So I haven't posted a blog post in a while, but it is a new year, filled with lots of new music and new tours, as well as a new years resolution to make the most of this blog a lot more. I'm going to aim to write a new post at least once a week.
Talking of tours, i'm very excited about going to see Skrillex in Bristol in February, so I wanted to write about his latest EP 'Bangerang'. It's an ok record, but i'm going to be completely honest, I was a little disappointed on the first listen. After the success of 'Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites' I was expecting something more adventurous. Bangerang is still good, still breaking the rules as you expect from Skrillex, and still with lots of dirty beats. BUT I do think after the first EP, Sonny Moore has let himself down slightly. No screams through any of the songs of 'oh my god' or 'call 911 now' before bringing out the big guns... the beats are good but are built up to, rather than just coming out of the blue and taking the wind out of your sails, like with the first EP. Its almost as if Skrillex has been asked to err, tone down.
Having said all that, i'm not dissing the record. While it may not be quite as controversial as the first EP, it still is classic skrillex. It still makes extremely good listening to for all dubstep fans. I especially like 'Breakn' A Sweat' and 'Kyoto'. 'Summit', which features Ellie Goulding, is a lot more toned down to Skrillex's usual material, but in this way it is quite refreshing, and worth a listen.
So, give this new EP a listen, it really is worth it, but when I go to see him live in February, i'll still be looking forward to listening to 'Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites' and 'First of the Year' much more.
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