Versions
| Title, Format | Label | Cat# | Country | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desire (CD, Maxi) | Dedicated | MULU 001CD | UK | 1996 | |
| Desire (Tall Paul Remixes) (12", Promo) | Dedicated | MULU 004TDJ(1) | UK | 1996 | |
| Desire (CD1) (CD, Maxi) | Dedicated | MULU 004CD(1) | UK | 1997 | |
| Desire (Remixes) (12", Promo) | Dedicated | MULU 004TDJ(2) | UK | 1997 | |
| Desire (12") | Nitelite The Club Records | CLUB 07-97 | Italy | 1997 | |
| Desire (12") | Dedicated | MULU004T | UK | 1997 | |
| Desire (CD, Single, CD2) | Dedicated | MULU 004CD(2) | UK | 1997 | |
| Desire (CD, Maxi) | Talking In Tones | TALK CDM 01 | Netherlands | 1998 | |
| Desire (Shoot The Bimbo) (12", S/Sided, Promo) | Dedicated | MULU 001TDJ | UK | ||
| Desire (12") | Talking In Tones | TALK 1201 | Germany |
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Reviews & Discussion
referencing Desire (CD1), CD, Maxi, MULU 004CD(1)
DESIRE in itself is a great track, but paired with the Herbaliser mix of "Pussycat," it pushes this single way beyond. The Herbaliser's take of "Pussycat" is absolutely lovely, with rolling piano chords and a nice hip-hop beat. Definitely one of their best mixes. As for the b-sides: "99 I'm Yours" is not a bad track, a little unfocused, but "Papier Mache Head" continues their theme of quietly devastating acoustic guitar tracks.
referencing Desire, CD, Single, CD2, MULU 004CD(2)
DESIRE, one of the best tracks off Mulu's SMILES LIKE A SHARK album, finally gets the full remix treatment. Grantby orchestrates his mix so that it swells and flows on the strings and bassline. Quite sublime. Mr. Scruff's version uses strings as well, but lets the double bass take center stage for a slightly peppier and jazzier mix. The Wiseguys go for a similar feel, though the vocals seem a touch out of tune. The prog-house mix from Tall Paul is unsurprisingly cheesy, but just enough to get you on the floor (and for being the "Vocal" mix, it doesn't really utilize the vocals effectively). Both the Redmen and Shere Khan put forth drum 'n' bass mixes, one atmospheric, the other aggressive. A nice set of remixes overall.
referencing Desire, CD, Maxi, MULU 001CD
On their first release, the duo of Mulu rework their track DESIRE, changing it from a lovely trip-hop track to a more acidic, dancefloor-oriented instrumental with little haunts of melody (on the "Shoot the Bimbo" mix). By contrast, the "Demulu 2" mix veers towards more abstract territory. But the b-side, "Tea Party," sounds like an English ditty, somewhat folksy, but compelling nonetheless.