The Spotlight: Eric Prydz

I thought that this would be a perfect time to do a feature on the legend that is Eric Prydz. Operating under the monikers Pryda and Cirez D and a former member of the Swedish House Mafia, Prydz is the only producer who has managed to keep his underground image and have an underground culture of supporters, yet still managing to be successful in the mainstream as well. Prydz is much more than 'Call On Me', which in my opinion doesn't showcase any of his talent whatsoever, as catchy as the song is, compared to his other productions it seems so bland. 

The thing that I like about Prydz is that he's unique. Nowadays especially in America, it's all about how hard hitting a track is, and people focus too much on the drops. Prydz uses subtleties and flow throughout a track to make it good, coupled with irresistible melodies, making him one of the geniuses of the industry. His new album Pryda came out yesterday and I highly recommend you get it, it's one of the best albums I have ever listened to by far, full of tracks Prydz has been making for over 6 years. 

I have included 6 of my favorite songs from the album as well as DL links, but please go buy the whole thing! Best bang for your buck... ever... so although i've included some songs, trust me when I say that almost each and every song (thats about 37 tracks) are incredible. Buy it! 

Shadows (Original Mix) 

This track is amazing, with the hypnotic yet simple vocals looping throughout the track, being perfectly complimented by the injection of high pitched synths throughout the song. If you don't like this song then there is something wrong with you. 

Allein (Original Mix) 

Based of a german hit by a band called 'Polkareis 18', Allein is possibly the best track on the album by far, the breakdown towards the end of the track is amazing and incorporates everything we come to expect from Prydz. 

Europa (Original Mix) 

This track shows Prydz diving into the darker side of things, with the notes going a bit lower and manages to get a dark undertone to surround the song. Still love it though, great track. 

Hardrock Lausanne (Original Mix)

One of the harder hitting tracks of the album, this was unreleased with no HQ rips anywhere to be found before the album came out so this is a great treat to those who have been waiting. 

Miami To Atlanta (Original Mix) 

Although this track is one of his older ones, its tracks like these that solidify my love for Prydz, the melodies he incorporates into this song are amazing and its one of those tracks where you need to listen to the full song and not skip anything to appreciate it. 

Viro (Original Mix) 

Another one of the darker tracks within the album and in my opinion the second best track besides Allein. It's the melodies again that get me on this one.