OwL Remix
Low · 1998
52 min · 8 tracks · alternative rock
A series of ambient reimaginings that transform Low's intimate music into expansive sonic landscapes.
Why this album works
The album is significant for its exploration of remix culture at a time when electronic music was gaining prominence. It introduced Low's music to new audiences, influencing the burgeoning chillout and downtempo scenes and earning positive reviews from critics who praised its innovative approach to reinterpreting existing material.
- Best for
- expansive sonic landscapes to explore steady flow with immersive peaks background warmth for deep focus
- Context
- By the time 'OwL Remix' was released in 1998, Low had already established themselves with their critically acclaimed debut album 'I Could Live in Hope' (1994) and their follow-up 'Long Division' (1996). This remix project showcases a shift in their sound, exploring electronic and ambient influences while maintaining their signature slowcore aesthetic.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Linkin Park· Moby· Green Day· Beck· Lana Del Rey· Nine Inch Nails· Tori Amos· Sonic Youth
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Down (Porter Ricks remix) Standout 13:25
- 2 Anon (Neotropic’s Spore remix) 5:10
- 3 Over the Ocean (Tranquility Bass’ ’91 Party dance mix) Standout 6:39
- 4 Laugh (DJ Vadim’s Vox‐Reverse Tele remix) Standout 5:44
- 5 Anon (Neotropic’s Pollen remix) 5:12
- 6 Do You Know How to Waltz? (Neotropic’s Vert remix) 4:31
- 7 Over the Ocean (Skull Valley Dub’s re‐remix of Tranquility Bass ’91 Party dance mix) 5:45
- 8 Words (Jimmy Somerville/Sally Herbert’s J+S mix) 6:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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