What makes The Remix Album by DJ Champion notable?

The Remix Album features contributions from notable artists like Ghislain Poirier and Mocky, which helped elevate its profile in both underground and mainstream electronic circles. It received positive critical reception and played a role in popularizing remix culture within Canada and beyond, influencing subsequent electronic artists. Released in 2006, The Remix Album came during DJ Champion's rise within the Canadian electronic music scene, following his acclaimed debut album, Chill'em All. This project allowed Champion to collaborate with various artists and showcase his remixing skills, solidifying his reputation as a versatile producer.

How many songs are on The Remix Album?

The Remix Album has 9 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.

Released 20 years ago

The Remix Album

DJ Champion · 2006

47 min · 9 tracks · electronic music

A vibrant collection of remixes blending eclectic beats with innovative soundscapes, showcasing the versatility of electronic music.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Guy Doune (Patrick Watson's Missing You remake) — This track stands out for its haunting vocals and intricate production, encapsulating the emotional depth that can be achieved through remixing.
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No Heaven (Ghislain Poirier remix) — Poirier’s reimagining infuses fresh energy into the original, demonstrating how reinterpretation can breathe new life into familiar sounds.
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Two Hoboes (Detroit Grand Pubah's Gutter Mind mix) — This remix is pivotal in showcasing the playful yet gritty aesthetic that characterizes Detroit techno influences on Champion's work.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental

48 /100

Foothills

Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The album showcases varied remixes with strong production but lacks a cohesive narrative or standout compositions.

What we noticed

The running order alternates between high-energy tracks and more subdued pieces, allowing for dynamic pacing across its nine tracks.

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: 6/10

Influence 3/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Tracklist

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

1 Guy Doune (Patrick Watson's Missing You remake) 4:37
2 Two Hoboes (Mocky remix) 4:58
3 No Heaven (Ghislain Poirier remix) 3:44
4 Two Hoboes (Detroit Grand Pubah's Gutter Mind mix) 6:12
5 Keep On (Champion's alternate take) 3:30
6 Tawoumga (Guillaume & The Coutu Dumonts remix) 6:14
7 Chill'em All (Champion's Mélange) 5:17
8 Tawoumga (Fred Everything's Petit dub) 5:45
9 No 7-11's (Akufen's Chill'em All mix) 7:32

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2004

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