Notaker - Shimmer
90

One of Notaker's best songs, if not the best, Shimmer manages to do it all: have an emotional melody, hit hard, have a beautiful progression, and best of all, it cements Notaker's status as one of the best artists on the Monstercat roster.

Notaker - Erebus I
65

This EP is very intricately produced, but it's just missing that extra factor that would really kick it to next notch. Most of the songs here just lack energy, although they certainly don't lack progression, and my favorite was actually Believe, despite the fact that it's the outro, mainly because I love the epic, cinematic feel of it.

Savoy - 1000 Years
80

Pretty good EP from Savoy. I think the way Savoy combine elements that shouldn't work together in a way that makes them work together beautifully is very impressive, and deserves wider recognition.

KUURO - Bad Habits
60

This EP feels like it was cobbled together quickly just for the sake of being an EP, since each song doesn't really fit together with any other ones. The title track is the best one here, mainly because of some good, if generic, rap from Tylor Maurer.

Glacier - Temple Inward
80

While I think Ubi may be overrated, I can't say that about this EP. I think one of Glacier's biggest strengths has always been creating a killer atmosphere and then following it up with an emotional drop, and he follows that formula to a T here, with great results.

Mazare - Paracosm
70

A neat little project from Mazare full of mid-tier tracks from him, the only one I can say really sticks with me is Wake Up featuring Bloodhounds, and the only one I really don't enjoy is Open Heart, since the poppy direction sounds really forced.

Pegboard Nerds - Nerds By Nature
60

A bit disappointing from the Nerds. It just feels like they've made songs in all the styles shown in this EP, but better, and it seems a bit disorganized as a whole EP.

Best: Go Berzerk w/ Quiet Disorder
Worst: BAMF

Glaue - The Way We Do
80

From the catchy vocal chops to the serene atmosphere, all the way to the final climactic drop, "The Way We Do" is a song that may be a bit streamlined, but it knows exactly what it's doing and does it very well.

Notaker - Path.Finder
75

Part of a return to form for Notaker after a mediocre 2018, Notaker's improved quality here is most evident on tracks like the heavy hitting and energetic "Into the Light" and the entrancing and energetic "Melophonic."

Notaker - Genesis
80

Notaker's excellent synthwork really shines in this EP, as he's able to create captivating melodies and atmospheres as well as entrancing progressions from seemingly nothing.

Bad Computer - Riddle
80

Bad Computer proved his inventiveness here by meshing together his classic bassy style with some more funky elements.

Bad Computer - Chasing Clouds
60

Out of all of Bad Computer's songs, this one of them I guess. It's not horrible, but this song just falls flat and isn't memorable compared to some of both these artist's other songs.

Bad Computer - 2U
90

Masterfully crafted, 2U may have the shortest title in Bad Computer's discography, but it's the one that has stayed with me the longest.

Bad Computer - Destroy Me
50

I'm normally a fan of Bad Computer, but it kind of sounds like he ran out of ideas in this one.

Bad Computer - Somewhere New
75

Bad Computer made a good EP in a style we're all too familiar with, and man am I for it. Paradise and Your Spell are great, while Somewhere New is ok and I thought Destroy Me was the only weak one here, since it sounded like he just ran out of ideas in that song.

Slippy - Fatal
65

This sounds pretty restrained from Slippy, and he can definitely do much better in this style. Micah Martin's singing carries this one big-time though.

Slippy - Everything & Nothing At All
70

Slippy did well to keep things original in his trap and hardwave style.

Enviado Vida - Between Chapters
85

From the emotional and melancholy melodies found in the title track, to the haunting sense of anticipation built up throughout La Vida, this EP was definitely something special and unique in the progressive house scene.

Nigel Good - Space Cadet
90

A breathtaking journey all throughout, this very well may be one of the greatest House albums I've ever heard, and it's definitely one of the best on Monstercat. It may not be a concept album but it sure takes you on a wild ride like a real one would.

Kage - The Grave
80

A very interesting EP from Kage which showcases his niche yet semi-adaptable style.

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