Simian Mobile Disco - Cruel Intentions (DJ Pierre Acid Reflux Remix)

Legendary Chicago DJ Nathaniel Pierre Jones is behind this minimal interpretation of Simian Mobile Disco's Cruel Intentions. The original featuring vocals from Beth Ditto is upbeat and celebratory in tone, commercially accessible and bold. DJ Pierre's alternative reversioning heads into much darker territory. With a bed of synthesized acid-inspired emissions, Pierre slices the vocals into reverb-soaked sound snippets, using them largely as looped percussive elements. Percussion layers are explored as hand-claps, rudimentary drum fills and high-hat help maintain a minimalist low-tech sensibility. The sporadic inclusion of the acid-house bassline keeps a degree of variation as rhythmic and vocal elements are allowed to play out largely unaccompanied. Overall, a uniquely Pierre repackaging of the SMD original.

rating: ***½
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