What makes RemixeS by Mylène Farmer notable?

RemixeS solidified Mylène Farmer's status as a staple in both the French pop and electronic music scenes, earning significant chart placements across Europe. The album includes popular remixes of her classic hits, contributing to its impact on the dance music landscape and increasing her visibility within the club culture. Released in December 2003, RemixeS showcases Mylène Farmer's continued relevance in the French music scene following her commercial peak with the 1999 album, Innamoramento. This remix collection arrives after a series of successful studio albums and highlights her ability to adapt her sound for dancefloors while collaborating with prominent remixers.

RemixeS works well if you're into pulsating dance floor energy, dynamic peaks and valleys and ethereal synth-driven soundscapes.

How many songs are on RemixeS?

RemixeS has 11 tracks, running approximately 66 minutes.

RemixeS

Mylène Farmer · 2003

66 min · 11 tracks · pop music

A pulsating blend of dance-infused remixes reimagines Mylène Farmer's signature dark pop with vibrant club energy.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Désenchantée (Thunderpuss club anthem) — This remix transforms Farmer's iconic ballad into an electrifying club anthem, showcasing how her emotive vocals can thrive in a high-energy setting. The track's infectious beat and atmospheric production highlight its enduring appeal.
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C’est une belle journée (Devil Head remix) — The Devil Head remix brings a fresh pulse to this uplifting track, combining euphoric beats with Farmer's haunting melodies. It exemplifies the seamless blend of pop and electronic elements that characterizes this collection.
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XXL (JXL remix) — This remix enhances the original's grandeur with a driving bassline and dynamic drops, making it a club favorite that elevates Farmer's theatricality. Its energetic reinterpretation captures the essence of early 2000s dance music.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

45 /100

Lowland

Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The album effectively showcases remixed versions of popular tracks, maintaining energy but lacking cohesive flow.

What we noticed

The album features remixes of ten tracks, each reinterpreted by different producers, creating a diverse sonic landscape.
Each remix maintains a danceable tempo, often incorporating electronic beats and synths that enhance the original dark pop elements.
The running time is consistent across tracks, with most remixes extending the original songs to fit club formats without losing their essence.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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

pulsating dance floor energy
dynamic peaks and valleys
ethereal synth-driven soundscapes
for late-night parties

Maybe skip if you

prefer straightforward song structures
dislike remixed interpretations

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Showcases continued relevance and strong presence in the music scene post-peak.
Career context: Released in December 2003, RemixeS showcases Mylène Farmer's continued relevance in the French music scene following her commercial peak with the 1999 album, Innamoramento. This remix collection arrives after a series of successful studio albums and highlights her ability to adapt her sound for dancefloors while collaborating with prominent remixers.
Stylistic neighbors: Lana Del Rey· Kate Bush· Siouxsie and the Banshees