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Danish electronic music producer Trentemller explored his rock influences on his last album, Lost, and collaborated with a wide array of indie rock vocalists: Blonde Redhead’s Kazu Makino, the Raveonettes’ Sune Rose Wagner and Jonny Pierce of the Drums. Fans of his techno and house influences may have found the shoegaze and new wave references an abrupt shift. But they’re out of luck if they’re hoping this new compilation of remixes reframes the songs in a club-friendly way.
It’s puzzling that rather than including alternate versions of every track off the album, he has instead included two remixes each of River Of Life, Come Undone and Deceive (and even more repetition on the deluxe digital version). That doesn’t suit listening to the whole thing in one sitting, but all of the new tracks successfully reimagine the originals in exciting ways. Not a great entry point for new listeners, but still a worthy companion piece for the full-length.
Top track: Candy Tongue (Jenny Wilson version)
Trentemller plays Virgin Mobile Mod Club November 13.
