List | S | Statemachine | 'Happy Endings' CDM 1996


Track: Name: Time:
1. Happy Endings II: The Sequel 4:28
2. Comprehensive Loud And Obnoxious 5:22
3. Relaxation Oscillator 3:17
4. Sappy Endings 4:25
4. Happy In Slowmotion 1:49
  Total 20:58


Comments:
This second single from Statemachine is more to my liking that the first. The main track is remixed in a fashion somewhat similar to the single remix of Depeche Mode's In Your Room, but a bit louder and noisier ('rockier'). A rather good version. The other version is a completely remade orchestral version, and bit slower and with somewhat more whiney vocals. The chords have also been altered in the chorus, and sound a bit more hopeful. Then, when the beats and bassline kick in, it turns into a rather different version than the original. Good and different, although I prefer the album version to either of these new versions.
'Comprehensive' has also been made-over a bit, unfortunately with the best part taken out (the more melodic vocals). It's got a bit more of a hard edge than the original (not too hard, mind you) with slightly disted synths and bouncier beats.
'Relaxation Oscillator' is a new tune, rather bouncy and nice with soft spoken female vocals in the verse and mixed sung vocals in the chorus. It's not too exceptional, but a rather good B-side. Actually, this is the first Statemachine release I've paid any money for; not a complete waste. If you still don't have the album, go get it. It's worth it.



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