Vinyl Collection #4: Skrillex - Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites

So far in this list I'm only on my 4th record, and another Skrillex record? I know what you're thinking, but I'm honestly not that huge of a fan, though I did buy this intentionally, though perhaps for the wrong reasons...

Skrillex - Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites (2010)

1. Rock N' Roll
2. Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites
3. Kill EVERYBODY
4. All I Ask of you
5. Scatta
6. With You, Friends



This album definitely got Skrillex out there. More specifically the title track "Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites" did. At least that's how myself and everyone I know first heard of him. It's a good song, but I think the best off this album is "Scatta" (video below, though if you haven't already heard SM&NS, I'd suggest checking that one out as well). That song sounds pretty sick. Don't worry, I still like SM&NS, but trust me this one's just as good (if not better). The other 4 songs however don't hold nearly as much appeal. Especially the ones with the squeaky child-like electronic voice in such as "Rock N' Roll" and "Kill EVERYBODY". "All I ask of You" is actually quite catchy, but for me it's one of those "damn, I need to get this song out of my head" kind of thing.

So how did I end up with this album given that I only really like 2 songs? Well, to be honest, it was all in the prosthetics. I saw online that this album was on glow in the dark vinyl. It looked insanely sick. I looked everywhere to see if it was some special exclusive, or if it was still available, and I found nothing. Even when looking on the amazon and ebay descriptions there was no mention of it at all. So in high hopes (but with ever present doubt in the back of my head), I went for it.

As you might expect, when mine came in, it was of course on black vinyl. Bummer. I did later find a glow in the dark copy on ebay, but for none less that $500. That's rather beyond what I'd be willing to pay for prosthetic design. Look's like it wasn't meant to be.
I don't regret the purchase, but this album receives significantly less attention than my other records.

[[all images off of google images and my instagram (@draggingtheneedle), videos from youtube]]

Vinyl Collection #2: Skrillex - Bangarang

My 2nd vinyl pickup was a bit more spontaneous. I ventured into HotTopic and decided to take a look at their vinyl selection. I found this one and figured, well, some electronic music must sound awesome on vinyl, so I picked up my second vinyl.

Skrillex - Bangarang (2012)

1. Right In
2. Bangarang
3. Breakn' a Sweat
4. The Devil's Den
5. Right On Time
6. KYOTO
7. Summit



I had already owned this album on CD before this, so I obviously knew all the songs before. My favorite song is The Devil's Den (video below), with Right In and Bangarang being a close second and third. I like all the songs except for Breakn' a Sweat, as I find the vocal clippings incredibly irritating.
I'd say this album is Skrillex' best yet, though it's nothing mind blowing. Mainly I like this EP best because it feels more put together. It feel more like a solid record rather than a few songs he made while messing around on his computer.

I do have to say that after having my first vinyl on an impressive gatefold, getting one in a standard sleeve was rather dull, but that's with no fault to the music. It does come with a nice small poster with the credits on the reverse side, which essentially takes place of the lyrics sheet. Also included is a download code. Not a bad buy, but nothing super special about this one; though I was just happy to have another record to play.

[all photos off of google images and my instagram (@draggingtheneedle), videos from youtube]