Remixed & Revisited

Remixed & Revisited
Remix album by Madonna
Released November 24, 2003
Recorded 2003
Genre Dance pop, pop rock
Length 29:27
Label Maverick, Warner Bros.
Producer Madonna, Mirwais Ahmadzaï, Mark "Spike" Stent, Missy Elliott, Soul Diggaz, Dallas Austin
Madonna chronology
American Life
(2003)		 Remixed & Revisited
(2003)		 Confessions on a Dance Floor
(2005)

Remixed & Revisited is a remix compilation by American recording artist Madonna. It was released on November 24, 2003 by Maverick Records. The album contains four songs, in remixed form, from her 2003 ninth studio album American Life and a previously unreleased song, "Your Honesty", from her 1994 sixth studio album Bedtime Stories. The other tracks included are the live performance of "Hollywood" on the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards—which ended with Madonna kissing co-performers Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera—and a remix of 1985 single "Into the Groove". The release peaked at number 115 on the Billboard 200 in the United States. It received mixed reviews from critics; "Your Honesty" was generally the only song to receive praise.

Contents

Conception

In 2003, Madonna planned to release a special commemorative box set to celebrate her twentieth anniversary in the music business and the release of her first studio album, Madonna, in 1983.[1][2] The plan for the box set was eventually cancelled and Remixed & Revisited was conceived in its place. The compilation contains remixed versions of four songs from American Life and a previously unreleased song called "Your Honesty"; co-written and co-produced by Dallas Austin, the track is from the era of Madonna's 1994 sixth studio album Bedtime Stories.[1][3] "Nobody Knows Me" was remixed by performance artist Mount Sims, Headcleanr mixed "American Life" and "Love Profusion". DJ Jason Nevins remixed "Nothing Fails", while "Into the Hollywood Groove" was created by The Passengerz.[4] On December 9, 2003, Warner Music France released a box set version containing both the remix collection and the original album American Life in a cardboard sleeve entitled Édition Spéciale 2CDs: American Life + Remixed & Revisited.[5]

2003 MTV VMA performance

The medley track "Like a Virgin/Hollywood" was performed during the opening of the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards on August 27, 2003, where Madonna was joined by Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and Missy Elliott.[6] The performance started with Spears appearing on stage on top of a giant wedding cake while wearing a wedding gown and veil; she sang the first few lines of "Like a Virgin" before Aguilera appeared from behind the cake and joined her.[7] Madonna then emerged from the cake wearing a black coat and a hat and started singing "Hollywood" before proceededing to kiss Spears and Aguilera on the lips.[8] Missy Elliott came out from a wedding chapel to sing her song "Work It" halfway through the performance.[8] The kiss generated strong reaction from the media. Feminist author Camille Paglia described the moment as great; she noted that the kiss was like Madonna saying to Spears, "I’m passing the torch to you."[9]

Reception

Commercial

The release debuted at number 115 on the Billboard 200. It peaked at number 128 on the Top Comprehensive Albums chart.[10] It also debuted on the album charts of Belgium, in Flanders and Wallonia, and Switzerland.[11] The album charted at fifteen in Italy as a song.[12] It also charted in Finland and Denmark as an EP.[13] According to Nielsen Soundscan, it sold 22,000 copies in its first week and 114,000 copies to date in the United States.[14][15] The Nevins' mix of "Nothing Fails" charted on the Canadian Singles Chart at seven and topped the Hot Dance Club Play chart.[16]

Critical

 Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
About.com 2.5/5 stars[4]
Allmusic 2.5/5 stars[1]
Billboard (positive)[17]
Boston Herald 3.5/4 stars[18]
Daily Breeze 2.5/5 stars[19]
The Malay Mail (positive)[20]
Rolling Stone 2.5/5 stars[21]

Stephen Thomas Erlewine of Allmusic felt that the presence of a "strong hook and a strong sense of fun" was missing from the compilation, except for the song "Your Honesty", which he declared as the best track despite feeling its beats to be a little outdated. He compared the work of the remixers as "as subtle as a jackhammer, whether it's on the metallic-flaked "American Life" by Headcleanr or the '90s-retro Nevins mix of "Nothing Fails". On all these mixes, Madonna sounds as if she's out of step with the music of 2003". Erlewine also compared Spears' vocals with that of Madonna's during her early days and Aguilera's with that of Cher's.[1] Nathan Brackett of Rolling Stone commented that the release "improves upon American Life's standout single "Love Profusion", but the rest botches an opportunity to revive interest on its parent album".[21] Fabian from Daily Breeze commented that Remixed & Revisited "is an amusing collection of novelties."[19] Sarah Crompton from Boston Herald proclaimed the album to be "more fun than her full-length 2003 offering American Life."[18] The Malay Mail said that the remixes from the album are for "true blue Madonna fans."[20]

Jason Shawhan of About.com compared the overall feel of the compilation with that of "a toe being dipped into a bathtub to ascertain temperature"; he was not impressed with the remixes of the songs "American Life", "Love Profusion", and "Nobody Knows Me". The remix of "Nothing Fails" was complemented and was described as "a mutant disco/rock/gospel hybrid that sounds as fresh and relevatory musically as the initial Madonna/Mirwais collaboration on "Music" years ago". He also called "Your Honesty" an interesting outtake.[4] Keith Caulfield of Billboard was impressed with "Your Honesty" and the remixes of "Love Profusion" and "Nobody Knows Me". He said, "Die-hard fans, even those unenamored of American Life will dig this EP."[17] In his book The Essential Rock Discography, Martin Charles Strong called the release "equally dispensible as its parent album".[22]

Track listing

No. Title Writer(s) Remixer(s) Length
1. "Nothing Fails" (Nevins Mix) Madonna, Guy Sigsworth, Jem Griffiths Jason Nevins 3:50
2. "Love Profusion" (Headcleanr Rock Mix) Madonna, Mirwais Ahmadzaï Ray Carroll 3:16
3. "Nobody Knows Me" (Mount Sims Old School Mix) Madonna, M. Ahmadzaï Mount Sims 4:44
4. "American Life" (Headcleanr Rock Mix) Madonna, M. Ahmadzaï Ray Carroll 4:01
5. "Like a Virgin/Hollywood Medley" (2003 MTV VMA Performance) Madonna, M. Ahmadzaï, Billy Steinberg, Tom Kelly   5:34
6. "Into the Hollywood Groove" (The Passengerz Mix) Madonna, M. Ahmadzaï, Stephen Bray Soul Diggaz, The Passengerz 3:42
7. "Your Honesty"   Madonna, Dallas Austin Daniel Abraham 4:07

Credits and personnel

Production

  • Madonna – producer
  • Mirwais Ahmadzaï – producer (except "Your Honesty")
  • Dallas Austin – producer ("Your Honesty")
  • Ray Carroll – additional production; remixer ("American Life", "Love Profusion")
  • Mount Sims – additional production; remixer ("Nobody Knows Me")
  • Jason Nevins – additional production; remixer ("Nothing Fails")
  • Vin Nigro – additional production ("Nothing Fails")
  • Joe "Magic" – additional production ("Nothing Fails")
  • Soul Diggaz – remixer ("Into the Hollywood Groove")
  • The Passengerz – editor ("Into the Hollywood Groove")
  • Chris Giffin – mixing ("Into the Hollywood Groove")
  • Pat Kraus – mastering

Additional musicians

  • Missy Elliott – "Into the Hollywood Groove", "Like A Virgin"/"Hollywood"
  • Christina Aguilera – "Like A Virgin"/"Hollywood"
  • Britney Spears – "Like A Virgin"/"Hollywood"

Design

  • Bret Healey – art direction
  • Kevin Reagan – art direction
  • Regan Cameron – photography

Charts

Album

Chart (2003) Peak
Position
Belgian Albums Chart (Flanders)[11] 61
Belgian Albums Chart (Wallonia)[11] 37
Danish Albums Chart[13] 3
Finnish Albums Chart[13] 12
Italian Albums Chart[12] 15
Japanese Albums Chart[23] 33
Swiss Albums Chart[11] 80
U.S. Billboard 200[14] 115
U.S. Top Comprehensive Albums[10] 128

Songs

Track Peak
CAN
[16]		 U.S. Dance
[16]
"Nothing Fails (Jason Nevins Mix)" 7 1

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Thomas Erlewine, Stephen (2003-11-25). "allmusic ((( Remixed & Revisited {EP} > Overview )))". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:wvfrxq8aldke. Retrieved 2009-08-12. 
  2. ↑ Kaufman, Gil (2003-02-10). "Madonna Box Set Will Mark 20th Anniversary Of Her First LP". MTV (MTV Networks). http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1469840/20030207/madonna.jhtml. Retrieved 2009-08-12. 
  3. ↑ Caulfield, Keith (2003-10-21). "Madonna In A 'Remix' Mood". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc). http://www.billboard.com/#/news/madonna-in-a-remix-mood-2006978.story. Retrieved 2009-08-12. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Shawhan, Jason (2003-09-28). "Madonna "Remixed and Revisited" and Cyndi Lauper "At Last"". About.com. The New York Times Company. http://dancemusic.about.com/cs/reviews/fr/MadonnaCyndi.htm. Retrieved 2009-08-12. 
  5. ↑ Édition Espéciale 2CDs: American Life + Remixed & Revisited, Warner Music France, 9362-48673-2
  6. ↑ Moss, Corey (2003-08-23). "Madonna Smooches With Britney And Christina; Justin, Coldplay Win Big At VMAs". MTV (MTV Networks). http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1477729/20030828/spears_britney.jhtml. Retrieved 2009-08-12. 
  7. ↑ Wiederhorn, Jon (2003-08-29). "Beyonce, 50, Mary J., Metallica Overshadowed By Two Little Kisses". MTV (MTV Networks). http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1477734/20030828/50_cent.jhtml. Retrieved 2009-08-12. 
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "MTV VMA 2003 highlights - Madonna performance video". MTV. MTV Networks. http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2003/. Retrieved 2009-08-24. 
  9. ↑ Paglia, Camille (2006-12-08). "Camille Paglia says Madonna Gave Britney the "Kiss of Death"". Us Weekly. Jann Wenner. http://www.usmagazine.com/crotchgate_week_two_camille_paglia_says_madonna_gave_britney_the_kiss_of_death. Retrieved 2009-08-12. 
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Top Comprehensive Albums - Week of December 13, 2003". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 2003-12-13. http://www.billboard.com/#/charts/top-comprehensive-albums?chartDate=2003-12-13&order=gainer. Retrieved 2009-08-12. 
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 "Madonna - Remixed & Revisited album". Ultratop 50. Ultratop. http://www.ultratop.be/en/showitem.asp?interpret=Madonna&titel=Remixed+%26+Revisited&cat=a. Retrieved 2009-08-12. 
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 "Madonna - Remixed & Revisited song". Ultratop 50. Ultratop. http://www.ultratop.be/en/showitem.asp?interpret=Madonna&titel=Remixed+%26+Revisited&cat=s. Retrieved 2009-10-28. 
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 "Madonna - Remixed & Revisited EP". Ultratop 50. Ultratop. http://www.ultratop.be/en/showitem.asp?interpret=Madonna&titel=Remixed+%26+Revisited+%2D+EP&cat=s. Retrieved 2009-10-28. 
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 Caulfield, Keith (2003-12-10). "Ask Billboard: 'Revisiting' Madonna". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. http://www.billboard.com/#/news/ask-billboard-2048830.story. Retrieved 2009-08-12. 
  15. ↑ Caulfield, Keith (2005-08-16). "Ask Billboard: Virginity or Prayers?". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. http://www.billboard.com/#/news/ask-billboard-1001015119.story. Retrieved 2009-08-12. 
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 "allmusic ((( Remixed & Revisited (EP) > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles )))". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:wvfrxq8aldke~T31. Retrieved 2009-08-12. 
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 Caulfield, Keith (2003-12-13). "Madonna: Remixed & Revisited". Billboard (New York: Nielsen Business Media, Inc) 115 (50). ISSN 0006-2510. http://books.google.com/?id=bQ8EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA44&dq=madonna+remixed+%26+revisited#v=onepage&q=. Retrieved 2009-08-12. 
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 Crompton, Sarah (2003-12-07). "Madonna `Revisited' energizes Material Girl's `Life' tracks". Boston Herald. Herald Media, Inc. http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G1-110994244.html. Retrieved 2009-10-01. 
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 Fabian (2003-12-12). "'Remixed' Madonna gets in the groove". Daily Breeze. MediaNews Group. http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1P2-15699243.html. Retrieved 2009-10-01. 
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 Jerryz (2004-01-13). "Remixes for true blue Madonna fans". The Malay Mail. Media Prima. http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1P2-10382920.html. Retrieved 2009-10-01. 
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 Brackett, Nathan; Hoard, Christian (2004). The new Rolling Stone album guide. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 0743201698. http://books.google.com/?id=lRgtYCC6OUwC&pg=PA508&dq=madonna+remixed+%26+revisited#v=onepage&q=. Retrieved 2009-08-12. 
  22. ↑ Strong, Martin Charles (2006). The essential rock discography. Open City Books. pp. 662. ISBN 1841958603. http://books.google.com/?id=CsooY_e1w8kC&dq=madonna+remixed+%26+revisited. Retrieved 2009-08-12. 
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