Foxtrott’s A Taller Us Remixes – A Chaotic, Synthy Triumph That Kicks You in the Ears
Alright, let’s get one thing straight: Foxtrott’s A Taller Us Remixes isn’t here to hold your hand or whisper sweet nothings into your ear. This 2016 UK-born beast of an album slaps you awake with its raw, glitchy energy and doesn’t apologize for it. Released under One Little Indian (yeah, the same label that gave us Björk), this remix EP takes the original A Taller Us tracks and throws them into a blender set to “obliterate.” What comes out is pure electronic chaos wrapped up in Synth-pop swagger.
First off, let’s talk about “Driven (Lunice Remix).” Holy hell, this track feels like being chased through a neon-lit cityscape by something you can’t see. Lunice—yeah, THAT Lunice—takes the already moody vibe of the original and cranks it up to eleven. The bassline punches you right in the gut while chopped-up vocal snippets spiral around like confetti at a rave that got too lit. It’s relentless, unpredictable, and kinda genius. You don’t just listen to this; you survive it. I remember it because every time it drops, my brain screams, “WHAT JUST HAPPENED?” And honestly? That’s a compliment.
Then there’s “Shaky Hands (Bok Bok Remix),” which sounds like someone took all your anxieties, turned them into beats, and then laughed maniacally as they played it back to you. Bok Bok strips the track down to its bare bones before rebuilding it into some kind of dystopian dance floor anthem. The percussion hits so hard it might as well be illegal, and those eerie synths crawl under your skin like spiders on caffeine. If you’re not moving by the halfway mark, check your pulse—you might be dead. This one sticks with me because it’s not just music; it’s an experience. Like, imagine if anxiety had a soundtrack. Yeah, this is it.
Now, sure, we could skim over “Broken (Crawling Flies Remix)” too, but let’s keep it real—you’ve already got enough reasons to hit play on this bad boy. Crawling Flies adds his signature lush, jazzy touch, but honestly, after Lunice and Bok Bok knock you sideways, it almost feels... tame? Not bad, just less likely to make you question your life choices.
Here’s the kicker though—the whole damn project feels like Foxtrott saying, “Hey, screw perfection. Let’s break stuff and see what happens.” And guess what? It works. Somehow, these remixes feel more alive than most polished albums out there. They’re messy, bold, and unapologetically themselves.
So yeah, give A Taller Us Remixes a spin if you’re ready to have your eardrums rearranged. Just don’t blame me when you find yourself humming synth lines in your sleep. Oh, and hey—if anyone asks why you’ve been pacing your room muttering "neon spider rave," tell ‘em Lunice made you do it.
