Album Review: Mythozoology by H8Seed
Alright, let’s dive into Mythozoology, the 2012 Drum n Bass album by H8Seed. This one’s a wild ride through twisted beats and haunting vibes, released under the Not On Label banner in the US. It’s not your typical polished DnB record—more like a gritty, raw exploration of sound that sticks with you long after the last track fades out.
Now, this album has four tracks: Spiteful Sprites, Too Many Heads, Manticore, and Petrified. I’m gonna zoom in on two of them because they’re the ones that really got stuck in my head. First up is Spiteful Sprites. Man, this track hits hard right from the get-go. The bassline feels like it’s alive, wriggling around in your ears while sharp, jittery synths dance over the top. There’s something mischievous about it, like those “sprites” are messing with you but in the best way possible. It’s chaotic yet controlled, and honestly? It’s the kind of track that makes you wanna move, even if you’re just sitting at your desk pretending to work.
Then there’s Manticore. Oh boy, this one’s darker. If Spiteful Sprites is playful chaos, Manticore is straight-up brooding intensity. The beat builds slowly, almost teasing you before it drops into this massive wall of sound. You can practically picture some mythical beast prowling through the shadows as you listen. What gets me is how layered it feels—there’s always something new to catch your ear every time you spin it. Plus, the drop? Absolute fire. Like, I had to rewind it a few times just to fully absorb how gnarly it was.
The other tracks, Too Many Heads and Petrified, are solid too, don’t get me wrong. They’ve got their own flavors of weirdness and groove, but for me, Spiteful Sprites and Manticore stole the show.
What’s cool about Mythozoology is how unapologetically rough around the edges it feels. It doesn’t try to be perfect or glossy—it’s more like H8Seed said, “Here’s what I made, take it or leave it.” And honestly? That attitude works wonders here.
So yeah, this album might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but if you’re into Drum n Bass that bites back, give it a shot. Honestly, I think the whole thing would sound killer blasting out of an old car stereo late at night. Weird flex, but true.
Final thought: Listening to this album felt kinda like wandering through a dark forest where everything’s slightly off-kilter—but in the best way. Just don’t blame me if you start hearing things in the shadows afterward.
