Album Review: Remixes by Dark Dark Dark (2017)
So, here’s the deal—Dark Dark Dark’s Remixes is one of those albums that sneaks up on you. Released in 2017 under their own label, this record takes some of their original tunes and gives them a fresh coat of paint with remixes from a killer lineup of artists. The genres? Oh man, it’s all over the place—Alternative, Rock, Pop, Folk, World, Country—and styles like Indie Pop, Folk, Alternative Rock, and Indie Rock are all in the mix. Honestly, it’s a bit of a wild ride, but isn’t that what makes it fun?
Let me tell you about two tracks that stuck with me. First up: “How It Went Down (REIGHNBEAU Remix).” This version just hits different. REIGHNBEAU takes the raw emotion of the original and layers it with these dreamy, almost otherworldly beats. It’s like walking through a foggy forest at night—spooky but kinda beautiful too. The way the vocals float over the production is haunting, but not in a bad way. It’s the kind of track that makes you stop scrolling through your phone and just… listen.
Then there’s “Hear Me (Deerhoof Remix).” Oh wow, Deerhoof went OFF on this one. They took the melancholy vibe of the original and turned it into something completely unexpected. It’s punchy, chaotic, and full of energy—like someone spilled glitter all over a black-and-white photo. You can tell Deerhoof had fun with this, and honestly, so did I. Every time I hear it, I’m reminded of how music can surprise you when you least expect it.
The artwork by Christian Rex Van Minnen deserves a shoutout too—it’s got this surreal, almost unsettling vibe that matches the eclectic nature of the album perfectly. Like, it’s weird enough to make you stare at it for a minute, but not so weird that you’re like, “What the heck am I looking at?”
Here’s the thing about Remixes: it’s not just a collection of reworked songs. It feels more like a conversation between Dark Dark Dark and these remixers, each bringing their own flavor to the table. And yeah, maybe some tracks work better than others, but isn’t that always the case? By the end, you’re left with this patchwork quilt of sounds that somehow holds together.
Final thought? Listening to this album feels like showing up to a party where everyone brought their own dish—you don’t know what you’re gonna get, but you leave full anyway. And hey, isn’t life kinda like that too?
