Vice Re-Verses Explained

Vice Re-Verses
Type:ep
Artist:Switchfoot
Cover:ViceReVerses-Switchfoot.jpg
Released:April 21, 2012
Genre:Alternative rock, dubstep, dance
Length:25:49
Label:Atlantic
Prev Title:Vice Verses
Prev Year:2011
Next Title:Fading West EP
Next Year:2013

Vice Re-Verses is an EP of "remixed" Switchfoot songs from the band's eighth studio album Vice Verses (2011).The CD Edition of the EP was made and sold for Record Store Day 2012.[1]

Critical reception

Vice Re-Verses received generally positive reception from four music critics. At Jesus Freak Hideout, Roger Gelwicks rated it three-and-a-half stars, writing that "Casual fans of Switchfoot need not apply, but the band's die-hards are sure in for an interesting ride with the ups and downs of Vice Re-Verses." Jono Davies of Louder Than the Music rated it four-and-a-half stars, commenting that he really "enjoyed" the release on which "It has some really great tracks that are completely different to the original versions, but still with that great Switchfoot sound and quality." At Indie Vision Music, Shawn H. rated it three stars, highlighted the album as a "great companion piece" to the original Vice Verses that he believed you may need to be a Switchfoot fan "to truly enjoy what these remixes have to offer." Jay Wright of Jay's Music Blog rated it four stars, affirming that the diehard fan of the band will love them because "The electronic and futuristic remixes make these fan-favorites and radio singles come alive."

Notes and References

  1. http://landofbrokenhearts.org/archive/2012/03/happy-birthday-chad-vice-re-verses-tracklisting-switchfoot-rocks-hawaii/ Happy Birthday Chad!; Vice Re-Verses Tracklisting;Switchfoot rocks Hawaii