Snails’ star-studded debut album ‘The Shell’ is a vestige of filth and grime

If there’s one thing Montreal-based producer Snails has become synonymous with, its his slime-coated, grime-ridden brand of “Vomitstep” bass. When the up-and-comer released “Slugz” back in 2014, the menacing trap production would then incite the young producer’s ascension into dubstep notoriety. Hard to believe that nearly three years would pass before Snails would take the next step in his career with the release of his debut album.

Finally, Snails has released his long-awaited 12-track LP, The Shell, featuring support from a few industry heavy-hitters like Dion Timmer, Waka Flaka, Big Gigantic, Sullivan King, and Sarah Hudson.

The Shell is a well-conceived, expertly-executed project that spans the history of dubstep from its earliest days to its most cutting edge future. Look no further than “The King Is Back” or “The Anthem,” featuring Liam Cormier and Travis Ritcher, to be catapulted back into dubstep’s emergence from hard rock/metal-core. Listeners are also given a look into dubstep’s current iteration on the LP’s more forward-thinking tracks — from the album’s  Waka Flaka and NGHTMRE collaborations to the melodic leaning single, “To The Grave,” featuring HYTYD & MAX.

Stream Snail’s debut studio album The Shell below.