’08-’18 Upgrayedd Mixes Vol. 1

Jaded Lover is diving into the song vault on ‘08-’18 Upgrayedd Mixes Vol. 1. A re-mix/master “Upgrayedd” treatment on two tracks, with a new song that only existed as an unreleased demo before now.

“Agent Provocateur (Upgrayedd Mix)” is a grooved out synth and bass-driven song with party claps abound and a dose of cowbell for good measure. Indie Dance with an updated French Touch sound á la Daft Punk’s early years. While delightfully dance floor friendly, it has a musical hook that is sure to inspire frenetic shaking in even the most stodgy listener. Time to get incited!

“Synthony Of The Night (Upgrayedd Mix)” has synth washes and breakbeats that form a universe tinged in nostalgia. Is it a winding tangerine dream…?
You can’t help the childlike wonder as you stare down the vortex of the unknown cosmos. Prismatic movements, reaching down to unsheathe the only steady thing you’ve known for ages. Stepping through that door, into that place. It is not lost that there are few things you do not actually know in this reality.
Am I now thinking in the mechanical language of the ancients?
No matter, nothing matters anymore. The time has come for the unknown. The moment reaches out and takes you. See you soon, dad.

“Piece Of Work (She’s Not For You Pts. I, II, & III)” has new wave, disco, and post-punk stylings with 1 foot in the underground.
Anxiety ridden wallflowers unite! Dig deep down, don’t stop, get out on that dance floor! Let’s do this thing.
Dripping with stunning chutzpah and virility, you set down your drink and head out. Nothing and nobody is gonna slow you down. All eyes on you, and it’s fabulous.
Even that beauty of a girl who is here with her guy friends, always with the guy friends…
Shortly after you start the dance for the ages, you hear her, somehow, even over the music, “Stop the press, Who is that?!”
Guy friend replies loudly,
“Dunno, but he’s a real piece of work…”
Almost as if she can’t help herself, she hands him her drink and bolts out to start dancing with YOU. And YOU Just Can’t Get Enough.
Boom, you snap out of your day(night?)dream and realize that yet again, you’re chilling against the wall. And no, she’s not for you. Hmmph, where’s the bar..?
-M.W.