Superchick
The eclectic nature of Superchick’s music has always been their M.O. This remix album is no exception. Few bands could pull songs reminiscent of Flyleaf (“Cross The Line”), Jason Mraz (“Let it Roll”), Muse (“Hey Hey”) alongside the power rock ballad “Still Here” and the sensitivity of “With You”. But they not only pull it off…they somehow make sense of it. With each new song seems to come a new sound.
The album is all remixes except for 2 new tracks. Some of the remixes are drastically different, while some are just slight reinterpretations. With albums like this, it’s obvious that Max, their DJ/keyboardist is a major creative force in their music and truly provides many of the distinguishing characteristics of their music. This being their second remix album, they have definitely managed to evolve and change their music with the times. A great example is the “Karaoke Superstars” remix, which is now a four-on-the-floor pop tune that screams “CURRENT!”. There are one or two songs however that are remixed for the second time (first appearing remixed on “Regeneration”). It’s few and far between that a reinterpretation of a song is worth a second or third remix and the jury’s still out on that one.
Any band that’s been around for a decade like Superchick faces the daunting challenge of staying current and relevant with either their sound or the sheer quality and accessibility of their songwriting. This album achieves relevancy in both as they show few signs of slowing down.
Review written by: Jamin Cousins
1. Cross The Line (Box Office Blockbuster Mix)
2. Rock What You Got (Fight Underdog Fight! Mix)
3. Let It Roll – Matt Dally with Superchick
4. Karaoke Superstars (Shiny Car Advert Mix) - Superchick with ThumpMonks
5. Hey Hey (Vampires vs. Cheerleaders Mix)
6. One and Lonely (Chick Flick Mix)
7. Breathe (Don’t You Die On Me Mix)
8. Bowling Ball (Not That Into You Mix)
9. Pure (Brand New Day Mix)
10. Wishes (Teens Falling In/Out Of Love Mix)
11. Still Here
12. With You – Tricia Brock