R. Kelly’s rockin’
review of Zed’s Dead Adrenaline EP.
SO first and foremost
I’d like to give an overall review of the EP and then delve into particular
tracks. In its entirety the EP definitively expresses the unmistakable Zed’s
Dead sound, but what I love about these guys is that they dared to not stay
safe. They expanded on their familiar techniques and style to create something
truly unique. These songs will definitely turn the heads of other electronic
artists. Figure has already locked on to these guys, remixing Bassmentality;
Zed’s Dead piece with the Killabits (both songs are awesome, go check them out
now if you haven’t already).
“In the Beginning” is my
second favorite on the EP and it vaguely reminds me of one of their more
popular tracks “Rude Boy”. It has a heavier drop for people who prefer that stuff
but also has a melodic feel to it which Z.D. have been consistently
incorporating into their style which makes their tracks more complex and also
more easily accessible to an untrained ear.
The title track
“Adrenaline” is comparable to a harder version of “Right on Time” (Skrillex, 12th Planet,
Kill the Noise). It’s as if the song is constantly climbing toward a drop
that’s not delivered, but at the same time you feel satisfied as they introduce
new things throughout the track. That was somewhat unspecific but if you
listened to the song you know what I’m talking about. “Adrenaline” is my least
favorite on the EP but by no means does that mean I think it’s bad. Just not my
style.
“Hit Me” is my favorite
from the EP. Absolutely stellar drum(machine) work. Not your typical heavy
drop, but then again Z.D. has never been known for
‘shit-yourself-omg-what-just-happened’ drops. They prefer to almost ease into
it which works wonderfully here and is just as successful as a crazy bass drop.
The vocal sampling towards the end of this song is awesome too, I want to sing
along and dance at the same time. It’s certainly the most progressive on the
EP.
“Oh No” is the least
progressive track on the album but is also the easiest to listen to I believe.
When you think of Zed’s Dead a year from now, you won’t think of this song but
as soon as someone plays it you’ll say “oh I know this one!” as opposed to “Oh
I love this one!” That’s all I can really say about it.
I don’t write music
reviews, this isn’t my thing, so forgive my untechnical lingo or lack of
musical theory knowledge. Just what I think.
I can’t wait to see what
they do with a full length album.
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