MUMBAI: Just over a year following the release of their tenth studio album Lies Are More Flexible, GusGus is rounding out the year with the first instalment of their two-part remix EP series, ‘Remixes Are More Flexible’. Their latest features contributions from CPI, David Alvarado, Metrika, and Henry Cullen accompanied by a brand-new original single, ‘Backlit’, and a reimagining of the album’s titular track, aptly called ‘Came Back To Life’. The 7-track EP is out now on GusGus’ label OROOM via AWAL/Kobalt.
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Part one of Remixes Are More Flexible showcases a finely curated selection of productions that place a spin on the original LP’s stand-out tracks. Spanish electronic extraordinaire CPI breathes robotic life into the energetic synth-stabbing ‘Fireworks’ by isolating the hook and delivering a club-primed floor-filler. David Alvarado and Henry Cullen take turns to place their spin on ‘Don’t Know How To Love’.
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The former sees Alvarado inject his signature rhythmic groove into the record courtesy of a thumping bassline and crescending synths. The alternative, a relentless cut from Cullen, kicks the original into high gear and flips the original into a scintillating club weapon. The techno flip is tied together by faint, sombre vocals, resulting in the perfect balance between warmth and eccentricity. Mexico’s Metrika re-energizes ‘Lifetime’ to create a vibrant, introspective tech beat.
As part of the release, the titular track of the original LP Lies Are More Flexible has been reimagined as a collaborative project between GusGus and Sisely Treasure and Dave Audé The track resurfaced under a new name: “Came Back To Life”. Offering newfound elements of euphoria, yet never steering too far from its original counterpart, the record features the hypnotic vocals of Sisley Treasure (Shiny Toy Guns) – alias Sisterwife – fused with its timeless synthwave fervour. The collaboration came to fruition after GusGus’ good friend, Orlando Puerta – whose ties to the duo trace back to the 90s – sent the track to Grammy-winning DJ and producer Dave Audé and Treasure. The pairing dubbed the original with Treasure’s enchanting vocals sent it to the band who fell in love with the cut, and a new chapter began. A refreshing take on an already timeless classic.
As an extra treat, the remix EP also includes a brand-new original single from GusGus titled ‘Backlit’. Their signature, enthralling sound is ever-present, compact with a masterful blend of stripped back electronic sounds. The second instalment of Remixes Are More Flexible is slated for an early 2020 release and will feature a new batch of talent providing their take on GusGus’ masterpieces.
With a career spanning over two decades, GusGus’ production output has explored a diverse array of possibilities within the electronic sphere, all the while preserving the highest quality. As one of the most sought-after and long-standing electronic acts hailing from Iceland, they have proven to be impermeable to fast-changing music trends. With their finger always on the pulse, their genre-defying style has cemented their place as one of the greats.
