New Renaissance Compilation - Sidetracked
New Renaissance compilation released today..La Roux 'Sidetracked', a collection of tracks selected and mixed by La Roux. Includes I Blame Coco, Japan, Tears For Fears, La Roux's Rolling Stones cover...loads more
There's a free 20 min sampler as well as a track by track here http://bit.ly/ahbvYo
Thoughts anyone?
Claire Victoria <(Address removed)> said:
New Renaissance compilation released today..La Roux 'Sidetracked', a collection of tracks selected and mixed by La Roux. Includes I Blame Coco, Japan, Tears For Fears, La Roux's Rolling Stones cover...loads more
There's a free 20 min sampler as well as a track by track here http://bit.ly/ahbvYo
Thoughts anyone?
Sorry, I just don't get this compilation at all. I thought that La Roux, whilst not really my cup of tea, was an original artist with a well founded reputation. I don't understand the artistic motivation behind this release.
Claire Victoria <(Address removed)> said:
New Renaissance compilation released today..La Roux 'Sidetracked', a collection of tracks selected and mixed by La Roux. Includes I Blame Coco, Japan, Tears For Fears, La Roux's Rolling Stones cover...loads more
There's a free 20 min sampler as well as a track by track here http://bit.ly/ahbvYo
Thoughts anyone?
I've never been fond of cover version albums, and this is just 80's pap. Bleugh.
s M i l e <(Address removed)> said:
Sorry, I just don't get this compilation at all. I thought that La Roux,
whilst not really my cup of tea, was an original artist with a well
founded reputation. I don't understand the artistic motivation behind
this release.
It's a DJ mix CD. Are only men allowed to release them?
;-)
Lord Borthbury
John Graham <(Address removed)> said:
I've never been fond of cover version albums, and this is just 80's pap.
Bleugh.
It's not an album of cover versions.
Lord Borthbury
Claire Victoria <(Address removed)> said:
New Renaissance compilation released today..La Roux 'Sidetracked', a
collection of tracks selected and mixed by La Roux. Includes I Blame
Coco, Japan, Tears For Fears, La Roux's Rolling Stones cover...loads
more
Thoughts anyone?
On order from amazon. Will report back when I've got it.
Lord Borthbury
Lord Borthbury <(Address removed)> said:
Thoughts anyone?
Loving it. Good track selection, largely unobstructive mixing, and some great subtle seques. The Japan cover of "I Second That Emotion" was always fantastic, and there's more obscure stuff on here that deserves reappraisal (such as Freur, who I don't recall being as good as this). Didn't think that the Fever Ray track would work, but it does, and definitely didn't think that Doris Troy would work, but it does.
Yet this doesn't really sit right. It's billed as La Roux, who are a duo. There's no "mixed by" credit. Do they DJ tag team style? I very much doubt it. The Cd cover contains no notes. Track-by-track essay by Ben Langmaid available on the website. Which leads me to think that he mixed it, and there is a hint of his preferences winning out to Elly's on the track selection ("Suffer the Children" rather than a track from "Songs From the Big Chair"). But a photo of Elly on the glossy CD sleeve. The DJ industry is so male-dominated it's a shame that Elly wasn't able/allowed/didn't want to to mix it, and it's a shame that Renaissance are selling this as if she did.
Or maybe it's just a sign of the 2nd-generation mix CD, selection by committee, mixed with software rather than decks by more than one unnamed mixers, and engineered. The death of the author-DJ (with no apologies to Barthes).
Lord Borthbury
Lord Borthbury <(Address removed)> said:
Lord Borthbury <(Address removed)> said:
Thoughts anyone?
Loving it. Good track selection, largely unobstructive mixing, and some great subtle seques. The Japan cover of "I Second That Emotion" was always fantastic, and there's more obscure stuff on here that deserves reappraisal (such as Freur, who I don't recall being as good as this). Didn't think that the Fever Ray track would work, but it does, and definitely didn't think that Doris Troy would work, but it does.
Yet this doesn't really sit right. It's billed as La Roux, who are a duo. There's no "mixed by" credit. Do they DJ tag team style? I very much doubt it. The Cd cover contains no notes. Track-by-track essay by Ben Langmaid available on the website. Which leads me to think that he mixed it, and there is a hint of his preferences winning out to Elly's on the track selection ("Suffer the Children" rather than a track from "Songs From the Big Chair"). But a photo of Elly on the glossy CD sleeve. The DJ industry is so male-dominated it's a shame that Elly wasn't able/allowed/didn't want to to mix it, and it's a shame that Renaissance are selling this as if she did.
Or maybe it's just a sign of the 2nd-generation mix CD, selection by committee, mixed with software rather than decks by more than one unnamed mixers, and engineered. The death of the author-DJ (with no apologies to Barthes).
Lord Borthbury
I dunno u know Lord... I know that La Roux are 2 people but they kinda imply its just Elly on the website... ("La Roux – aka Elly Jackson") then go on to say "we announce La Roux has curated and mixed the latest volume of Sidetracked" - so kinda hint that she did it. She seems pretty clued up.. cant see any reason why it wouldnt be her.. esp after the blurb on the site? Was curious about this.. defo will chk it following the positive review
Suddi Ravioli <(Address removed)> said:
Lord Borthbury <(Address removed)> said:
Lord Borthbury <(Address removed)> said:
Thoughts anyone?
Loving it. Good track selection, largely unobstructive mixing, and some
great subtle seques. The Japan cover of "I Second That Emotion" was
always fantastic, and there's more obscure stuff on here that deserves
reappraisal (such as Freur, who I don't recall being as good as this).
Didn't think that the Fever Ray track would work, but it does, and
definitely didn't think that Doris Troy would work, but it does.Yet this doesn't really sit right. It's billed as La Roux, who are a
duo. There's no "mixed by" credit. Do they DJ tag team style? I very
much doubt it. The Cd cover contains no notes. Track-by-track essay by
Ben Langmaid available on the website. Which leads me to think that he
mixed it, and there is a hint of his preferences winning out to Elly's
on the track selection ("Suffer the Children" rather than a track from
"Songs From the Big Chair"). But a photo of Elly on the glossy CD
sleeve. The DJ industry is so male-dominated it's a shame that Elly
wasn't able/allowed/didn't want to to mix it, and it's a shame that
Renaissance are selling this as if she did.Or maybe it's just a sign of the 2nd-generation mix CD, selection by
committee, mixed with software rather than decks by more than one
unnamed mixers, and engineered. The death of the author-DJ (with no
apologies to Barthes).Lord Borthbury
I dunno u know Lord... I know that La Roux are 2 people but they kinda
imply its just Elly on the website... ("La Roux – aka Elly Jackson")
then go on to say "we announce La Roux has curated and mixed the latest
volume of Sidetracked" - so kinda hint that she did it. She seems pretty
clued up.. cant see any reason why it wouldnt be her.. esp after the
blurb on the site? Was curious about this.. defo will chk it following
the positive review
That's what I though, but if you look on the Renaissance Microsite you can see that the album notes come from Ben and not Elly ...think it was a joint project.
What you think of her Rolling Stones cover?
CVH.x
Claire Victoria <(Address removed)> said:
Suddi Ravioli <(Address removed)> said:
Lord Borthbury <(Address removed)> said:
Lord Borthbury <(Address removed)> said:
Thoughts anyone?
Loving it. Good track selection, largely unobstructive mixing, and some
great subtle seques. The Japan cover of "I Second That Emotion" was
always fantastic, and there's more obscure stuff on here that deserves
reappraisal (such as Freur, who I don't recall being as good as this).
Didn't think that the Fever Ray track would work, but it does, and
definitely didn't think that Doris Troy would work, but it does.Yet this doesn't really sit right. It's billed as La Roux, who are a
duo. There's no "mixed by" credit. Do they DJ tag team style? I very
much doubt it. The Cd cover contains no notes. Track-by-track essay by
Ben Langmaid available on the website. Which leads me to think that he
mixed it, and there is a hint of his preferences winning out to Elly's
on the track selection ("Suffer the Children" rather than a track from
"Songs From the Big Chair"). But a photo of Elly on the glossy CD
sleeve. The DJ industry is so male-dominated it's a shame that Elly
wasn't able/allowed/didn't want to to mix it, and it's a shame that
Renaissance are selling this as if she did.Or maybe it's just a sign of the 2nd-generation mix CD, selection by
committee, mixed with software rather than decks by more than one
unnamed mixers, and engineered. The death of the author-DJ (with no
apologies to Barthes).Lord Borthbury
I dunno u know Lord... I know that La Roux are 2 people but they kinda
imply its just Elly on the website... ("La Roux – aka Elly Jackson")
then go on to say "we announce La Roux has curated and mixed the latest
volume of Sidetracked" - so kinda hint that she did it. She seems pretty
clued up.. cant see any reason why it wouldnt be her.. esp after the
blurb on the site? Was curious about this.. defo will chk it following
the positive reviewThat's what I though, but if you look on the Renaissance Microsite you can see that the album notes come from Ben and not Elly
...think it was a joint project.What you think of her Rolling Stones cover?
CVH.x
You know what... I'd never heard it 'til you posted... this is ace. Ooh.. very very good in fact. nice one ;0)
Claire Victoria <(Address removed)> said:
That's what I though, but if you look on the Renaissance Microsite you
can see that the album notes come from Ben and not Elly
...think it was a joint project.
I also reckon that it was a joint project - in that I suspect that Ben mixed the album and Elly did the photo shoot for the cover sleeve...
Not a big fan of the Rolling Stones cover, but then I'm not really a big Stones fan.
Lord Borthbury
Cheers for the replies, I've been reliably informed that both Ben & Ellie had a hand in the track selection.
What artists would you like to see doing 'Sidetracked' Renaissance compilations where they compile tracks that have inspired them?
Claire Victoria <(Address removed)> said:
Cheers for the replies, I've been reliably informed that both Ben & Ellie had a hand in the track selection.
What artists would you like to see doing 'Sidetracked' Renaissance compilations where they compile tracks that have inspired them?
Love to hear what Fever Ray would club together in a mix like this and maybe The XX too?
Suddi Ravioli <(Address removed)> said:
Love to hear what Fever Ray would club together in a mix like this and
maybe The XX too?
I'd like to hear a comp from little know act - "Do Your Own Bloody Market Research"
Claire Victoria <(Address removed)> said:
Cheers for the replies, I've been reliably informed that both Ben & Ellie had a hand in the track selection.
What artists would you like to see doing 'Sidetracked' Renaissance compilations where they compile tracks that have inspired them?
Claire Victoria <(Address removed)> said:
>What artists would you like to see doing 'Sidetracked' Renaissance compilations >where they compile tracks that have inspired them?
Elvis Presley - Dubstep
Claire Victoria <(Address removed)> said:
Cheers for the replies, I've been reliably informed that both Ben &
Ellie had a hand in the track selection.
I had little doubt that both Ben and Elly had a hand in the track selection, I was querying who mixed it. And we still don't know.... Maybe you could find out, as you seem to work for the label, or know someone who does....
regards,
Lord Borthbury
What artists would you like to see doing 'Sidetracked' Renaissance
compilations where they compile tracks that have inspired them?
DJ Derek, Paul Morley, Kevin Rowland, Craig Charles are four random names that spring to mind.
Lord Borthbury
Claire Victoria <(Address removed)> said:
New Renaissance compilation released today..
Renaissance are now in administration.
http://www.residentadvisor.net/news.aspx?id=12815
Lord Borthbury
Renaissance are now in administration.
I like to think that it was UKD's incisive questioning regarding the La Roux mix album that pushed the label over the edge.
Lord Borthbury
Lord Borthbury <(Address removed)> said:
Renaissance are now in administration.
I like to think that it was UKD's incisive questioning regarding the La Roux mix album that pushed the label over the edge.
Lord Borthbury
I'd contend that when a once huge imprint such as Renaissance resorts to 'Back to Mine' type compilations of cheap-to-license 80's tracks then the writing is already on the wall in terms of its demise.
Albums and comps are not the cash-cows they used to be. These days, the more sussed labels simply view them as promos to sell concert tickets. Super clubs have been in decline for some time which makes Renaissance's choices even more limited.
It seems that all the money is now in the likes of Cowells' TV karaoke shows.
IMO, it's high time for another musical revolution on the scale of punk rocks' utter annihilation of 1970's glitter-glam which, incidentally, is entirely synonymous with Cowells' contemporary fancy-dressed, auto-tuned, cheap to make and easy to sell Pap Idle, or X-Sphincter manufactured dross that dominates the kids market today.
