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Remi wolf turns pop into hypercolored8/25/2023 ![]() They solidified their artistry as an unequaled force of enjoyment with a global tour that was easily one of the best shows I’ve ever seen and they gained insane amounts of fanfare and critical acclaim. Last year was a monumental year for Polo & Pan. ![]() I kid, but this one is something special, and in my opinion, the best. We have arrived at this year’s definitive “Best Remix” and nobody can say otherwise. Remi Wolf – Hello Hello Hello (Polo & Pan Remix) I hope you enjoy the 2020 finale of Remix Radar. ![]() If I’m being honest, I could have done a top 100, but I have other obligations and did not have the time to accomplish it.maybe next year? I went back and forth on many including some on this list and many others not on this list. There were too many great remixes released this year. I did my best to narrow it down to 20 remixes as I felt that was a fitting number for 2020, but I couldn’t reach it. Now, is the time for what we’ve all been waiting for, my obviously objective list of 2020’s best remixes. ![]() Do what you enjoy, and like what you like. Don’t feel bad by these lists or me questioning them or others hating on things you like. I do want to once again reiterate that everyone has their own tastes and enjoyments. If you made it this far, thanks for reading my rants. I do wonder if the shine for The Slow Rush has dissipated since it was released near the beginning of 2020 in February. Interestingly enough, when the album came out it was receiving quite the plaudits from the same outlets that now deny it’s “end of year best of” status. I do agree that it wasn’t his best work, but it was still better than many that have received grandiose acknowledgments in these reviews like Fetch The Bolt Cutters. Last, I haven’t seen much love for Kevin Parker’s fourth Tame Impala album. Is this really the best album out there? Am I dumb and just don’t get it? I also haven’t seen anyone acknowledge how strange the production work can get and - at times - how clunky and abbrassive it can feel. Her songwriting and wit are there, but it doesn’t connect with me and often loses velocity with how off-key she and everything can be. I’m not going to lie, I just don’t get it and I am 100% for weird, outlandish music. Many have called it the best of the year and I’ve even seen others say best of the past ten years or so. Second, Fiona Apple’s Fetch The Bolt Cutters has received insane reviews across the media. Charli XCX and every bedroom artist beat her to that accomplishment. She was also not the first to do a quarantine album. I take issue with how the albums are being presented as these uber-creative feats when many non-superstar acts have done similar things for over a decade. Does this mean the albums can’t be good? No, the music isn’t what I’m calling into question, even if it isn’t my cup of tea. It’s not unique, beyond the fact that Taylor Swift did it. Yes, T Swift is a superstar and yes, she did something different with her quarantine albums, but can we take a second to analyze these albums? She is most certainly not the first artist to use indie styled records as a source for catchy hooks and melodies. One, I do not understand the love affair for Taylor Swift on these “Best Of” rundowns. That being said, I’m going to ignore what I just said and rant away about these end of the year lists. Everyone has tastes and enjoyments no matter what anyone says. In my opinion, the best way to consume these “best of” lists is as a history or reminder of what occurred during the year and not to take them too seriously. I have to admit that while I am about to serve you the “best remixes”, this is in no way or shape objective nor does it cover the entirety of the music landscape and I will most certainly have missed a remix or two that are quite good. I know, I know - Lists are overdone and none of them actually mean anything, other than to serve the writer’s ego and remind us why Taylor $wift is the greatest artist ever no matter what she does…cough Cats cough… I being the pontificating honcho of Remix Radar, I - of course - had to join in on all the fun and list the best remixes of 2020. This time for the best remixes.” Well, boys, and girls, that’s exactly what you’re about to get. You must be thinking to yourself, “Hell yes, another list.
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