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So MAX2 just shipped in Japan, and people are probably wondering about the 3 new remixes. Here’s some reviews.
Look To The Sky Trance Remix
At first listen, I said “This is just the old version with a new instrument on top of it”. Giving it a second listen, it’s a little more than that, but it still feels like a middle of the road remix. Thumbs in the middle.
Do It Right 80’s Electro Mix
I’ve been on a little Electro kick as of late, and this certainly keeps me going in that direction. Sounds almost completely different from the old version, save the vocals obviously. Not COMPLETELY electro, but electro enough! Definitely thumbs up.
Kind Lady Interlude
Starts off like it could be a great disco Daft Punk-ish remix. Then it turns into a sort of half mix between the Rough Instrumental from V-Rare 1 and the original. Does nothing for me. Thumbs down.

It is snowing in Ithaca.
That’s right – it’s April 23rd, and it’s snowing. Light flurries, nothing sticking to the ground, but snow nonetheless.
Just wanted to make a note.

50,000 Pirated CDs Crushed with Steamroller
So Peru is taking a big stand against counterfeit goods. They decided to steamroll a bunch of pirated CDs and the like. Since 98% of the CDs there are pirated, this is fine by me.
But then there’s this:
Moscoso told Reuters that the steamrolling operation, which also destroyed pirated videos and chewing gum, prevented losses of $750,000 for the music industry.
Chewing gum? Pirated chewing gum?
Perhaps this problem is more widespread than previously thought; what’s the status of our chewing gum here in the US? Is it an original, or is it pirated? How are we supposed to know the difference – is there a hologram on the wrapper, or some other authenticity test?
How would one pirate chewing gum, anyhow? And is there an entire secret “release” group underground copying new types of gums, candies, and snacks on a regular basis and trying to outdo each other in terms of releases?
The mind boggles. (Thanks to Wraith for the inspiration.)