Miike Snow - Animal

Miike Snow's self-titled debut album dropped in May this year, so perhaps this post is a tad late, but no self-respecting blog can go this whole year without saying something about this trio from Sweden (hence the double "i"). Miike Snow is made up of singer/songwriter Andrew Wyatt and the Grammy Award winning production duo Bloodshy & Avant. This duo has written and produced songs for the likes of Madonna, Britney Spears, Kylie Minogue, Kelis, and Jennifer Lopez. With production chops like that, it's no wonder Miike Snow's album is so damn good.

While they could have gone too far with the electro glitz and gloss, Miike Snow shows commendable restraint and the final product is an easy-listening, indie pop album sprinkled with just enough electro goodness.

Their first single, "Animal", is a perfect example of the their arrangements and is a good taste of what the rest of the album has to offer. It also highlights Snow's ability to compose thoughtful, yet catchy, lyrics. Included below are my two favorite remixes.

The Mark Ronson remix takes "Animal" down a subtle, Jamaican path that leads to a relaxed, tropical beach where you sit in the shade of a palm tree and sip an ice cold pina colada. Punks Jump Up, on the to other hand, beefs up the electro synths and add a punchy bassline that highlights the song's catchy chorus and makes dancing involuntary.

Miike Snow - Animal (Mark Ronson Remix) - Click to Stream

Miike Snow- Animal (Punks Jump Up Remix) - Click to Stream

Bonus: Maroon 5 - A Little of Your Time (Bloodshy & Avant Remix) - Click to Stream