Originally released in 1998, this limited edition remix album never made it past the United States – until now, that is. Despite the long delay, the album slots nicely into today’s electronic music scene.

Armand Van Helden leads a long list of artists excitedly mixing up some of Sneaker Pimps’ classic tracks, such as 6 Underground and Spin Spin Sugar, originally from the band’s highly successful first album, Becoming X. Inevitably, the trip-hop feel of the original album is turned into an exploration of breakbeat, DnB and progressive house. The album also includes remixes credited to Roni Size, Miles Hollway, Elliot Eastwick, Paul Oakenfold, Steve Osborne, Simon Warner, Richard Benbow and more.

The original Tiesko Suicide was the band’s first released single, with the wonderful vocals of Kelli Dayton. In the Americruiser Mix, you could be forgiven for not recognising her soulful voice. Becoming RemiXed is, if nothing more, a stripping back of lyrics – providing ample play-time for the electronica, techno or big beat fan. Armand’s Dark Garage Mix is a standout, moving through nine minutes of heavy, familiar bass-lined lingo. It’s a showcase of how talented the DJ-producer has always been.

To be completely honest, I was more excited by the prospect of re-acquainting myself with the Sneaker Pimps than by the quality of the remixes. Overall, it’s not really a solid, cohesive album. There are also a skewed number of repeatedly remixed tracks, such as three versions of Post Modern Sleaze and two versions of both Spin Spin Sugar and 6 Underground.

So does this mean there’s perhaps hope for a new Sneaker Pimps album? I doubt it. The website hasn’t been updated since 2005, where Chris Corner writes that he and Liam Howe are still “perfecting the fourth LP”. Apart from the few new tracks leaked on the internet a couple of years ago, most of the band’s members have gone on to pursue independent goals. Nonetheless, it is satisfying to be reminded why the Sneaker Pimps were once one of the biggest acts to come out of the ‘90s.