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Previously the frontman for L.A. post-hardcore outfit From First to Last, Sonny Moore continues to develop his unforeseen dubstep tendencies with the second EP under his Skrillex alias, Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites. This surprising electro reinvention still throws a few bones to his previous metalhead crowd, with the virtually demonic basslines of 'Scatta,' a blisteringly dirty 140-bpm anthem featuring the suitably breakneck-speed MC skills of U.K. grime collective Foreign Beggars, and the sinister lyrics of the Daft Punk-esque robotic rave of 'Kill EVERYBODY' ('I want to kill everybody in the world') just as unsettling as anything the two albums recorded with his former band had to offer. But perhaps inspired by the move to Deadmau5's Mau5trap label, its nine tracks present a more chilled-out, melodic, and even playful side to the eclectic producer. 'With You, Friends' (an ambient reworking of the closing track to his My Name Is Skrillex EP) is a slow-burning epic that displays his penchant for chopped-up vocal samples amidst some lilting piano chords, swirling proggy electro riffs, and hypnotic house beats; 'All I Ask of You' echoes the lush techno of his new boss, with its warm layered synths, ethereal vocals (courtesy of Penny), and Euro-trance hooks; while even the heavier moments are interspersed with lighter touches, such as the ingenious sample of YouTube sensation speedstackinggirl ('Yes! Oh My Gosh') on the towering beats and distorted bass of the title track and the Space Invaders-style bleeps, helium vocals, and stadium rock handclaps on the chaotic electro-clash of 'Rock n' Roll (Will Take You to the Mountain).' The three remixes from Noisia, Bare Noize, and Zedd are solid if unspectacular, with only the latter's chilled-out version of the title track providing anything wildly different from the originals. But the invention showcased on the first six bass-heavy anthems is more than enough to suggest that the U.S. has found someone who is capable of selling the dubstep sound back to its South London homeland.

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SampleTitle/ComposerPerformerTimeStream
1 4:46
2 4:05
3 4:59
4 5:42
5
Foreign Beggars / Daniel Brown / Bare Noize / Oliver Pile / Skrillex
 3:56
6 6:29
7 3:25
8 5:58
9 4:41
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Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites
EP by
ReleasedOctober 23, 2010
Recorded2010
Genre
  • Dubstep[1]
  • electro house[1]
Length44:02
Label
Producer
  • Bare Noize
Skrillex chronology
My Name Is Skrillex
(2010)		Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites
(2010)		More Monsters and Sprites
(2011)
Singles from Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites
  1. 'Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites'
    Released: October 22, 2010
  2. 'Rock n' Roll (Will Take You to the Mountain)'
    Released: June 20, 2011

Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites is the second extended play (EP) by American electronic music producer Skrillex. It was released exclusively through Beatport on October 22, 2010 through mau5trap and Big Beat Records, while being released on December 20 for digital download via other online retailers and on March 1, 2011 as a physical release. It was recorded in 2010 at Skrillex's apartment using a laptop.[2] The EP features guest contributions from Penny, Foreign Beggars and Bare Noize as well as remixes done by Noisia, Zedd and Bare Noize. It won two Grammys at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards: one for Best Dance Recording, and another for Best Dance/Electronica Album.

The EP received generally positive reviews from music critics and became a moderate commercial success, reaching number 49 on the Billboard200,[3] while also topping the BillboardHeatseekers Albums chart and reaching number 28 in Australia.[4] As of November 2011, the EP was certified Gold in Canada with sales exceeding 40,000 copies.[5] The EP's lead single, 'Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites', was a moderate commercial success internationally, peaking within the charts of the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada and Sweden.[6][7][8][9][10] It was later certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), with sales exceeding 500,000.[11] On November 30, 2011, it was announced that the EP was nominated at the 54th Grammy Awards for Best Dance/Electronica Album. On February 12, 2012, the album won the Grammy for that category. A follow-up EP, More Monsters and Sprites, contains several remixes of the title track done by Dirtyphonics, Phonat, The Juggernaut and Kaskade. It is named after David Bowie's 1980 album Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps).[12]

  • 1Reception
  • 4Charts and certifications
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Reception[edit]

Critical response[edit]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[13]
Alternative Press[14]
MSN Music (Expert Witness)B+[15]
Resident Advisor1.5/5[1]

Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites received generally positive reviews from music critics. Jon O'Brien from AllMusic gave the EP a positive review, saying, 'The three remixes from Noisia, Bare Noize, and Zedd are solid if unspectacular, with only the latter's chilled-out version of the title track providing anything wildly different from the originals. But the invention showcased on the first six bass-heavy anthems is more than enough to suggest that the U.S. has found someone who is capable of selling the dubstep sound back to its South London homeland'.[13]Alternative Press also gave a positive review, saying, 'On Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites, Moore has hit his mash-up groove, combining monster dance riffs with melodic ambience. The EP title is fitting, since these nine tracks (three of which are remixes) embody both sides of Moore; the rambunctious, punk-rock kid who screamed his head off in From First to Last (see the chaos of 'Kill EVERYBODY'), but also the melodic, pensive adult who can seamlessly collaborate with pop singers like Penny and producers and rappers like Bare Noize and Foreign Beggars'.[14]

As a mosquito repellent[edit]

A study found that 'females exposed to music ['Scary Monsters And Nice Sprites'] attacked hosts much later than their non-exposed peers.' [16] Although this observation at first glance is humorous, it indicates that repetitive tones (a signature of 'Scary Monsters And Nice Sprites') can serve as a more environmentally friendly means of pest control (versus pesticides).

Track listing[edit]

No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1.'Rock 'n' Roll (Will Take You to the Mountain)'Skrillex4:44
2.'Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites'Skrillex4:03
3.'Kill EVERYBODY'Skrillex4:58
4.'All I Ask of You' (feat. Penny)Skrillex5:40
5.'Scatta' (featuring Foreign Beggars and Bare Noize)Skrillex, Bare Noize, Foreign Beggars3:55
6.'With You, Friends (Long Drive)'Skrillex6:29
7.'Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites' (Noisia Remix)Skrillex, Noisia (add.)3:24
8.'Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites' (Zedd Remix)Skrillex, Zedd5:59
9.'Kill EVERYBODY' (Bare Noize Remix)Skrillex, Bare Noize4:41
Deluxe tour edition
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
10.'Weekends' (featuring Sirah)Skrillex4:45
11.'Weekends' (Zedd Remix)Skrillex, Zedd5:23

Charts and certifications[edit]

Skrillex

Commercial performance[edit]

The EP has since become a moderate commercial success. In the United States, it has reached a peak of number forty-nine on the Billboard200, and has spent more than thirty weeks within the chart.[17] It has also reached the summit of the BillboardHeatseekers Albums chart, as well as number three on the Dance/Electronic Albums.[18] It reached number twenty-eight on the ARIA Charts in Australia.[4]

As of October 3, 2013, the single 'Scary Monsters And Nice Sprites' has reached double platinum status, with sales of over 2,000,000 copies [19]

Weekly charts[edit]

Chart (2011–13)Peak
position
Australian Albums Chart[4]24
Australian Dance Albums Chart[20]5
Australian Hitseekers Albums Chart[21]1
Belgian Mid-Price Albums Chart (Flanders)[22]8
Canadian Albums Chart[23]24
Japanese Albums Chart[24]87
Korean International Albums Chart[25]88
New Zealand Albums Chart[26]15
Swedish Albums Chart[27]49
UK Albums Chart[28]156
UK Dance Albums Chart[29]11
US Billboard 200[3]49
US BillboardCatalog Albums[30]4
US BillboardDance/Electronic Albums[18]3
US BillboardHeatseekers Albums[31]1

Year-end[edit]

YearChartPeak
position
2011Australian Albums Chart[32]81
Australian Dance Albums Chart[33]9
US Billboard Dance/Electronic Albums[34]6
2012Australian Albums Chart[35]72
Australian Dance Albums Chart[36]6
New Zealand Albums Chart[37]48
US Billboard 200[38]87
US Billboard Catalog Albums[39]47
US Billboard Dance/Electronic Albums[40]7
2013Australian Dance Albums Chart[41]38
US Billboard Catalog Albums[42]46

Certifications[edit]

RegionCertificationCertified units/Sales
United States (RIAA)[43]Platinum1,000,000^

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone

Release history[edit]

RegionDateFormatLabelCatalogue
United StatesOctober 22, 2010[44]Digital downloadmau5trapMAU5CD004
United KingdomNovember 15, 2010[45]CDmau5trap, Big Beat, Prime Direct
AustraliaDecember 20, 2010[46][47][48][49]Digital downloadBig Beat, WEA-
Canada
United Kingdom
United States
AustraliaFebruary 11, 2011[50]mau5trap, Big Beat
United StatesMarch 1, 2011[51]CDBig Beat, Atlantic, WEA5269182
AustraliaApril 29, 2011[52][53]Digital downloadBig Beat, WEA
CDBig Beat, Atlantic, Neon, Warner, WEA7567882717

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