Goldfrapp - Utopia (Genetically Enriched)
Genre:
Electronic
Style:
Electro, Downtempo, Future Jazz
Year:
2001
Versions
| Title, Format | Label | Cat# | Country | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utopia (Genetically Enriched) (CD, Single, CD1) | Mute Records Ltd. | CDMUTE264 | UK | 2001 | |
| Utopia (Genetically Enriched) (12") | Mute Records Ltd. | 12 MUTE 264 | UK | 2001 | |
| Utopia (Genetically Enriched) (CD, Maxi) | Mute, Mute Corporation | MUTE 9159-2 | US | 2001 | |
| Utopia (Genetically Enriched) (CD, Maxi, Promo) | Playground Music Scandinavia | none | Scandinavia | 2001 | |
| Utopia (Genetically Enriched) (CD, Single, CD2) | Mute Records Ltd. | LCDMUTE264 | UK | 2001 | |
| Utopia (Genetically Enriched) (CD, Single, Promo) | Mute Records Ltd. | RCDMUTE264 | UK | 2001 | |
| Utopia (Tom Middleton Mixes) (12", W/Lbl, Sti) | Mute Records Ltd. | 12 MUTE 264 | UK | 2001 | |
| Utopia (CD, Maxi, Promo) | Mute, Mute Corporation | MUSDJ 106-2 | US | 2001 | |
| Utopia (CDr, Promo) | Mute Records Ltd. | none | UK | 2001 |
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Reviews & Discussion
referencing Utopia (Genetically Enriched), CD, Maxi, MUTE 9159-2
Finally, stateside buyers don't have to shell out the extra money for import singles! If only Mute did this all the time... alas. The single itself is great, including Calexico's Spanish-language remake of "Human," and four remixes of "Utopia." Jori Hulkkonen and Tom Middleton both house up the track, with Jori coming out the winner -- his moody version fits the original's. Tim Wright throws in some abstract breaks and loops the tinkling piano intro. And Olivia Newton-John's "Physical" remade with some original Goldfrapp material? Utopian indeed.
referencing Utopia (Genetically Enriched), 12", 12 MUTE 264
For anyone who's heard the original, a really tricky one to remix - however, these definitely grow on you. The Cosmos mix is the most obvious dancefloor filler, but go for the dub rather than this mix, as the vocals sit very uncomfortably with Tom Middleton's liberal sprinkling of disco heat. The Jori Hulkkonen mix perhaps works the best, a retro electro builder which perfectly complements the selected vocal parts.