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We've posted a track from this release on our myspace page. It's the Nolens Volens remix of Twentynine Palms, and it is fucking good. Check it out HERE.
We can say one thing: this release is awesome and all the musicians contributing remixes did such a fantastic job. All these tracks are going to sound quite amazing on vinyl, so really make sure to get a copy for yourself. It won't disappoint, we promise. A big thanks to all our friends that helped make this release possible, we couldn't be happier with how it came out in the end!
And the official press release info...
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Matador Remixed
Out May 28, 2010 via Expect Candy
Released on limited edition vinyl and as a digital download
Matador Remixed is Arms and Sleepers' 11th release and the band's first remix album. It's also the 4th release in 6 months, a busy time period which has seen the band touring Europe and North America, completing a few remixes of their own, and putting out 4 releases including the second full-length album Matador, a split EP with The American Dollar From The Inland Sea, Matador Alternate Versions/B-Sides EP, and the aforementioned remix album. Arms and Sleepers return to Europe for a month-long tour in May, 2010 promoting this latest release.
Following up on the idea of close collaboration with other musicians and artists — something that was highly emphasized on Matador — Matador Remixed feels like a natural and obvious next step for Arms and Sleepers. The latest release features 9 remixes by other artists and friends, and 1 remix by Arms and Sleepers themselves. Uzi & Ari, Lymbyc Systym, Amanda Rogers, Boy In Static/The Consulate General, The American Dollar, Nolens Volens, Thisquietarmy, Elika and Bogadiga all contribute and help create quite a diverse album, from snippets of R&B and club music to more mellow singer/songwriter moments to hypnotic electronica and trip hop--induced tracks. By the end of 44 minutes, it's clear that Matador Remixed is fully capable of standing on its own as a complete piece of music, independent of Matador and highlighting each of the artists' exceptional compositional skills. Every single track presents a unique and tasteful approach to song craft, making for a satisfying and complete listen from beginning to end. The feeling of nostalgia that is present throughout Matador still remains, but this time seen through quite a different lens — in fact, 10 different lenses each looking into quite a different direction.
Matador Remixed limited edition vinyl is now available for pre-order through Expect Candy's website. The first 100 units come on beautiful clear transparent vinyl and all copies include a digital download code. Pre-orders ship before the official release date of May 28, 2010. The release will also be available via iTunes and other digital stores on that date. For more info and to pre-order the limited edition vinyl, CLICK HERE.
Tracklisting:
SIDE A
Matador (Uzi & Ari remix)
The Architekt (Lymbyc Systym remix)
Twentynine Palms (Nolens Volens remix)
Simone (Amanda Rogers remix)
Helvetica (The American Dollar remix)
SIDE B
The Architekt (The Consulate General vs. Boy In Static remix)
The International (Arms and Sleepers remix)
Kino (Thisquietarmy remix)
The Architekt (Bigadiga remix)
The Paramour (Elika remix)
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