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Owl Remix Low

Low Audio CD
2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
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1. Down- Porter Ricks
2. Anon (Spore)- Neotropic
3. Over The Ocean ('91 Party Dance Mix M. kandel Featuring J. Paul Redman Wind Ensemble)- Tranquility Bass
4. Laugh (Vox-Reverse Tele)- DJ Vadim
5. Anon (Pollen)- Neotropic
6. Do You Know How To Waltz (Vert)- Neotropic
7. Over The Ocean (Re-Remix of Tranquility Bass '91 Party Dance Mix)-Skull Valley Dub
8. Words (J+S Mix)- Jimmy Sovverville/Salley Herbert

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The ambient possibilities that emerge in remixing the work of slow-core rock outfit Low would seem to be endless. Several of the artists on this remix CD take full advantage of this fact, but others do not. Porter Ricks's excellent reworking of "Down" has a film-music feel and creeps along like an expansive noodle by Bowery Electric. DJ Vadim's rendering of "Laugh (Vox-Reverse Tele)" is right-on with its use of bass and vocals mixed with heavy downtempo breaks. It's the best track here. Others, like Neotropic's "Anon (Spore)" and "Anon (Pollen)," flow nicely enough but are filled with some dance gadgetry that has little to do with the feel or flow of the original music. Neotropic are featured on the album three times. Jimmy Somerville, formerly of Bronski Beat and the Communards, makes a wonderful appearance with the bouncy "Words." Also featured are Skull Valley Dub and Tranquility Bass. --Aaron Tassano

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1.0 out of 5 stars LOW shown no respect.... Nov 22 2003
Format:Audio CD
I love live music, but even more so the ethereal haunting edge that only LOW can deliver. I also have been a big fan of the Dance/Electronica scene, and this album seemed to promise as intriguing fusion of both styles . Unfortunatley LOW'S incredible music has been swept aside by nieve immature non musicianship of amazing ineptitude. If this were just a cheap DnB album it would of been cast aside in the bargain bin along with countless other albums of Lift music. This is not LOW, just some a hopeless attempt to steal some light from one of the most incredible bands around. GO buy Trust, Things we lost in the fire or Secret Name .. and really experience LOW.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Not good. Oct 4 2003
Format:Audio CD
After you listen to this once, chances are you will never listen to it again. I actually made two attempts, but I was even more disheartened after the second. This CD probably doesn't deserve any stars, but I gave it one because if you're a diehard Low fan, Owl still a "fun" thing to have. It'll make a good conversation piece if you ever have another Low fan over for dinner.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Half-hearted Low fan chimes in July 2 2003
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Format:Audio CD
I admit that I'm not that into Low so my words may ring hollow, but i think there are some amazing remixes on this. Anybody who denies the power of the Porter Ricks remix of Down, including Low fans, hasn't really listened to it without an axe to grind. I've played it for so many people, none of whom have even heard of Low, and they are almost always astonished. It's kind of like listening to a primordial ooze of white noise coalesce into a song played by ghosts in love. Low fans and yoga-practitioners with enough patience for this (13 minute long) song will be rewarded. The best songs by far are Down, Words & Over the Ocean. If you have this cd and like those three songs, I recommend The Notwist's "Neon Golden", Console's "Reset the Preset", The Postal Service's "Give Up" & Dntel's "Life is Full of Possibilites". Another good (though uneven) album like this is the Mogwai remix project "Kicking a Dead Pig".
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1.0 out of 5 stars Remixing Low...Why?
I'm quite confused by this album. Why would anyone WANT to remix Low's beautiful music? Why not leave it be? It's amazing, and remixes couldn't do anything but take away from that. Read more
Published on Feb 15 2003 by Andy F.
2.0 out of 5 stars I really tried to like this.
I can only repeat what others already have stated...
This record could maybe please some electronica fans, but if you're a Low fan, you probably won't like this. Read more
Published on Sep 2 2002 by Anders
3.0 out of 5 stars correcting a reviewer
i'm a long time fan of low and i also love electronic music. sure this cd will come as a shock to harcore low fans but, it's really not that bad. Read more
Published on Feb 24 2002
3.0 out of 5 stars correcting a reviewer
i'm a long time fan of low and i also love electronic music. sure this cd will come as a shock to harcore low fans but, it's really not that bad. Read more
Published on Feb 24 2002
1.0 out of 5 stars the original beauty of the songs was destroyed by remixers
i very much enjoy LOW's music. i listened to this twice. i think it sucks. yes, the songs were re-mixed. so what? they sound horrible. Read more
Published on Oct 29 2001
3.0 out of 5 stars Not a must have album.
I'd only recommend this album after purchasing (in order of release dates) I could live in hope, Long division, Transmission (ep), Curtain hits the cast, and Songs for a dead pilot... Read more
Published on Nov 20 1998 by "pjpr"
2.0 out of 5 stars Not a headphone pleaser
This CD might make good background music at a coffee shop, but upon close inspection, like through headphones, this cd's flaws are glaring.

Nice try though. Read more

Published on Aug 24 1998
3.0 out of 5 stars Rediscover 'I Could Live In Hope,' try to enjoy the groove.
Not bad, but not great. Remix albums continually fall victim to the distruction of brilliant material. Read more
Published on Aug 22 1998
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