheeran· Robbie Williams· Radiohead· Muse· Manic Street Preachers· Ellie Goulding· Gorillaz· Depeche Mode
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ares (Villains remix) Standout 5:31
- 2 Mercury (Hervé Is in Disarray remix) 4:48
- 3 Halo (We Have Band dub) 4:34
- 4 Biko (Mogwai remix) Standout 4:24
- 5 Trojan Horse (John B remix) 6:53
- 6 Signs (Armand van Helden remix) Standout 5:46
- 7 One Month Off (Filthy Dukes remix) 5:47
- 8 Zephyrus (Phase One remix) 4:09
- 9 Talons (Phones R.I.P. mix) 5:15
- 10 Better Than Heaven (No Age remix) 3:00
- 11 Ion Square (Banjo or Freakout remix) 4:24
- 12 Letter to My Son (Gold Panda remix) 5:32
- 13 Your Visits Are Getting Shorter (optothetic remix) 5:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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