Vice Re-Verses

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Vice Re-Verses
EP by
ReleasedApril 21, 2012
GenreAlternative rock, dubstep, dance
Length25:49
LabelAtlantic
Switchfoot chronology
Vice Verses
(2011)
Vice Re-Verses
(2012)
Fading West EP
(2013)

Vice Re-Verses is an EP of "remixed" Switchfoot songs from the band's eighth studio album Vice Verses (2011).The CD Edition of the EP was made and sold for Record Store Day 2012.[1]

Critical reception[edit]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Indie Vision Music[2]
Jay's Musik Blog[3]
Jesus Freak Hideout[4]
Louder Than the Music[5]

Vice Re-Verses received generally positive reception from four music critics. At Jesus Freak Hideout, Roger Gelwicks rated it three-and-a-half stars, writing that "Casual fans of Switchfoot need not apply, but the band's die-hards are sure in for an interesting ride with the ups and downs of Vice Re-Verses."[4] Jono Davies of Louder Than the Music rated it four-and-a-half stars, commenting that he really "enjoyed" the release on which "It has some really great tracks that are completely different to the original versions, but still with that great Switchfoot sound and quality."[5] At Indie Vision Music, Shawn H. rated it three stars, highlighted the album as a "great companion piece" to the original Vice Verses that he believed you may need to be a Switchfoot fan "to truly enjoy what these remixes have to offer."[2] Jay Wright of Jay's Music Blog rated it four stars, affirming that the diehard fan of the band will love them because "The electronic and futuristic remixes make these fan-favorites and radio singles come alive."[3]

Track listing[edit]

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."The Original" (JT Daly of Paper Route Remix)Jon Foreman, Tim Foreman3:58
2."Selling the News" (Photek Remix)J. Foreman3:27
3."Blinding Light" (Adam Young of Owl City Remix)J. Foreman, T. Foreman4:38
4."Darkest Horses" (JT Daly of Paper Route Remix)J. Foreman, T. Foreman3:59
5."Vice Verses" (Darren King Remix)J. Foreman5:03
6."The War Inside" (DnJ Remix)J. Foreman, T. Foreman4:45
7."Afterlife" (Neon Feather Remix)J. Foreman, T. Foreman3:27
Total length:25:15

References[edit]

  1. ^ Happy Birthday Chad!; Vice Re-Verses Tracklisting;Switchfoot rocks Hawaii - Published March 24, 2012 (retrieved March 28, 2012)
  2. ^ a b Shawn H. (April 16, 2012). "Switchfoot – Vice Re-Verses EP | Reviews". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved January 16, 2014.
  3. ^ a b Wright, Jay (April 21, 2012). "Switchfoot: Vice Re-Verses Review". Jay's Musik Blog. Retrieved January 16, 2014.
  4. ^ a b Gelwicks, Roger (April 30, 2012). "Switchfoot, "Vice Re-Verses EP" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved January 16, 2014.
  5. ^ a b Davies, Jono (April 27, 2012). "Reviews - Switchfoot - Vice Re-verses". Louder Than the Music. Retrieved January 16, 2014.