People have been talking about the Miike Snow remix of Passion Pit’s “The Reeling.” I could get behind it on a dance floor, but it’s a bit too Super Mario Bros for my taste. It is possible, I maintain, to have too many blips and bleeps. Far superior, I’ve found, is the Calvin Harris remix of the same song. Harris’ electronic additions synth well with the original’s high-caliber production, while adding a danceable dimension that just doesn’t exist the first time around. Compare for yourself:

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The Reeling (Calvin Harris Remix) – Passion Pit 

The original’s pretty good, too, though not as ass-thumping as Mr. Harris’ creation.

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