[Album Review] Scarewolf - Physics Is Fun EP

Toward the beginning of starting this blog, I wanted to promote a lot of lesser known producers. That would have been a way to show solidarity - as someone who's just starting out, I wanted to help those like me on the other side of the fence. But there has been so much lately going on that it's been hard to find time to do any small producer reviews.

Thankfully, /r/dubstep on reddit helps out tremendously, as producers and fans alike post there quite consistently. Today, I have the pleasure of reviewing Brandon Mains, aka Scarewolf, a 24 year-old from St. Louis, and his Physics Is Fun EP. The EP is also available for FREE DOWNLOAD via his Bandcamp page.




The first impression I got from his tracks was a positive one. Too often drum & bass tracks will lull on until a drop and then repeat the build up, much like a house track would. Scarewolf has fortunately moved past that stage and his tracks have a really good progression to them, almost like mini-mixes in and of themselves.

My favorite track off the EP has to be 'Bad Chemicals.' It's got a solid bass line and progresses with intent - a little high hat before a drop gives the impression of a much more polished track. I'm also a big fan of the grinding synths used during the interlude and the cymbals and high hats during the subsequent breakdown. With a little heavier bass, and maybe a tad faster tempo, it could really get some heads banging at a club, easy.

While 'Loose Cannon' and 'Bad Chemicals' are pretty decent tracks, 'Terminal Velocity' falls a little short. The drums seem erratic and unfocused, especially in the latter half. I love the bouncy synths and the highs, but the drums somewhat distort the progression.

Overall, it's a great EP for an up-and-coming producer. I'm excited to see what Scarewolf has to offer in the future. You can also check out more of his tracks on soundcloud and 'Like' him on Facebook by following the links below.

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