Metric‘s lead singer/keyboardist, Emily Haines, released a depressing yet inspiring solo album in 2006 called Knives Don’t Have Your Back. One of the songs from the album, “Reading in Bed”, was remixed by 65daysofstatic (also known as 65days). The remix appears on their album called RMXSCEE (2008). Why did it take a year for this remix to fall into my lap? I don’t really know but I’m so glad it’s in my life now.
I had never heard of this British band until this remix but apparently, they are well-known for their off-tempo drumbeats. I love this remix but I did notice the off-beat drums after a couple of listens. I assumed it was intentional because it wasn’t that noticeable. Turns out, it’s 65days’ trademark.
The remix mainly focuses on the lyrics “so sad.” It’s very different from the original; completely different aura, and I like it. The band manipulated jewelry box sounds and intense guitar into the song. I really feel like this remix was influenced by Broken Social Scene‘s “Anthems for a Seventeen Year Old Girl”, which also features vocals by Emily Haines. They emit the same kind of feeling. In my opinion, it sounds like 65daysofstatic wanted to recreate something similar to “Anthems for a Seventeen Year Old Girl.” Maybe they didn’t intentionally do this but it sounds like it to me. And, I think they did a good job.
Emily Haines – Reading in Bed
Emily Haines – Reading in Bed (65daysofstatic Remix)
Broken Social Scene – Anthems for a Seventeen Year Old Girl
