Oil of Every Pearl's Un-Insides Non-Stop Remix Album (stylised in all caps) is the only remix album by the English musician Sophie, released on 29 July 2019 through MSMSMSM, Future Classic, and Transgressive. A double-album, it features new songs and remixes from her debut studio album, Oil of Every Pearl's Un-Insides (2018). The album was first announced as a limited edition release with clutch bags. Oil of Every Pearl's Un-Insides Non-Stop Remix Album was positively received, with a Clash writer saying that it set a high bar for remix albums. It received a nomination at the AIM Independent Music Awards.
In a Grammy Awards red carpet interview on 10 February 2019, Sophie revealed that a remix album for Oil of Every Pearl's Un-Insides was in development.[1][2]Oil of Every Pearl's Un-Insides Non-Stop Remix Album was officially announced on 17 July 2019, and was available on compact disc exclusively with the purchase of one of 100 limited-edition clutch bags designed in collaboration with Mawi and Ciaran Moore. Available in red or black, the bags feature an image of Sophie from the album's artwork.[2][3] The clutch bag had first been shown at the Grammy Awards red carpet interview.[2] Matt Moen of Paper said that this was "the most Sophie-like way" the album could have been announced, noting that Sophie's 2015 compilation Product came with a "silicon product".[4]
Oil of Every Pearl's Un-Insides Non-Stop Remix Album was released on YouTube on 29 July. In the video's description, Sophie wrote: "This is an album for myself, my friends, and all of the sweet people that have supported me and inspired me, I love you. Let's celebrate."[5] It was released on streaming platforms on 6 September.[6] On 25 November 2024, it was released on vinyl.[7]
Content
A double-album, Oil of Every Pearl's Un-Insides Non-Stop Remix Album features new tracks by Sophie, some of which had been played at her tours and had become fan favourites.[8] It also features remixes of the Oil of Every Pearl's Un-Insides songs "Ponyboy", "Faceshopping", "Infatuation", "Not Okay", "Pretending", and "Whole New World / Pretend World";[9]Dazed writer Neil Walsh highlighted the absence of a remix for "Immaterial".[5] The remixes were done by Sophie herself,[10][11] though the American producer Doss collaborated with her on a remix of "Whole New World".[9] Andrew Ryce of Resident Advisor said that the album "runs together like a mix CD".[10]
Moen described the album as featuring "everything from throbbing techno to glitter-dusted house renditions and glossy ambientdrones".[4]Clash's Skye Butchard said that "[t]here are free-form ambient pieces, terrifying club bangers and everything in between".[11] Ryce wrote that the album's first half contains "twisted dance jams", while the second half is ambient-oriented.[10] He said that the album delivers a release of emotions with "rambunctious beats, sweet melodies, and the gnarliest sounds" Sophie could create.[10]The Quietus's Christian Eede highlighted Sophie's "distinctive, metallic sound design".[8]
Reception
Oil of Every Pearl's Un-Insides Non-Stop Remix Album was positively received. Resident Advisor gave the album their "RA Recommends" badge, with their reviewer Andrew Ryce saying that Sophie's themes of exploration, self-acceptance, and identity are taken "directly onto the dance floor, in ways that are as splashy, strange and unforgettable as you'd hope". He wrote: "It's an exhilarating listen that reaffirms her status as a key electronic music artist".[10] Mr.P of Tiny Mix Tapes described each disc as "consisting of over 47 minutes of seamless fun".[12]The Quietus named it the 17th best miscellaneous album of the year.[8]
In 2020, Oil of Every Pearl's Un-Insides Non-Stop Remix Album was nominated for Best Creative Packaging at the AIM Independent Music Awards.[13] In 2021, Butchard described the album as "genius" and a showcase of Sophie's production talent, a contemplation of self, and a critique of the remix album format. According to Butchard, "the benchmark set by Non-Stop for remix albums is a concrete reflection of [Sophie's] impact."[11]
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