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This is LCD Soundsystem’s “Time to Get Away” off of their 2007 album, “Sounds Of Silver”. Personally, this is a favorite mix of mine for a few reasons. It sounds sparse. There is a really tight drum sound, and a really close bass(sounds like a DI), and they both are just so clear. When we get to the chorus, an electric piano sound is added, nice and simple. All throughout the song, we get these little bits and pieces from percussion instruments, but it never starts to sound too crowded; it’s very easy to pick out each instrument. Another interesting thing to notice is that during the bridge(e.g. 2:34), the backup vocals are super wet with reverb, but then the reverb cuts out. Very interesting effect. Long story short, I love this mix because it is sooo clean, and everything can be heard. I usually listen to this when I am comparing speakers, and sometimes before a mixing session.