Compression : I

First of the Compression series. Let's see how this goes, hey?

From the gospelesque vocals to the basic synths, French Horn Rebellion has got that Passion Pit sound down to a tee.

French Horn Rebellion - Up All Night

'Not Made For Love' by Metronomy, two remixes here. Joakim's remix is quirky, but in a slightly lethargic, who's-the-new-kid-he's-a-weirdo way. Astronomer's is equally quirky, but has a more upbeat, acoustic feel.

Metronomy - Not Made For Love (Joakim Remix)
Metronomy - Not Made For Love (Astronomer Remix)

Grum (formerly GRUM) has been remixed by Joe & Will Ask?, and, in typical J&WA? fashion, the track is club oriented, but unlike most, it somehow shines through, even to a casual listener, providing a melodious drop at 1:30. Drop at 3:16 is also quite pleasant too.

Grum - Heartbeats (Joe & Will Ask? Remix)

Designer Drugs apply their horrorhouse dance-floor formula to the delectably French 'Baby Baby Baby'. Horror Theme for a French Femme Fatale? My opinion?

Definitely.

Make The Girl Dance - Baby Baby Baby (Designer Drugs Remix)

Rarche Out!

Spiders

Metronomy quirkiness, just as you love it. This remix of Joakim's 'Spiders' is very Metronom-esque. Placid and peaceful plinking and plonking, wobbling chords, and unneccesary squeals galore. The other track here, a remix by Blackout Crew, makes me laugh. I imagine neon glowsticks and aggresively styled haircuts. A must for Metronomy fans.

Joakim - Spiders (Metronomy Remix)
Metronomy - A Thing For Me (Blackout Crew Remix)

Just watched a snippet of the American 'So You Think You Can Dance'. One of the tracks featured was a Metronomy remix. They spelt it 'Metrononomy'. Grrrrrreat.