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.
Release[edit]
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]
Reception[edit]
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]
Impact[edit]
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]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
Notes
- When added to digital and streaming platforms, "Leeds Heaven And Hell" was renamed to "Pretending (Glasshouse)" and "Infatuation (The Abyss)" was misspelled as "Infutation". Several additional errors were made when the album was released on Apple Music and iTunes in the United Kingdom; the album's title was incorrectly punctuated as "Oil Of Every Pearl's (Un-Insides Non-Stop Remix Album)", and "Faceshopping (Money Mix)" was simply labelled as "Faceshopping".
Release history[edit]
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| Various | July 2019 | Compact disc | |
| 27 July 2019 | YouTube | ||
| 8 September 2019 | Digital download |
References[edit]
- ^ Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (10 February 2019), Sophie Red Carpet Interview | 2019 GRAMMYs, archived from the original on 25 August 2020, retrieved 12 February 2019
- ^ SOPHIE (17 July 2019). "Sophie announces the release of Oil of Every Pearl's Un–Insides non stop remix album edition with custom extended clutch bag produced in collaboration with friends MAWI & Ciaran Moore. Only 100 remix albums are available on CD with exclusive clutch bag". @SOPHIEMSMSMSM. Archived from the original on 29 September 2019. Retrieved 30 July 2019.
- ^ "SOPHIE shares OIL OF EVERY PEARL'S UN-INSIDES remix album". FACT Magazine: Music News, New Music. 30 July 2019. Archived from the original on 1 August 2019. Retrieved 30 July 2019.
- ^ "OIL OF EVERY PEARL'S UN-INSIDES NON-STOP REMIX ALBUM". Apple Music. 6 September 2019. Archived from the original on 25 August 2020. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
- ^ Moen, Matt (30 July 2019). "SOPHIE Drops Massive New Remix Double Album". Paper. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
- ^ Ryce, Andrew (21 August 2019). "SOPHIE - Oil Of Every Pearl's Un-Insides Remix Album - Album Review". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
- ^ "SOPHIE shares non-stop remix albums of OIL OF EVERY PEArl's UN-INSIDES for FREE".
- ^ "We're in the Golden Age of Remix Albums".
