Oil of Every Pearl's Un-Insides Non-Stop Remix Album (stylised in all caps) is the only remix album by the Scottish 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.
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| Released | 29 July 2019 | |||
| Genre | Dance, techno, ambient, house | |||
| Length | 1:34:48 | |||
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Background and release
editIn 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 as a release limited to one hundred 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've 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 digital and streaming platforms on 6 September.[6]
Content
editA 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.[7] 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";[8] Dazed writer Neil Walsh highlighted the absence of a remix for "Immaterial".[5] The remixes were done by Sophie herself,[9][10] though the American producer Doss collaborated with her on a remix of "Whole New World".[8] Andrew Ryce of Resident Advisor said that the album "runs together like a mix CD".[9]
Moen described the album as featuring "everything from throbbing techno to glitter-dusted house renditions and glossy ambient drones".[4] Clash's Skye Butchard said that "[t]here are free-form ambient pieces, terrifying club bangers and everything in between".[10] Ryce said that the album's first half contains "twisted dance jams", while the second half is ambient-oriented.[9] Ryce said that it delivers a release of emotions with "rambunctious beats, sweet melodies, and the gnarliest sounds" Sophie could create.[9] The Quietus's Christian Eede highlighted Sophie's "distinctive, metallic sound design".[7]
Reception
editOil of Every Pearl's Un-Insides Non-Stop Remix Album was positively received.[9][10][11] Resident Advisor gave the album their "RA Recommends" badge, and, in its review, Ryce said 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". Ryce wrote: "It's an exhilarating listen that reaffirms her status as a key electronic music artist".[9] Mr. P of Tiny Mix Tapes described each disc as "consisting of over 47 minutes of seamless fun".[11] The Quietus named it the 19th best miscellaneous album of the year.[7]
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.[12] 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."[10]
Track listing
edit| 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. | "Leeds Heaven and Hell[a]" | 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 | |
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | July 2019 | Compact disc | [2] | |
| 29 July 2019 | YouTube | [11] | ||
| 6 September 2019 | [6] |
Notes
edit- ^ "Leeds Heaven and Hell" was renamed to "Pretending (Glasshouse)" on streaming services.[6]
References
edit- ^ Dommu, Rose (11 February 2019). "Grammy nominee Sophie was misgendered on the red carpet". Out. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ a b c d Moen, Matt (17 July 2019). "Sophie's new remix album comes as a clutch". Paper. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ Moreland, Quinn; Kim, Michelle Hyun (17 July 2019). "Listen to Sophie's new Oil of Every Pearl's Un-Insides remix album". Pitchfork. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ a b Moen, Matt (30 July 2019). "Sophie drops massive new remix double album". Paper. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
- ^ a b Walsh, Neil (31 July 2019). "Sophie shares a huge double remix album straight to YouTube". Dazed. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ a b c "Oil of Every Pearl's Un-Insides Non-Stop Remix Album – Album by Sophie". Spotify. 6 September 2019. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
- ^ a b c "Quietus reissues etc. of the year 2019 (in association with Norman Records)". The Quietus. 15 December 2019. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ a b Bruce-Jones, Henry (30 July 2019). "Sophie shares Oil of Every Pearl's Un-Insides remix album". Fact. Archived from the original on 1 August 2019. Retrieved 30 July 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f Ryce, Andrew (21 August 2019). "Sophie – Oil Of Every Pearl's Un-Insides Remix Album". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
- ^ a b c d Butchard, Skye (3 September 2021). "We're in the golden age of remix albums". Clash. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ a b c Mr. P (29 July 2019). "Sophie shares non-stop remix albums of Oil of Every Pearl's Un-Insides for free". Tiny Mix Tapes. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ Brandle, Lars (13 August 2020). "Flying Lotus, FKA twigs, Vince Clarke & more win at 2020 AIM Awards". Billboard. Retrieved 4 August 2024.