Maroon 5 has announced a December 9th release for Call & Response: The Remix Album, an exhilarating 18-track mixtape that features Sam Farrar of Phantom Planet, Pharrell Williams, Deerhoof, Of Montreal, Cool Kids, David Banner, Paul Oakenfold and many more putting new twists on several of the band’s biggest hits.
“I’ve always found it really interesting that a group of people looking at the same painting can all see different things,” says Maroon 5 vocalist/guitarist Adam Levine. “That was the idea behind this record—to take a few of our songs and have them interpreted by some of our favorite artists. We were really blown away by what they came up with.”
Call & Response: The Remix Album pulsates with provocative renditions of songs culled from Maroon 5’s hugely successful debut, Songs About Jane and its predecessor It Won’t Be Soon Before Long. The two albums have made Maroon 5 one of the most successful bands to emerge this decade, with more than 14 million worldwide sales, a remarkable string of chart-topping hit singles, a trio of Grammy wins and an international fanbase whose members number in the millions.
The album introduces itself with a frenetic beat-breaking take on “If I Never See Your Face Again” by acclaimed hip-hop producer Swizz Beatz.
“Maroon 5 is amazing and I’ve been a huge fan for a long time,” says Swizz Beats. “I’m excited to be a part of the project and can’t wait to work on the next one.”
Among the many highlights on Call & Response: The Remix Album are stunning new versions of “She Will Be Loved” by Pharrell Williams, “Goodnight Goodnight” by art rockers Deerhoof, “Wake Up Call” by Mississippi MC David Banner, “Harder To Breathe” by retro-rappers The Cool Kids, “Sunday Morning” by The Roots’ Questlove and “Little Of Your Time” by indie pop darlings Of Montreal.
“Maroon 5 is perfect for in da shower and the most exquisite nite clubs,” says Of Montreal’s List Cristi. “We were psyched to work on ‘Little of Your Time’—that song is crazy catchy.”
TRACKLISTING:
1. “If I Never See Your Face Again” – Swizz Beats
2. “Wake Up Call” Feat. Mary J Blige – Mark Ronson
3. “Sunday Morning” – Questlove
4. “Makes Me Wonder” – Just Blaze
5. “This Love” – Tricky Stewart
6. “She Will Be Loved” – Pharrell Williams
7. “Shiver” – DJ Quik
8. “Wake Up Call” – David Banner
9. “Harder to Breathe” – Cool Kids
10. “Little Of Your Time” – Bloodshy and Avant
11. “Little Of Your Time” – Of Montreal
12. “Goodnight Goodnight” – Deerhoof
13. “Not Falling Apart” – Tiesto
14. “Better That We Break” – Ali Shaheed Muhammad
15. “Secret” – DJ Premier
16. “Woman” – Sam Farrar of Phantom Planet
17. “This Love” – Cut Copy
18. “If I Never See Your Face Again” Feat. Rihanna – Paul Oakenfold
dude, i will go out and buy that album just because of sam
November 1st, 2008 at 12:14 pm
I agree with Kylie ^ I’m not a big fan of Maroon 5, but I am totally willing to buy it because Sam’s on it. Although there are a lot of other cool people on there too, like Mark Ronson.
November 1st, 2008 at 12:57 pm
I totally don’t like Maroon 5 at all, but I am certainly interested in what not only Sam did, but also my babies The Cool Kids, Deerhoof, and Of Montreal did. Hmmmm….
November 1st, 2008 at 2:39 pm
sweet. I’m a long-time maroon 5 fan, and I love everyone on this thing, so I’m excited for this!!
November 1st, 2008 at 3:00 pm
November 1st, 2008 at 3:10 pm
omfgg, song Woman is my favorite from Maroon 5, this is so awesome, can’t wait for that:)))
November 1st, 2008 at 4:08 pm
yay Sam!
November 1st, 2008 at 4:47 pm
Hooray for Sam! I’m gonna check out that album just because of him.
November 1st, 2008 at 5:13 pm
holy crap! sam! im buying it.
November 1st, 2008 at 8:33 pm
that is crazy awesome. im so buying that.
i just went to see of montreal two days ago. they are so amazing. i recommend everyone go see them sometime.
but back to phantom- sam you are brilliant.
November 1st, 2008 at 9:46 pm
Awesome Sam! That’s beyond cool, I CAN’T wait!
November 2nd, 2008 at 12:05 pm
wow pharrell, of montreal, deerhoof, mark ronson, paul oakenfield, and sam
i need to check it out.
November 3rd, 2008 at 5:31 am
I’ve always been such a huge fan of Maroon 5 and as soon as i found Phantom Planet, i was reading the whole “thank yous” and stuff from my Maroon 5 CDs and i saw Sam’s name and i flipped out. I mean, come on people! Sam has been working with Maroon 5 for awhile! and it doesn’t matter whether or not sam is on it (no oiffence, because i think sam is fucking awesome) because eventually, i’ll get that cd somehow.
November 3rd, 2008 at 4:40 pm
yay sam!!
November 5th, 2008 at 3:57 pm
new blog please =) thank you
November 7th, 2008 at 4:53 pm
Nice one Sam! You are a bit of a genius!
November 7th, 2008 at 7:18 pm
WAY TO GO SAM!!
November 8th, 2008 at 5:57 pm
I’m happy to see that they have chosen sam for one of there songs, . SAM IF YOUR READING, people with a genuine love for talentated inspirational music love your skills. I know that most of you guys only hear from your fan base of 15 year old girls waiting for every post just to tell you that they love you, but I just wanted to let you know that real music conosours appriciate your talent and your commitment for giving back to the fans, that really says a lot.
Jeff – Just have to tell you that your vids,, are so fuking funny man. Yeah i got a life, but I just have to tell you that halloween blog was some of the funniest shit I have seen, thats worth an emmy. Its sad that you can’t use some clips for obvious reasons but some how you just make it even more funny. You got a real talent for cinematography and producing.
November 10th, 2008 at 3:33 pm
Sam- I’m glad you and the rest of Phantom still keep up with Maroon5, those are def the type of friendships that will last a lifetime (which is awesome)! Plus everyone in both bands is so ridiculously talented and Woman is SUCH an amazing song, I can’t wait to see what you do to it!!! Not to mention the Cool Kids and Of Montreal are out-of-control amazinggg! You just made my day
November 10th, 2008 at 4:33 pm
oh and also, these funky new vids you’ve posted make me feel like i should be on some weird drugs whilst watching them…. freakin sweet haha
November 10th, 2008 at 4:54 pm