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Satanic Twins

of Montreal · 2006

55 min · 13 tracks · indie rock

A kaleidoscopic blend of remix culture that reimagines of Montreal’s eclectic sound through vibrant electronic lenses.

Why this album works

This album is significant as it highlights the growing trend of remix culture in indie music during the mid-2000s. It received positive critical reception, showcasing how of Montreal's work can be transformed and reinterpreted by different artists, influencing subsequent acts in the indie scene to experiment with remixes and collaborations.
Best for
kaleidoscopic remix explorations dynamic wave-like pacing engaging party atmosphere
Context
Released on August 22, 2006, 'Satanic Twins' arrived during a prolific period for of Montreal, following their acclaimed album 'The Sunlandic Twins'. At this point in their career, the band was exploring new sonic territories, collaborating with various artists to create a unique remix project that showcased their versatility and creativity.
Stylistic neighbors
Blur· Jordana· The Kooks

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Disconnect the Dots (Mixel Pixel remix) Standout 4:17
  • 2 How Lester Lost His Wife (Pocket remix) 3:32
  • 3 My British Tour Diary (Restiform Bodies remix) 4:00
  • 4 Climb the Ladder (Rory Phillips Trash UK remix) 5:35
  • 5 Chrissy Kiss the Corpse (Nils Lannon remix) 2:31
  • 6 Rapture Rapes the Muses (DJ Dave P. and Adam Sparkles Making Time remix) Standout 6:25
  • 7 Forecast Fascist Future (IQU remix) 4:56
  • 8 The Party's Crashing Us (I Am the World Trade Center remix) 3:54
  • 9 Wraith Pinned to the Mist and Other Games (Broken Spindles remix) Standout 4:01
  • 10 I Was a Landscape in Your Dream (Grizzly Bear remix) 4:49
  • 11 Requiem for O.M.M.2 (United State of Electronica remix) 2:10
  • 12 I Was Never Young (Supersystem remix) 4:02
  • 13 My British Tour Diary (Caro remix) 5:37

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