If I had to make an educated guess as to what my most popular album this year would be, it would almost certainly be Imagine this. I listened to its brief 20-minute duration daily from its release in May and throughout the summer, dopamine flooding whatever part of my brain was still subscribed to hedonic monoculture last year's warm months. So when an accompanying remix album with a bevy of exciting titles was announced earlier this week, I was hoping that its lore would be gracefully expanded upon.
While there are definitely some ecstatic highs, it's hard to know what Do you want more? adds to the original. This is partly due to the fact that these discs are not designed to be listened to from front to back – evidence Pink Pantherown feelings about the album as a format – so on release day you'll need to do some research to find your personal favourites. Although, with four different versions of Stateside, you can't help but wonder if there are too many chefs.
Kylie MinogueCool Britannia's new anthem only features the icon for half of the verse, with the rest of the song sounding pretty much the same. Monotony isn't always a bad thing for a remix composition, and it was clear that Disc 1 would be a feature-based effort and Disc 2 would be dedicated to DJ mixes. But if you're going to put that much emphasis on one track, it better be justified, and if you're going to put a badge on board, it better be used.
Even though it suffers greatly from its shortcomings, don't misrepresent it: Do you want more? it's a lot of fun. It leans more towards the '90s and '00s than its predecessor, enhancing its jungle and D&B undertones while also adding a bit of Madchester flavor to the mix of SEVENTEEN's “Illegal.”
In fact, all three remixes of the popular TikTok are pretty good; Quantity is not always more important than quality, even if sometimes it goes beyond the limits. Other highlights include JT's unapologetic and goofy bars on “Noises” and “Tonight” Basement JaxLukeman and Leod's “Nice to Know You” and the melancholy shift in tone on “Girl Like Me” feat. OLLO.
A collection of remixes cannot be compared to a record with a definite beginning and end, so Do you want more? should not be judged as such. It's neither better nor worse, but it gives you the opportunity to choose. The dinner may not have been perfectly coordinated, but who can complain when everyone has something to eat?
