Remix Album: Red Monroe

We're happy to present to you a little project that Red Monroe has been working on for quite some time. A few months ago, the guys in the band told us that they had asked several DJs and bands to remix each track on their album Policia! Policia!, and were wondering if we might be interested in hosting its release. Of course we were intrigued by the idea initially, but we wanted to find out a little bit more about the project before we decided to commit-- after all, "remix" albums often, um, suck.

Happily, after hearing a bit more about what the guys wanted to do and getting a chance to sample some of the material, we realized that this remix album would not suck.

Turns out we were right (as usual). The album features ten solid remixes, with most tracks exhibiting different stylistic qualities drawn from various genres of electronic music and some bringing a sharper focus on the dance floor, which serves as a pleasantly surprising change of pace for the band. The variety of sounds and textures covered throughout the album is impressive, but the way that the sequencing seems to bring everything together is probably the project's most noteworthy feature. Everything from distorted disco (Frenz) to strangely melodic yet glitchy paranoia (Treewave) to relaxed ambient passages (Mom) can be found here, and I think many of you will be pleasantly surprised with the contributions from various locals. See for yourself--

The Tracklist:

1.) Trees and Poor Houses - DJ Stephen R
2.) ¡Policia!¡Policia! - Jasinski
3.) The Sundown Shade - The Frenz
4.) Midnight Rites - Picnic
5.) City Boy Motel - The Hourly Radio
6.) Lion in Waiting - Treewave
7.) Fever Kids - Smile Smile
8.) Sunday Papers - Kriminal Klub
9.) Governor's Ball - Mom
10.) ¡Policia!¡Policia! (reprise) - Jay Wadley

download it here.