Romance Bloody Romance: Remixes & B-Sides
Death from Above 1979 · 2005
57 min · 13 tracks · punk rock
Pulsating remixes and energetic reworks infuse punk rock with electronic beats, crafting a danceable yet raw sonic landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Blood on Our Hands (Justice remix) — Justice's remix transforms the original into a high-energy dance track, emphasizing pulsating basslines that highlight the band's raw edge while inviting club audiences.
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Romantic Rights (Erol Alkan’s Love From Below re‐edit) — This re-edit amplifies the catchy hooks of the original, merging tight percussion with vibrant synths that exemplify Alkan's signature style.
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Black History Month (Josh Homme remix) — Homme's version introduces a heavier guitar presence and an atmospheric depth that adds an experimental twist to the already dynamic original track.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic remixes that blend punk rock with electronic elements but lacks strong cohesion across its diverse tracks.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high energy level with pulsating electronic beats, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and styles.
- Several remixes incorporate heavy bass lines and distorted guitar riffs, blending punk rock elements with electronic dance music.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic remix journey exploration
- pulsating beats for dancing
- wave-like pacing for movement
- playful reinterpretations of favorites
- energetic tracks for parties
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of quiet introspection
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2005, this remix collection followed the duo's critically acclaimed debut album, 'You're a Woman, I'm a Machine'. At this point in their career, Death from Above 1979 was solidifying their sound, blending punk rock with dance and electronic influences while gaining a growing underground following.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Dead Weather· Death Grips· Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Romantic Rights (Erol Alkan’s Love From Below re‐edit)
The verses shift from playful banter to introspective confessions about love's complexities.
This transition underscores the contrast between carefree romance and deeper emotional truths, creating a layered narrative throughout the song.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Better Off Dead 2:17
- 2 Blood on Our Hands (Justice remix) 3:52
- 3 Romantic Rights (Erol Alkan’s Love From Below re‐edit) 6:20
- 4 Black History Month (Alan Braxe & Fred Falke remix) 5:21
- 5 Little Girl (MSTRKRFT edition) 3:36
- 6 Romantic Rights (The Phones Lovers remix) 4:40
- 7 Black History Month (Josh Homme remix) 4:39
- 8 You’re Lovely (but You’ve Got Problems) 3:06
- 9 Romantic Rights (Marczech Makuziak remix) 3:57
- 10 Black History Month (Sammy Danger remix) 4:04
- 11 Romantic Rights (Dahlback remix) 5:44
- 12 Black History Month (Girl on Girl revision) 4:25
- 13 Sexy Results (MSTRKRFT edition) 5:08
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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