The Secret Mixes and Fixes series is already at volume 6, and for this release, they introduce a new editor Gay Marvine. His style is to create a perfect dj dub version of your favorite 80s and new wave songs. The first track is a fix(1) of Duran Duran's "Girls on Film," a highly underrated 80s track in my opinion. He transforms the original into a ferocious dance instrumental, most people will only figure out that it's Duran Duran until the last third of the track. I would never have thought we needed a dub version(2) of Siouxsie and the Banshee's "Cities In Dust," but as a Siouxsie fan myself, I am liking this, especially when the vocals peek in. Side B starts with one for your no-wave set with an edit(3) of Tone On Tail's "There's Only One" that sounds like a Ratatat song (rather vice-versa). The final track is probably the most effective, transforming Tom Tom Club's silly "Wordy Rapping Hood" into a serious disco banger. If you like this record, check out the previous volume featuring a strange selection of Marvin Gaye, The Slits, Gino Soccio.

reviewed by the mgmnt