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Oceanic Remixes 
Remix album by Isis Recorded 2004 Length 89:23 Label Robotic Empire (Vinyl)
Hydra Head Records (CD)
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(2005)Oceanic: Remixes & Reinterpretations is a 2004 compilation of remixes by various artists of songs from Isis' 2002 album Oceanic. Frontman Aaron Turner has stated that he was surprised by the response of the collaborators; having expected half of those contacted by the band to respond, all but two provided material for the series.[1] The stated intent of the project was to allow further exploration of the ambient, electronic and abstract side of Isis, but to delegate it to the “more capable hands” of musicians outside the band whose work Isis admired.[1]
The album was initially released across a series of four 12" vinyl EPs earlier in 2004; Robotic Empire, the label in control of those original vinyl releases, made available a compilation of all four vinyl EPs in one set on July 19, 2006.[2]
Contents
Reception
Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating Allmusic 
[3]Aquarian Weekly (A+)[4] Pitchfork Media (6.2/10.0)[5] In reviewing, Patrick Slevin of the Aquarian Weekly gave an effusive verdict, commanding that “everyone else should buy Oceanic first, then buy this.”[4] He argues that Remixes “respects the overall spirit and feel of Oceanic, moving into each song with care and deliberate attention, which makes [it] just as pleasing, stimulating and soothing to listen to as its parent recording.”[4] Pitchfork Media's Brandon Stosuy felt that not all Isis fans would enjoy the album, and that the opposite was also true as it may appeal to those not fond of Isis' work.[5] He was critical of much of the material, but saved special praise for Justin Broadrick's rendition of "Hym", arguing that it represents a “coda [which] adds a bit of last-minute revelation” to the piece.[5]
Track listing
All songs written and composed by Isis.
Disc one No. Title Remix artist Length 1. "Weight" Fennesz 6:34 2. "False Light (Carry Edit)" Ayal Naor, featuring Maria Christopher 7:53 3. "Hym" Thomas Köner 6:19 4. "The Other" James Plotkin 9:49 5. "Carry (First Version)" Tim Hecker 4:26 6. "Maritime" Teledubgnosis 9:24 7. "Maritime" Mike Patton 3:43 Total length:48:04 Disc two No. Title Remix artist Length 1. "The Beginning and the End" Venetian Snares 5:05 2. "Carry (Second Version)" Tim Hecker 5:21 3. "False Light (Deadverse)" Oktopus 5:30 4. "Carry: Like I Will Love Her Forever? (Fuckin Die!!!)" Speedranch, featuring Guilty Connector 5:51 5. "From: Sinking, To: Drowning" Destructo Swarmbots 7:14 6. "Hym" Justin Broadrick 14:54 Total length:43:53 Personnel
- Band members[6]
- Jeff Caxide – bass guitar (original)
- Aaron Harris – drums (original)
- Michael Gallagher – guitar (original)
- Bryant Clifford Meyer – electronics and guitar (original)
- Aaron Turner – vocals, guitar, design (original); design
- Other personnel[6]
- Matt Bayles – audio engineering, audio mixing and production
- Aaron Funk – additional production/manipulation
- Swarmbots – additional production/manipulation
- Christian Fennesz – additional production/manipulation
- Nick Zampiello – mastering
- Maria Christopher – vocals (original)
- Ayal Naor – guitar and samples (original)
Release history
Date Title Label Catalogue number Format 11 April 2004 Oceanic Remixes Vol. I Robotic Empire Robo 037 12″[2] 13 July 2004 Oceanic Remixes Vol. II Robo 038 24 August 2004 Oceanic Remixes Vol. III Robo 039 23 November 2004 Oceanic Remixes Vol. IV Robo 040 22 March 2005 Oceanic: Remixes / Reinterpretations Hydra Head Records HH666-83 2×CD[3] 19 July 2006 Oceanic Remixes Vol. I–IV Robotic Empire Robo 037–040 4×12″ [Box set][2] References
- ^ a b "PRIMER: Aaron Turner Revisits Isis’ Entire Catalog". Self-Titled. Pop Mart Media. 4 June 2010. http://www.self-titledmag.com/home/2010/06/04/primer-aaron-turner-revisits-isis-entire-catalog-and-shares-a-project-by-project-breakdown-of-whats-on-tap-next. Retrieved 10 May 2011.
- ^ a b c "Discography". Robotic Empire. Archived from the original on 11 May 2011. http://www.webcitation.org/5ybSuXW3q. Retrieved 25 April 2011.
- ^ a b "Oceanic: Remixes/Reinterpretations". allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/album/r731112. Retrieved 18 April 2011.
- ^ a b c Slevin, Patrick (18 May 2005). "Isis – Oceanic: Remixes/Reinterpretations". The Aquarian Weekly. http://www.theaquarian.com/2005/05/18/isis-oceanic-remixesreinterpretations/. Retrieved 11 May 2011.
- ^ a b c Stosuy, Brandon (19 June 2005). "Isis: Oceanic Remixes/Reinterpretations". Pitchfork Media. http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/11762-oceanic-remixesreinterpretations/. Retrieved 11 May 2011.
- ^ a b (2004) Album notes for Oceanic: Remixes & Reinterpretations by Isis [CD]. Hydra Head Records (HH666-83).
Isis Albums Celestial (2000) · Oceanic (2002) · Panopticon (2004) · In the Absence of Truth (2006) · Wavering Radiant (2009)EPs Other releases Isis / Pig Destroyer · Oceanic: Remixes & Reinterpretations · In the Fishtank 14 · Shades of the Swarm (box set) · Melvins / IsisLive Singles Related articles Categories:- Isis (band) albums
- Albums produced by Matt Bayles
- Albums with cover art by Aaron Turner
- 2004 remix albums
- Double remix albums
- Hydra Head Records remix albums
- Robotic Empire remix albums
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