Search - Utada :: Exodus 04

After so long

06/22/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I bought this single yesterday, and being an Utada fan, I thought it would surely impress me as it had with its previous remix single, "Devil Inside". I was looking forward that it would be a nice recovery from her debut album "EXODUS". Though it had a wide variety of original and catchy tunes, I felt it could have had much more.



This single is different.



1. Exodus '04 [Double J Radio Mix]- This remix is quite good. I am really happy with the elimination of the original "'04" part, which proves to me this won't be considered dated if played on the radio. I feel that Utada's voice seems to be heard the most here. It's also very catchy.



2. Exodus '04 [Josh Harris' Elektrik Radio] - Beginning in an electronic manner, the song is driven on a funky beat. It's sounds very electronic and robotic, but not monotonous. Another great song.



3. Exodus '04 [Josh Harris vs. The MPC Radio] - Wow. It's different. A steady beat and grungy feel make this feel separated, but it still hangs on to me, as I wonder why the heck Utada is stuttering. One of my favorites.



4. Exodus '04 [Josh Harris' Exodus Experience] - The vocals are choppy, but the smooth beat and backgrond make this an interesting remix, one I would hear in clubs.



5. Exodus '04 [Double J Extended Mix] - Same as the first song, only longer. I don't really like the last beats in the end.



6. Exodus '04 [Peter Bailey Dub] - It starts with increasing excitement, and becomes an active and unique remix. Utada's voice echos with partial lyrics, the important ones.



7. Exodus '04 [JJ Flores Dub #1] - I really like the blended lyrics, and it matches nicely with the beat. The pausing moment where "Now I am ready." is sung brought my attention back to this repeating pattern. It goes on a long time..



8. Exodus '04 [Kriya vs. Velez Progressive Trance Mix] - Fastly paced, this song slows, muffles and ochos the vocals. Truly unlike any other remix on the CD.



9. Exodus '04 [Kriya vs. Velez Electro House Mix] - Very electric, but the repeating "Exoduses" make this a little dry.



10. Exodus '04 [JJ Flores Dub #2] - I don't know why I like this better than Dub #1, but I guess it's because it has a lot more "ooomph". It's pretty much the same, but everything seems to be increased in power by about 75%.



Island Def Jam had said this would release in early 2005. It's June. Though this single is a fantastic comeback, new music from Utada would be amazing.



GO UTADA!! WOO-HOO!



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