The Silver Sun Pickups

If we haven’t learned anything from 50 cent or any rapper with a hit song on the radio, it’s that without a doubt there will be a remix. Wikipedia defines a remix like this:

“A remix is an alternative version of a song, different from the original version. A remixer uses audio mixing to compose an alternate master recording of a song, adding or subtracting elements, or simply changing the equalization, dynamics, pitch, tempo, playing time, or almost any other aspect of the various musical components. Some remixes involve substantial changes to the arrangement of a recorded work, but many are subtle, such as creating a “vocal up” version of an album cut that emphasizes the lead singer’s voice. A song may be remixed to give a song that was not popular a second chance at radio and club play, or to alter a song to suit a specific music genre or radio format. Remixes should not be confused with edits, which usually involve shortening a final stereo master for marketing purposes.”

Well chances are you won’t hear Timberland make a guest appearance on this Remix, but you will hear some good remixes from a few well known producers and artists. The 6 song EP features Jimmy Tamborello of Postal Service fame as well as one man sound machine Brian LeBarton. The EP only features “Lazy Eye” and “Little Lovers So Polite”, but each remix is so different it won’t make you feel like your listening to the same song again and again. The EP will be released as an iTunes exclusive on December 11th to the US and will be released worldwide on December 18th.