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2. 10. "Lost and Found (Ifan Dafydd Remix)"
This Ifan Dafydd remake takes Lianne into a ghostly world far from the very human, welcoming world in which her songs so often thrive. With pitch shifts and echoing layers of vocals floating around an electronic soundscape, this remix finds itself in an otherworldly zone. And those strings...
3. 9. "Forget (Kwes Rework)"
London's Kwes is a master of minimalism, and he brings a vocally focused rendition of "Forget" that strips away almost everything but the skeleton. And surprisingly, it feels more alive than ever.
4. 8. "Is Your Love Big Enough (Soul Clap Remix)"
Soul Clap's remix of Lianne's biggest hit lives somewhere between Animal Collective and Michael Jackson. That's an odd place to be, but it works amazingly well in this remake of "Is Your Love Big Enough?" and instead of just adding a new structure to the already great song, this cuts and pastes pieces of the song over a snappy beat for a completely new animal.
5. 7. "Lost and Found (Lapalux Remix)"
The Essex producer flips "Lost and Found" into a hypnotizing remix with some bounces and scratches dancing over a dreamy backdrop. It's more electonically driven than anything Lianne did on her debut, so instead of feeling like a replacement, Lapalux's take fills a completely different space.
6. 6. "Forget (Two Inch Punch's New Jack Thing Rework)"
One of the things that has made Lianne La Havas so succesful is the accessibility of her music. Two Inch Punch's remix takes away that accessibility in exchange for some dark electronic weirdness, and while it may not be for everyone, it's one of the most interesting takes on Lianne that uses that sweet voice for something a little more experimental. It's also proof that if Lianne does choose to go down some left-field paths in the future, it would probably be pretty amazing.
7. 5. "Lost and Found (Gang Colours remix)"
Gang Colours' remix has a head-in-the-clouds vibe to it, feeling barely held together in a way that seems completely appropriate given La Havas' vulnerable lyrics.
8. 4. "Forget (Mele Remix)"
The production on this one is monstrous, and while that isn't the vibe you'd expect to get from the sweet and gentle Lianne La Havas, it certainly makes for an interesting twist.
9. 3. "Elusive (fLako Remix)"
Instead of sounding like a remix, fLako's remix of "Elusive" sounds like it could have been a La Havas original. With flickering percussion that settles into a sedated drawl, "Elusive" sweeps in and out like a wave of relaxation for beautiful results. There is an art to subtlety, and this remixes masters it perfectly.
10. 2. "Age (Ryan Hemsworth Remix)"
Ever wonder what Lianne La Havas would sound like if she had more of a hip-hop twist instead of the more traditional folk, soul, and pop tendencies that shape her music? Look no further than Hemsworth's remix. It sounds surprisingly natural, but with harder drums and layers of synths, this remix of "Age" brings out an edge while holding back at all the right moments.
11. 1. "Forget (Shlohmo Remix)"
No matter who the artist is, Shlohmo has no problem taking a song exactly where he wants to take it. Anything he touches becomes a Shlohmo song, and that's exactly what has happened with "Forget." Instead of an up-tempo, quirky piece of pop, "Forget" is morphed into a strange-mannered, moody, synth and hi-hat driven track that sounds like it was recorded in a cave. Just listen to this once at 3 in the morning and you'll be convinced.
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