Electronic · 2017

Either Way (The Remixes)

Snakehips' "Either Way (The Remixes)" offers a collection of smooth, soulful electronic re-imaginings, blending R&B vocal samples with glistening synths and downtempo grooves for a sophisticated late-

October 13, 2017 · Hoffman West

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This is the sound of a city winding down, bathed in neon glow, yet still pulsing with a quiet, confident energy. "Either Way (The Remixes)" takes Snakehips' signature blend of R&B-infused electronic and re-sculpts it into a series of slick, atmospheric soundscapes. Expect meticulously crafted beats, shimmering synth textures, and vocal snippets that drift in and out like fleeting thoughts. It's music for introspection, for subtle head-nods, and for setting a mood that's both relaxed and undeniably cool. Own it for those moments when you want to feel effortlessly chic, lost in a groove that's as smooth as it is deep.

Moments Worth Listening For

The way a familiar vocal hook from the original track is chopped and re-contextualized into a new, hypnotic rhythmic element in one of the remixes.

A particular remix's build-up around the 2:30 mark, where shimmering arpeggiated synths gradually layer over a deep, resonant bassline, creating a sense of expansive space.

The unexpected, subtle shift in the drum pattern in another remix, moving from a steady four-on-the-floor to a more syncopated, broken beat, adding a new dimension to the groove.

The introduction of a warm, analog-sounding pad synth that washes over the track, providing a comforting, dreamlike backdrop to the crisp percussion.

Where This Album Departs

How does Either Way (The Remixes) sound next to the rest of Snakehips's catalogue?

Peak Energy+2.0σ

It runs far hotter than this artist's baseline.

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