Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites
Skrillex · 2010
44 min · 9 tracks · EDM · dubstep · UK garage
A frenetic blend of dubstep and electro with playful yet haunting melodies that redefine dance music.
Why this album works
'Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites' played a crucial role in popularizing dubstep in mainstream culture, reaching number one on the iTunes electronic chart. The title track received significant acclaim, including a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording, which solidified Skrillex's place in music history as an innovator of modern electronic dance music.
- Best for
- wave-like energy fluctuations playful yet haunting melodies dance floor ignition moments
- Context
- By the time 'Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites' was released in 2010, Skrillex had transitioned from being a member of the post-hardcore band From First to Last to a burgeoning solo electronic artist. This EP followed his earlier works and marked his emergence as a leading figure in the dubstep genre, establishing a distinctive sound that would dominate the electronic music scene.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rock n’ Roll (Will Take You to the Mountain) Standout 4:46
- 2 Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites Standout 4:05
- 3 Kill EVERYBODY Standout 4:59
- 4 All I Ask of You 5:42
- 5 Scatta 3:56
- 6 With You, Friends (Long Drive) 6:29
- 7 Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites (Noisia remix) 3:25
- 8 Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites (Zedd remix) 5:58
- 9 Kill EVERYBODY (Bare Noize remix) 4:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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