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Today marks the release of YACHT’s newest single, “The Afterlife”. The single is accompanied by remixes from the likes of DAT Politics, Andrew WK and The xx.
The latter is atypical of the xx. The band has always worn a distinct dubstep inclination, but this remix removes the dream-pop sensibilities that the xx usually build their remixes upon (see: You’ve Got The Love, Pull My Heart Away). It’s interesting to see the band commit to experimenting with this remix, but it ultimately falls a bit short and feels like another dubstep-y remix. You be the judge:
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You can buy the single, including this remix and others at iTunes, Beatport, and Juno.
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@pmablog ‘damn’.
Wow this remix is so gratuitous, it’s gross. I’m deeply ashamed and confused that the xx made this. It’s not good… AT ALL.
I agree with what’s been said. The remix had a lot of potential. I mean the Florance remix/cover was fucking great. They could have never topped that.
The original is so much better. The xx added nothing to this song.
I actually dig this track. I think, soundwise, they’re on to something wonderfully new here. Its like electro-minimal-dubstep. Imagine a full album like this. Pang! C’mon, imagine this in a club or lounge with the bass hittin’ hard.
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