Oil of Every Pearl's Un-Insides Non-Stop Remix Album | ||||
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Released | 29 July 2019 | |||
Length | 1:34:48 | |||
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Producer | Sophie | |||
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Oil of Every Pearl's Un-Insides Non-Stop Remix Album (stylised in all caps) is the only remix album by Scottish recording artist and producer Sophie. It was the final full-length album released during the artist's lifetime. It features alternative versions and remixes of songs from Sophie's debut studio album Oil of Every Pearl's Un-Insides as well as new songs, presented as a non-stop DJ mix.
The project received very positive reviews, with critics praising its variety and dancefloor energy, highlighting its blend of techno, house, and ambient styles. Retrospective reviews also credited the album with setting a high bar for remix albums and showcasing Sophie's lasting influence.
The album was announced during a red carpet interview at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards. [1] In July 2019, the remix album was released as part of an exclusive 3-CD set limited to 100 copies that includes the dual disc remix album, the original Oil of Every Pearl's Un-Insides album, as well as a clutch bag featuring its artwork. [2] The remix album was later released as two videos on YouTube on 29 July, [3] and then on digital and streaming platforms on 6 September. [4]
Matt Moen of Paper described the album as featuring "everything from throbbing techno to glitter-dusted house renditions and glossy ambient drones". They singled out "Ponyboy (Faast Boy Remix)", "Faceshopping (Money Mix)", "Whole New World (Doss and Sophie Remix)", and the final five "Infatuation" mixes as standout tracks. [5] Resident Advisor gave the album the "RA Recommends" badge, and in its review Andrew Ryce wrote "The LP offers catharsis through rambunctious beats, sweet melodies and the gnarliest sounds SOPHIE can muster. It brings her themes of searching, self-acceptance and identity directly onto the dance floor, in ways that are as splashy, strange and unforgettable as you'd hope." [6] Tiny Mix Tapes described each disc as "consisting of over 47 minutes of seamless fun". [7]
In September 2021, upon the release of the Dawn of Chromatica remix album by Lady Gaga, Skye Butchard for Clash described the album as "genius" and wrote "the benchmark set by [the album] for remix albums is a concrete reflection of [SOPHIE's] impact." [8]
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Cold World" | 4:25 |
2. | "Not Okay" (Alone Remix) | 1:24 |
3. | "XTC Acid" | 3:12 |
4. | "Ponyboy (Megadog)" | 4:57 |
5. | "Push Emission (Whore Moans)" | 5:27 |
6. | "Ponyboy" (Faast Boy Remix) | 5:44 |
7. | "Faceshopping" (Lipstick Gel Remix) | 2:45 |
8. | "Not Okay (Machine World)" | 1:45 |
9. | "Whole New World" (Sophie and Doss Remix) | 3:30 |
10. | "Infatuation" (Lichtbogen Dreamin' Remix) | 5:08 |
11. | "Faceshopping" (Euphoric Reduce Me To Nothingness Remix) | 5:11 |
12. | "Pretending I Give In (Let Go)" | 4:07 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Pretending (Glasshouse)" | 6:07 |
2. | "Whole New World" (Big Kiss Remix) | 3:09 |
3. | "Pony Whip" (featuring BC Kingdom) | 4:11 |
4. | "Faceshopping" (Money Mix) (featuring Bibi Bourelly) | 3:54 |
5. | "Pretend World (Shop Front)" | 3:08 |
6. | "Laser" | 3:41 |
7. | "Cold Water" | 3:41 |
8. | "Dive (SDF)" | 1:49 |
9. | "Infatuation (Sunlight Zone)" | 1:08 |
10. | "Infatuation (Twilight Zone)" | 1:29 |
11. | "Infatuation (Midnight Zone)" | 5:55 |
12. | "Infatuation (The Abyss)" | 0:59 |
13. | "Infatuation (The Trenches)" | 8:01 |
Total length: | 1:34:48 |
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Region | Date | Format | Label |
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Various | July 2019 | Compact disc | |
27 July 2019 | YouTube | ||
8 September 2019 | Digital download |
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