We Are Glitter (CD - 2006)

Personnel: Allison Goldfrapp (vocals, synthesizer); Eric Kupper (keyboards); Will Gregory (synthesizer); Fillippo Moscatello (programming); Rob Rives (drum programming).

Audio Mixer: Ewan Pearson.

Audio Remixers: T. Raumschmiere; Benny Benassi; The DFA; Eric Kupper; Ewan Pearson; François K; Fred Falke; Alle Benassi; Alan Braxe; Mum; Carl Craig.

Recording information: World Of Apples, Berlin, Germany.

Photographer: Ross Kirton.

The aptly named remix collection We Are Glitter takes the singles from Goldfrapp's glam-tastic Supernature in a variety of directions, courtesy of remixers such as the Flaming Lips, Ewen Pearson, and Múm. About half of the reworkings take the songs in an even more dancefloor-oriented direction; the best of these, such as T. Raumschmiere's mix of "Lovely 2 C U" and the DFA's hyper-percussive take on "Slide In," offer a distinctive spin on the originals without obliterating them completely. The other half of We Are Glitter gives these songs more eclectic makeovers: in the Flaming Lips' hands, "Satin Chic" becomes a show tune from an interstellar musical, while C2's remix of "Fly Me Away" gives the song an urgency and edge that the album version lacked. Múm's spun-sugar, music box-like revamp of "Number 1" turns the song into a fairy tale lullaby that makes it another standout. Goldfrapp's own drums and guitar-heavy We Are Glitter remix of "Strict Machine" is a bonus track and a welcome addition for die-hard fans who had all of these remixes on the singles already. ~ Heather Phares minimize