Mixes -1993- -flac- - Up By... Portable: Yazoo - The 12 Inch
While "Only You" is celebrated as a tender, melancholic ballad, the extended treatment highlights the subtle brilliance of Vince Clarke's counter-melodies. The extra breathing room allows listeners to appreciate the stark contrast between the icy, precise synthesizers and the raw, human warmth of Moyet's vocals. 4. "The Other Side of Love" (Remixed Extended Version)
Lossy formats like MP3 discard audio data that the human ear allegedly cannot hear. However, vintage electronic music suffers immensely under MP3 compression. Yazoo - The 12 Inch Mixes -1993- -FLAC- - UP BY...
The compilation features extended 12-inch versions of the duo's biggest hits along with rare megamixes: – 5:46 Don't Go (Class X Remix) – 6:07 Other Side Of Love (12" Mix) – 5:19 Nobody's Diary (12" Mix) – 6:06 State Farm (12" Mix) – 6:31 Situation (Re-Situated) – 9:15 Situation (U.S. Dubmix) – 5:46 Zoo-Mix (Megamix) – 9:18 The Shitmix (Megamix) – 10:33 Key Highlights While "Only You" is celebrated as a tender,
For Yazoo, the 12-inch mix was not an afterthought; it was an art form. Vince Clarke’s meticulous sequencing on the Roland MC-4 Microcomposer and Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 was given room to breathe. Stripped of radio time constraints, songs became electronic journeys where synth layers could build, drop, and intertwine seamlessly with Moyet’s blues-inflected delivery. Track Highlights and Sonic Depth "The Other Side of Love" (Remixed Extended Version)
A shimmering example of Vince Clarke’s ability to layer complex synth melodies without overcrowding the vocal.
Arguably Yazoo’s most recognizable club anthem, "Don't Go" is an absolute masterclass in synth programming. The 12-inch mix extends the iconic, aggressive synth-bassline that drives the track. In FLAC, the razor-sharp transient response of the synthesizer notes is breathtaking. Moyet’s frantic, passionate delivery of the lyrics contrasts brilliantly with the cold, driving electronic percussion, making this a permanent fixture in 80s alternative club nights. 2. "Situation" (The Francois Kevorkian Mixes)
