REMIX!!!

Ah! There is so much new music right now I do not know where to begin! Ok, deep breaths. First off, I need to focus I can't have a crazy all over the place blog where I start talking about the first shiney thing I see. Though that is kind of what I am doing. Yesterday Major Lazer (also known as the brain child of dipolo and switch) released a free mixed tape called "Lazerproof" essentially combining my love of La Roux and animated Jamacian zombie fighters.
I have a problem with remixes though. They are like margaritas; they can be amazing way better than tequila alone. Or they can be nasty ass messes of fake sweet and sour which leave you wishing for a shot and a lime. With that said, the mix tape has brilliant and blah moments. Though to give it credit put it on after midnight at a hot summer party and nothing would be out of place. Definate island jams and sweaty dance floor beats. Keep in mind the same holds true for Britany Speare's "Toxic." One track that truely stands out to me is "In 4 The Kill Pon De Skream." Elly's voice rings out, the beat is slowed down, and the effect is killer. Way more moody, fitting for the equally moody lyrics.
Along with "In 4 The Kill Pon De Skream" I got to thinking about some of my other favrorite remixes. Probablly my top spot goes to "Nothing Better Styrofoam Remix." The song is cut back, Jenny Lewis' voice fades out when saying "future" which to me makes a statement, like she cannot even say the word when considering the both of them. Again, "Sleeping Lessons RAC remix" of the Shins takes an already gorgeous song and forces the listener to focus on the lyrics. I am listening to each of these songs as I write and I could not be happier. That is what the makes the remix, when it takes something I love and accents what I love (a lot like fashion right?). Ok, one more, of Montreal's "an elurdian instance (styrofoam remix edit)." Love the original, but styrofoam takes it and makes it something I would want a middle school crush to put on a mixed tape and hide in my locker.