Album Review: Want Your Love by Scratch & Sniff – Drum ‘n’ Bass That’ll Make You Go “Huh, Cool”
Alright, so here’s the deal. If you’re into electronic music and haven’t stumbled across Want Your Love by Scratch & Sniff yet, you’re kinda missing out on something quirky but legit. Released in 2014 under Kode5 Recordings (props to the UK for keeping Drum ‘n’ Bass alive), this album is like that one friend who shows up uninvited to a party but ends up being the life of it.
Let’s talk tracks. The title track, “Want Your Love,” hits hard right off the bat. It’s got this pulsing beat that feels like your heart trying to escape your chest after three cups of coffee. There’s a certain rawness to it—like they didn’t overthink it too much, which honestly works wonders. You can tell these guys weren’t aiming for perfection; they were just having fun making noise that makes you move. And yeah, maybe the lyrics aren’t gonna win any poetry awards, but who cares when the drop slaps harder than your ex ever did?
Then there’s another banger—I won’t name it because I forgot its name—but trust me, it’s the one where the bassline sounds like an alien spaceship landing in your backyard. Like, imagine if Jeff Goldblum from Independence Day decided to DJ instead of saving humanity. That’s the vibe. It sticks with you not because it’s flawless, but because it’s weirdly addictive. You’ll find yourself humming it while stuck in traffic or pretending to listen during awkward Zoom calls.
What I love about this album is how unapologetically chaotic it feels. It doesn’t try to be all sleek and polished like some other Drum ‘n’ Bass records out there. Instead, it’s messy in the best way possible—like eating cereal straight from the box at 2 AM. Sure, it might not change your life, but it sure as heck will make your playlist more interesting.
So, would I recommend Want Your Love? Absolutely. But only if you’re cool with music that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Because let’s face it, we already have enough self-serious art in the world. Sometimes, you just need someone to hit play and say, “Here, dance to this.”
Oh, and random thought: If aliens ever invade Earth, I hope their soundtrack sounds exactly like this album. They’d probably spare us just out of respect for our taste in beats.
